at 11:00 a.m. at Avow Hospice, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Fularczyk was born Karen Marie Valenti in Detroit, Michigan in 1959 to Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Barbara Valenti.
Karen was raised in Detroit and spent her summers in Northern Michigan where she was an avid sailor. She received her undergraduate and masters degrees from Michigan State University and was a leader in the field of vocational rehabilitation. Karen worked tirelessly as a volunteer assisting the underprivileged and children through the Think Twice Foundation, which she co-founded, and other charities.
Karen is survived by her husband Kevin and her son Kristoffer.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held on September 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, Naples with a gathering of friends and family starting at 12:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made In lieu of flowers to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples Florida 34105.