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Karen Weatherhead Obituary

VENICE, FL - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Nardine (Binkley) Weatherhead, who departed this life on July 27, 2025, in Venice, Florida. Born on September 23, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, Karen was a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Karen was the loving wife of Bruce Weatherhead and is survived by her two adoring children, Eric and Mikala, as well as her stepchildren Craig and Lyndell. She was the sister of Gary and Wayne Binkley, sister-in-law to Darlene and Patricia, and the daughter of Donald and Ruby Binkley.

On Saturday, August 16th at 2:00pm her family will hold a memorial in her honor at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta, OH, where friends and loved, ones are invited to celebrate her life and the indelible mark, she left on each of their hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a charity of your choice, honoring the generous spirit that Karen embodied throughout her life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Miami Valley Today from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2025.

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