Karen Declue

          Karen Denise DeClue, age 51, of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital with her husband and son by her side.  She was born on February 10, 1969, to the late Ned and Betty Swanguarim. She was employed by Handi-Craft with 32 years of dedicated service.  Karen loved spending time at the lake and riding side by sides with her family and friends.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Swanguarim.

          Karen is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Tommy; beloved children, Austin Michael and Elliot Santigo DeClue; siblings, Garry Swanguarim, Larry (Cheryl) Swanguarim, Linda Vance and Dave Swanguarim; mother-in-law, Trish (Dave) Shaw; father-in-law, Tom DeClue along with several nieces and nephews.

          Pending graveside inurnment at Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Farmington will be announced at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge.