Birth date: Sep 21, 1960 Death date: Aug 11, 2024
Karen Ann Eck, 63, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2024. Born on September 21, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Thomas Urban and Dorothy Urban. Karen is survived by her siblings: Thomas Urban Read Obituary
I’m going to miss her spunky personality and funny talk! I’ll never forget our short friendship and only wish I got close to her sooner! I hope she’s up there with her mom and living with all the cats she can handle! Rest in peace my friend!❤️
Aunt Karen! Thank you for always checking in on us and sharing your love. You had a big heart and truly loved your family. You will be missed.
It’s hard to find the words to express how devastated our family is losing our beloved aunt Karen. She was definitely the heart of the family and endured many tragedies, which gave her thick skin but she never held back her tears from her family. I could talk to her about anything and not be afraid of being judged or criticized because she was always loving, caring, and understanding. I have a huge love for animals that’s attributed to my aunt Karen and my aunt Kathy who have both rescued and taken great care of many pets that everyone else had given up on. My aunt Karen may have been loving but she could also tell you like it is or if she felt that you were being unfair to her but she never stayed mad for long, she just couldn’t because she loved us too much. She couldn’t stand when she thought one of us was mad at her, and it was very genuine hurt and concern. I know she’s in a better place now and she’s feeling no pain or any kind of discomfort. I know she’s with my grandma because she was always by her side, and I know she’s making my aunt Pat and grandma laugh hysterically. I know she’s getting the time she never got with her husband- my uncle Dan, and I know she has her beautiful smile back that would light up even the darkest room and warm the coldest heart. I’m really going to miss you aunt Karen, and your I’ll always feel blessed for the precious memories I will always have of you. I’ll keep track of the Indians and Browns and tell you the scores in my prayers. I love you aunt Karen.
Oh Aunt Karen, where to begin? You certainly were one of the most unique personalities I’ve ever met. Not only did your sense of humor always make me laugh but your ability to always march to the tune of your own drum was always a bit inspiring. You didn’t care what others thought of you but at the same time gave the shirt off your back to anyone who needed it. It’s hard to imagine that you’re gone now but you will certainly be remembered for many things- among them being your love for your cats, the Indians, and your family. Miss you and your quirky personality- may you finally rest in peace and find happiness in the beyond. ❤️
Oh Aunt Karen, where does one begin? You had the craziest personality. Although you didn’t suffer from insanity, you enjoyed every minute of it. You were absolutely hilarious and loved to laugh. Your sense of humor was inappropriate to say the least but you were always spot on. I’ll never forget the way you used to smack me and point something out that nobody else noticed and without saying a word we would both crack up laughing.
You had a lot of apartments and phone numbers and cats. You sure loved your cats. I remember when I first moved to Ohio one of your cats died and I had to take you to the vet to have her put down. You were an emotional mess. You loved those cats so much, but it didn’t even compare to the love you had for your family. The way you loved your nieces and nephews, your siblings, your husband and of course your beautiful mother is incomparable. You showed agape love, a love that is selfless and unconditional. I learned so much from you but the things that stand out the most are not to give a damn about what anyone thinks and to love unconditionally. It seems like just yesterday you were at our house in California. You ordered us pizza everyday after school, you took us on shopping sprees and absolutely refused to take a dime from us. You wouldn’t take no for an answer, like the time you ripped my dad’s check up in front of the cashier at the grocery store because you refuse to let my dad pay. Or when you cancelled my dad’s flight back to California because you didn’t want him to leave. When I first moved out to Ohio you not only bought Rick and I AC units for our new house, you also bought one for our roommate and my best friend Adam. You used to go with me to Famous Dave’s so I could see my future wife. I’ll never forget you telling me “She likes you, I can tell.” Six months after we started dating you looked me dead in the eyes and said “your gonna marry her aren’t you?” We have been married ten years in October and have been together for 19 years in March. You were such an awesome human being and I can’t believe I never get to embrace you and hold on tight and tell you how much I love you again. I took you for granted, I think everyone did…well almost everyone. You were one of a kind. You will live on in our hearts, act as a daily inspiration to live life not giving a damn what anybody thinks and I’ll strive everyday to show the love and loyalty that you showed your entire life. I love you Aunt Karen, I miss you so much already but I know you’re in a better place now. Please give Grandma, Aunt Pat and Uncle John a big hug for me and tell Dan hello as well.
Karen was married to my brother Dan for a few short months she became troubled after he passed away it was very sad but she tried to carry on without him as we all did may she find her peace in heaven
Ain’t Karen was always there for us as kids growing up when my mom couldn’t, I will always remember our last day of school in berea her showing up on a limo and taking me Ryan’s and a bunch of our friends to Pizza Hut and swings n things she was an amazing woman with a one of a kind personality. She will be dearly missed
There are so many great memories I cannot even begin to tell. We shared a lot of time together and Karen will live on on our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this most difficult time.
