Karyn Adler Fasel

May 3rd, 1961 - January 11th, 2024

Karyn 's Memory Wall

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Karyn, you will be deeply missed. I am so happy to have first met you at MSU’s Hubbard Hall in 1979. We enjoyed many of the same criminal justice classes together. Some of the classes, sociology of law were too boring to sit through we’d skip class and go to Potter Park Zoo instead. She was always a great friend sharing in my life’s challenges and successes. When my daughter was born prematurely and my wife and daughter were in intensive care, Karyn told me she was available to talk anytime day or night. Just call if I need to talk. That’s the way she was caring deeply for her friends. Karyn introduce a new criminal justice graduate to a co-worker who was the president of the Capital Area Humane Society. With that introduction, a good reference and help with a resume I have been involved with humane societies for 40 years. That first year at the humane society I met my future wife of 38 years. It comforting to know the chain reaction to meeting Karyn so many years ago caused so my wonderful thing in my life. You are loved and will be missed until we all meet again.

Aaron "Burl" Winters

January 16th, 2024 at 10:24am

I met you, your mom and dad when you first came to SH and opened the clothing store next to the License Bureau....long time ago..60's. Loved you all and miss your mom and dad and now you. You were such a cute little kid !! Truly sorry for your family's loss. God bless you and them. Brenda Balfour

Brenda Balfour

January 15th, 2024 at 12:19pm

Despite being raised an only child, Karyn was a devoted sister to numerous women and men who were lucky enough to become part of her chosen family. She loved unconditionally, with sincerity and warmth. She was a good listener and offered support without judgement. Cousins by marriage, Karyn embraced and adopted me as one of her own. She was very good to me. Karyn will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathies to Zane and Jim. I love you both.

Liz Woods

January 14th, 2024 at 12:11pm

I’m never going to get over this. I can’t believe I will never get to laugh with you hysterically. again . I loved and adored you since we were kids and I always thought you would be there. forever. Our moms weren’t supposed to go yet and neither are we. I kept asking is it South Haven time yet? Covid interfered so darn long. I was so excited for you to move back here. Well one day I’ll be with you my love in South Heaven and we’ll sit on rockers , sip wine and laugh our butts off as usual then do a late night ice cream run . I can’t torture you to stay awake and put puzzles together .til 3am ,because there was just never enough time with you. You will never know how much I am going to miss you forever my love. When this world became too much for me there you were with your sarcasm and wisdom to make me laugh and repel others crap rather than wear it . You were always looking out for me. You were the best and the world will never be the same. You truly enriched everyone‘s lives. Feeling lost without you now.

Lynn Kovel

January 13th, 2024 at 3:45am

Jim, Zane, and Percy Love and grief go hand-in-hand. While right now your life is probably in turmoil and complete disarray, know that there is a community that will stand up with you and help you through this tremendous loss. Karyn, was known throughout the world. She can never be replaced because people like her are seldomly found. I hope that you can make peace with her passing. I know these last couple of months her health hasn’t been the greatest. Even though I join you in the devastation and sadness, I am happy that she is no longer suffering or struggling. Although she fought hard, her life ended differently than anyone would have guessed. The community has stories that I am sure they will share with you.

Mark Bitman

January 12th, 2024 at 9:23pm

My family my heart and prayers are with you. Please Zane my mom is with your mom as they were very close and now very close again.