Dolores A. Bernhard Karp

Dolores A. Bernhard Karp, 81, of Aurora passed away on March 22, 2016 surrounded by her family.
Dolores was born on March 1, 1935 on a farm near Batesville, Indiana to Bernice and Walter Bernhard. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert S. Karp of Aurora, Indiana. Also surviving her are her children Debbie Bauer Acasio (Lani) of Aurora, David Bauer of Diamond Bar, CA, Mike Karp of Patriot, Doug Karp of Lawrenceburg, Rob Karp of Aurora and Julie Pardo (Michael) of Fawn Hill, Canada. Her son Daryl Bauer preceded her in death. She is survived also by grandchildren Nani Schwier, Rachel Acasio, Jana Karp , Alisha Merkel, Victor Karp, Eric Karp, and Tristan Pardo. Great grandchildren are Zane, Jack and Owen Schwier, Elise Bostick, Caleb Redick, and Haddie and Stella Merkel.
When Dolores’ mother died at an early age, she helped raise her siblings. They are Bob Bernhard (Becky), Norman Bernhard (Mary Lou), Ruth Bernhard, Linda Taylor (Don), Barb Ertel (Roger), Steve Bernhard, Jen Awad (Joe) and Doug Bernhard. Norman preceded her in death and her sister Linda passed away just hours after Dolores. Also surviving is a dear friend of over 45 years, Juanita Carrera of Santa Ana, California.
Dolores will be remembered for being a wonderful cook with a keen sense of humor. She had a community based catering business that included catered meals for the Lawrenceburg Kiwanis, Lions Club, Hillforest and many, many others. She was also a caretaker and cook at historical Verestau, Aurora, Indiana for many years.
Friends and family will be received at Rullman-Hunger Funeral home, Aurora, Indiana on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Visitation will be from 10 am-12pm with a service immediately following. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Hillforest Foundation or Aurora Life Squad.
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