Karlene A. Colclasure

Karlene A. Colclasure, 63, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, at her residence following a battle with cancer.

She was born on May 12, 1956 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Marvel L. Johnson and late Doris M. (Miller) Adler Johnson. She was united in marriage to Brad Colclasure on July 27, 1996 in Decatur, Indiana.

Karlene loved and enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren.

She loved decorating, doing crafts, and enjoyed flowers. She was an avid bowler alongside with her mother.

Karlene is survived by her husband, Brad Colclasure of Decatur; daughter, Jamie Bodle of Decatur; Daughter, Tonna (Chris) Slusher of Decatur; son, Josh (Sasha) Werst of Decatur; step-son, Aaron Colclasure; step-daughter, Amanda (Troy) Colclasure of Decatur; sister, Brenda (Loren) Heckman of Decatur; brother, Dennis R. (Denise) Johnson of Decatur; brother, Joseph K. Johnson of Decatur; sister, Sara B. (Sonny) Carper of Decatur; 24 grandchildren, Cody, Cory, Korbin, Cierra, Cerenity, Carisma, Anthony, Skyla, Hailey, Grant, Emilee, Nicole, Payton, Holden, Cayden, Xavier, Ian, Dehvyn, Gavin, Moon, Xzander, Raiden, Shaelyn, and Hayden; and ten great-grandchildren, Laney, Braiden, Jaxton, Neveah, Astris, Isaiah, Miloh, Luke, Remington, and Ian Jr.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas A. Johnson; and son-in-law, Phil Bodle

In keeping with Karlene’s wishes cremation was chosen. There will be a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Preferred memorials can be made to Hakuna-ma TaTas Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team. (Checks payable Tonna Slusher)

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes – Decatur.