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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Karen Lea Russell LaBarca

Karen Lea Russell LaBarca was born on Oct. 16, 1965, to Carolyn Russell and Lester (Les) Russell in Harper.

She graduated from Chanute High School in 1984 and later moved to the Kansas City area, where she married and had two daughters. She dedicated much of her life to being a mother, a sister and a daughter before anything else. She loved to do just about anything that involved spending time with friends and family. She was an aspiring artist, model and entrepreneur. She will be remembered by many as a joyous individual who lit up every room she walked into. Karen was with loved ones when she passed away at the hospital on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Russell, and stepfather, Tom Tiegreen; a sister, Kimberly Dewberry (Troy); a brother, Kevon Russell (Camie); two daughters, Annemarie LaBarca and Sophia LaBarca; a stepbrother, Chip Tiegreen (Tiffany); stepsisters, Lori Clements (Craig) and Melissa Delich (Kenny); and many cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Les Russell. A private service will be held under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home.


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