Karen S. Eybel's Obituary
Karen S. Eybel, 71, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 04, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Karen was born December 23, 1941 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John and Goldie (Merriman) Bandy. She shared a beautician shop with her sister, and she enjoyed gardening flowers and loved her pet animals. She married Caryl Eybel on January 7, 2006 in Decatur, IL.
Karen leaves behind her husband, Caryl; mother, Goldie Sullivan of Decatur; daughters, Teresa El Gerbi of West Covina, CA; Patricia Alvarado of Fresno, CA; stepdaughter, Cindy (Brad) Mares of Fishers, IN; stepson, Brian (Andrea) Eybel of Fishers, IN; sisters, Joyce (Charlie) Woods of Decatur; Sandra (Joe) Jordan of Decatur; Deborah (Jerry) Riddle of Decatur; grandchildren, Adam, Amy, Jenifer; five step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 2 step great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her father, an infant daughter, and a stepson.
A private family service will be held at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
The family of Karen S. Eybel is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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