Karen Sue Meyers

Karen Sue Meyers, age 74, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN.

Karen was born on September 5, 1951, in Flora, IL to the late Robert Edwin and Hazel Natalie (Onstott) Soderquist. She graduated in 1970 from New Haven High School in New Haven, IN and continued her education in Naturopathic Medicine, earning her associate’s degree.

Karen married the love of her life, Dean Louis Meyers, at Waynedale Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Together they shared nearly 49 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, devotion, and cherished memories.

Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker who had a profound passion for helping others. Her artistic talents shone through her intricate diamond artwork, and she found great joy in creating beautiful pieces. She treasured spending her winter months with Dean in Tucson, AZ. Karen also enjoyed camping, traveling in their RV, exploring ethnic restaurants, and sharing meals and laughter with family and loved ones.

Above all, Karen loved her family deeply and will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Dean Meyers of Fort Wayne; her daughter, Christina (Eric) Meyers-Phovemire of Fort Wayne; her grandson, Cayden Phovemire of Fort Wayne; her step-grandson, Tyler Phovemire of Fort Wayne; her sister, Marsha Soderquist-Broyles of Columbia City; and her niece, Sonya Bunderanko of Fort Wayne.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents.

A private family viewing will be held, and cremation will follow in accordance with Karen’s wishes.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, Indiana.