Karen Ruth Wilderman

Karen Ruth Wilderman, age 72, of Marion, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Livingston County Hospital.

Karen was born on September 15, 1953, in Evansville, IN, to the late Kenneth and Clemmie Sue Mayhugh Jackson. Karen was a caretaker for many years and along with her husband, Jerry, they proudly owned Heritage Homestyle Bakery. She was of the Christian Faith.

Survivors include her two sons, David (Amanda) Ford and Glenn Ford, two daughters, Stacy (David) Rickard and Karen Ford; twelve grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Rhonda (Randy) King; brothers, Michael Jackson, Robert (Peggy) Jackson, Tony (Debbie) Jackson, Keith (Martha) Jackson; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wilderman; brother, Kenneth Jackson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Graveside services will follow on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Princeton, IN.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.