of Allegan, died Friday, November 7, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. Karen was born March 22, 1943, in Fremont, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lois (Dinger) Fisher. In her early years, Karen was an active member at the Merson Church, helping her church family in many ways. Merson Church was always her home. Surviving are her husband: Dennis; 4 children: Dean and Deb Ax, Jeff and Mary Ax, Steven and Shanna Ax, Michele and Chad TerAvest; 8 grandchildren: David and Renae; Sarah, Rachel, Tyler, Timothy, Sy, Matt, Zach; 2 brothers: Garry and Brenda Fisher, and Mike Fisher; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Mallory Cemetery, Trowbridge Twp., on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 4pm. Memorials may be made to the Merson Church. Arrangements by the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.