It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Gutner (nee Katz). She loved life and cookies, and she loved her big circle of family and friends, starting with the Groveland girls and continuing with the ones she kept making throughout her life. Her greatest pride was being called Nana K. She was a devoted sister, friend, mother, aunt, mother-in-law and grandmother. She fought through many tough times, but she did so with humor, and she often said, “I can handle anything.” Her life came to an end on Sept. 14, 2025, but she will live on in the memories of all who knew her. She passed away at the age of 83. Karen was born on May 14, 1942, to Samuel and Florence Katz in University Heights, Ohio. After graduating from Cleveland Heights High School, she went on to major in

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