Karen Marie Bolger, 57 of Carmel, IN, passed away September 2, 2012. She was born on July 18, 1955 in Chicago to Joe and Margaret "Peg" (née Woolley) Bolger, who survive. Karen received her education at Holy Angels Academy in Richfield, MN and St. Joseph School of Nursing in Fort Wayne, IN. As a nurse working at Berkshire of Castleton, the residents loved her dearly. Karen was a member of the American Nursing Association, Boys Town and the Hamilton County Humane Society. Karen was a wonderful nurse and as a result was honored by receiving numerous awards. She was licensed in and taught Esoterics. The greatest achievement for Karen was the privilege of being caregiver to her brother, Buddy, at the time of his death. She also was able to care for her beloved grandmother during the last few years of her life. Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Joe "Buddy" Bolger; grandparents, Kathleen Reaney Woolley Albert and Patrick J. Woolley and step-grandfather, Bill Albert, Joseph Bolger, Sr. and Marie Coffey Bolger and Alice LaFleur Bolger; Uncle Barney and Joanie Bolger, Aunt Patsy and Uncle Jim Sramek, and Aunt Mary Kay Cullerton; cousins, Timmy Bolger, Denny Sramek and P.J. Bolger. In addition to her parents, survivors include brothers, Stephen Bolger, Keith (Shirley) Bolger; sisters, Coleen Zinn (David) Shakelford and Kathleen "Kitty" (Guy) Markusfeld and canine sister, Reba; nieces, Kelly Zinn, (finance, Michael Broshears), Sheila Zinn (Shane) Landrum , Allison Bolger, Meghan Markusfeld (Sean)Cody, Kelsey Bolger and Kaitlin Bolger; nephews, Scott (Kat) Zinn, Riley Markusfeld and Joseph Bolger IV; great-nieces and great-nephews, Maura, Anna, Kelton, Kade, Christian and Kerry; Uncle Jack and Nancy Woolley, Uncle Tommy Bolger and Uncle Donny Cullerton. Other survivors include the Woolley, Bolger, Sramek and Cullerton cousins; also cousins from Ireland and special Chicago area family. Karen loved her time living in California and Hawaii with special family and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 3:33pm in Central Christian Church, 1242 W. 136th Street, Carmel, IN. The family request in lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Hamilton County Humane Society, 1721 Pleasant Street, Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060-3621. Gone in body, but not in spirit. When you think of Karen, remember to smile, laugh and enjoy life. That is what she wanted for every soul she knew. Remember the difference she made in your life and those around her. She is still with you so talk with her, laugh with her and, from time to time, cry with her. She was special in many ways but to those who knew her she was simply-Karen. Loving words written by Karen's brother, Stephen. Kitty requests in honor and loving memory of Karen, please wear something purple as that was her favorite color.