Karen Jane (nee Ross) Noble

Karen Jane Noble, (nee Ross) of Hobart, Indiana, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024. She was 75 years old. Karen was born on February 7, 1949, in East Chicago, Indiana to Glen and Juanita (Brown) Ross. She was the youngest of nine children. She was preceded in death by husband, David, her parents, brothers; Glenn & Bruce, sisters; Martina, Barbara, & Patricia. Surviving siblings; Bettie Sue, Gail, & Eddie. Karen graduated from Lake Central High School in 1967. She went into the workforce right out of high school. In 1968, she met the love of her life, David Noble, on a blind date. On April 19, 1969, David and Karen were married and took up residence in Hobart. They welcomed three children; John (Charlotte nee Rodriquez) Noble of Azle, Texas, Kerri (Andrew) Bennett, of Valparaiso, Indiana, and David (Angela Keithley) Noble, of Hobart, Indiana. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; Caryn Noble (longtime partner Ryan Hodge), Drew, Sarah, and Alexander Bennett, Nick Allen, Leatha and Tanya Noble, two great-grandchildren; Holden and Hadley. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. David and Karen loved traveling, they spent a month in Scotland, the country of David’s father’s birth. And in Japan, for nearly the same amount of time, visiting John, Charlotte and Caryn. After David retired, they would travel to many Scottish festivals listening to Celtic rock. Karen was known for her crafting ability. From making full size animals for us kids to lay on while watching t.v., to crocheting afghans for everyone. Once, Karen had made over 200 hats for kids that needed them. She truly enjoyed being the craft lady at Vacation Bible School or anywhere else she could volunteer. Karen, along with David, were long time supporters of the Hobart Football Booster Club where they continued to volunteer and go to football games for many years after their three children graduated. She volunteered at her grandchildren’s school making copies and anything that she could assist with to help the teachers and staff. Karen was a member of the Deep River Church of Christ, where she helped with the young group. She enjoyed going on many mission trips with the church throughout Indiana and other states. She was involved with the Indiana Great Banquet, usually behind the scenes with helping organize, plan, set up and agape, as well as KONI. In 2020, Karen suffered a stroke and was no longer able to travel. Karen moved to Miller’s Merry Manor for the past four years, where the staff was very loving with her. Since David’s sudden passing in May she longed daily to be with him. Karen was strong willed and stubborn at times, but she also had an enormous heart. She was generous with her time, loving, and giving. She will be missed dearly. A Memorial Visitation will be at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart, Indiana 46342 on Saturday, December 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. Burns Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with arrangements. www.BurnsFuneral.com In lieu of flowers, please make donations to VNA Hospice NWI and The Great Banquet.

Karen Jane (nee Ross) Noble

February 7, 1949 - December 5, 2024