Karen Lee Kuhn

Karen Lee (McMahon) Kuhn, 80, of Camby, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold and Ida McMahon (née Colton). In a public profession of her faith, she was baptized July 21, 1963, at Fell Lake Park, Northfield, Ohio. On July 30, 1966, she married the love of her life, Rod Kuhn, and they were blessed with 60 years of marriage. Across 19 moves covering many states, one move to Europe, and spanning many decades. Karen served as a teacher and worship leader alongside her husband, Rod. Their shared ministry was woven through every part of their life together. She taught Sunday School, led Women’s Bible Study, played piano for mid-week services and to accompany her family or friends. Karen was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of the Nazarene from her baptism forward. Her most recent home being at Southport Church of the Nazarene for the past three years. Karen will be remembered as a wonderful Bible teacher and scholar, not only to those in her local church, but through nearly 20 years of teaching Biblical distance-learning courses to students around the world. She is survived by her husband, Rod of Camby; her daughters, Jennifer Kuhn of Camby, and Christy Marsh (James) of Indianapolis; her siblings, Patti Avram of Alger, Michigan, Dennis McMahon (Karen) of Streetsboro, Ohio, and Diana Varnes of Macedonia, Ohio. In addition to her daughters, Karen's family circle was wide and full. Christy and James opened their home and hearts to numerous foster children through the years, each one part of the family's story. She was preceded in death by her infant sister, Marsha Elizabeth; her parents, Harold McMahon and Ida Varnes; her stepmother, Martha McMahon; her stepfather, Bill Varnes; seven babies she carried and named — Joel, Pamela, Deborah, Patricia, Karen, Barbara, and Judith; and her beloved granddog, Oreo. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2026, at Southport Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Tim Lanigan officiating. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, and one hour prior to the funeral, all at Southport Church of the Nazarene. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southport Church of the Nazarene by Clicking Here or to The Joshua Fund by Clicking Here Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Karen Lee Kuhn.

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Karen Lee Kuhn

June 28, 1946 - August 16, 2026