Cubitt (Rakich), Karen A. Born 3/16/47. Â Died 9/26/15. Â Karen, 68, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Â She was born in Minneapolis, MN Â to Parris and Jeanne (Hanstrom) Cubitt. On May 29, 1979 she married George Rakich in Merrillville, IN. Karen was proud to serve as a probation officer in Gary, IN for many years. Karen enjoyed history and loved animals. She will be remembered for always looking her best and for being a sweet, caring person who made people feel very loved. Her big heart and smile will never be forgotten.
Karen is survived by her children: Steve (Kay) Budick of Orland Park, IL and Nicole (Blake) Rohrabaugh of Northbrook, IL; grandchildren: Danielle, Nicholas and Joshua Budick, and Maxwell Rohrabaugh; sisters: Kathy Word and Mary (Leo) Naidl; brother, Jim (Kim) Cubitt; sister-in-law, Sally Cubitt; and friend, Chris Ambrose. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; father, Parris 'Buck;' and brother, Thomas Cubitt.