Obituary of Mary Frances Karn

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On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, our Angel on Earth, Mary Frances (Kuntz) Karn was called home to Jesus in her 99th year.

She will be missed by her daughters, Joanne (Jim) Charette, Kelly (Don) Holme, Carolyn (Joe) Burjoski and her 9 grandchildren, Stephanie, Marc, Michele, Jennifer, Melissa, Peter, Jenna, Katie, Sarah, and 14 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Sandra (Jim) Beingessner. Predeceased by her dear husband Jack. Mary was a talented artist having attended the Cleveland School of Art. Along with painting for her own pleasure, she taught art to adults and youth, and worked as a free lance artist.  She also participated in art exhibitions with local artists.

Mary was a bright light spiritually, and an inspirational prayer partner. She chronicled her spiritual journey in her book The Deepest Longing: A Roadmap to Hope. Mary will be remembered for her open arms, huge welcoming smile and her unwavering faith in God. She was never afraid of death and looked forward to spending eternity with Jesus. 

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” John 11:25.

Visitation will take place at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Funeral service to follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Fireside Reception Room. Interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and may be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or at www.erbgood.com.