INFORMATION FROM ANGELCREST, INC. WEBSITE:
Karen Lynn Sefton, 72 of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born July 3, 1951, to the late Carl and Betty (Bray) Summerhill. Karen graduated from Hobart High School. In her youth, Karen enjoyed skiing and had worked as a ski instructor at the Pines in Valparaiso. She later worked as a Secretary at Bethlehem Steel, where she met her future husband and love of her life. While raising her daughter, Karen also worked as a Church Secretary, Avon Sales Representative, and substitute taught at Wanatah School. She was a dedicated member of Valparaiso Baptist Church, where she had served as Secretary for many years, Church Pianist, and AWANA Teacher. When she wasn’t at church, Karen loved spending time with her beloved family, especially the grandchildren she so eagerly awaited. She also loved animals of all kinds, but her dogs were her favorite. Church and family made Karen’s life complete. She cared for and loved people deeply, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Karen will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, who will be dearly missed.
On November 28, 1985, Karen married George Sefton, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by their daughter, Rachel (John) Brubaker of Valparaiso; grandchildren: Raelynn Marie Brubaker and George David Brubaker; and brother, David (Kay) Summerhill of Hobart. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ron Summerhill.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Valparaiso Baptist Church, 612 Emmettsburg St., Valparaiso, with a funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Valparaiso Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.
This information and the picture below were obtained from: https://angelcrestinc.com/obituaries/karen-lynn-sefton/. The picture above was obtained from the 1969 HHS Memories yearbook, made available by the Lake County Public Library, at: https://archive.org/details/HOHS1969Images/.
