Obituary of Karen Lucinda Marks

Karen Lucinda Marks, a resident of Melbourne, Florida passed away on February 17, 2021 at the age of 71.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Shaye Benfield and her husband Steve,  grandchildren Lorelai & Cody Benfield, son Ty Tabata and his wife Samara Tabata, granddaughter Taylor Bristol. brother, Skip Kaastad and his wife Kirsten, brother Wayne Kaastad and his wife Connye, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Karen is predeceased by her father and mother Oscar and Beatrice Kaastad, brother Alan Kaastad and her favorite furry son Mogsley.

Karen was a devoted mother. She enjoyed spending time with family, spending time and playing cards/bunko games with friends, and was an avid sewer.

A Celebration of life is scheduled for April 25, 2021 at P.O.W / M.I.A Park 5995 N US Hwy 1, Melbourne, FL 32940 at 12:00pm. In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to Scleroderma Foundation 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923 or Scleroderma.org