Time For Memory

Megan Renee Karus

1985 - 2005

Megan Renee Karus, 19, of DeGraff, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2005, in a home along west State Route 47, Bellefontaine.

She was born Nov. 25, 1985, in Bellefontaine, a daughter of the late Michael Alan Karus and of Cheryl Dammeyer who survives in Quincy.

A member of the Class of 2005 at Riverside High School, where she played softball and basketball, was in the choir and was an honor student, she was a Michigan fan, attended Calvary Baptist Church and planned to study social work at Bluffton University.

Also surviving are two brothers, Ryan Karus and Cody Crabtree, both of Quincy; a sister, Stephanie (Dallas) Clary of Quincy; maternal grandparents, Carl and Sandy Dammeyer of Quincy; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Bell of DeGraff; several aunts, uncles and cousins; a niece, Raelyn of Quincy; and a nephew, Gaven of Quincy.

Calling is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home in DeGraff. Pastor Lynn Mercer officiates at an 11 a.m. Saturday funeral at the Gretna Brethren Church. Burial is in the Huntsville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Children's Services.

There are currently 29 condolences.

anonymous Friday July 15, 2011 at 5:31 PM
first of all to hell with marilyn all she did was take advantage to hell with what she says i have no respect for her and besides the point held all her shit and wouldnt let her family have it so fuck you marilyn and continue to hide behind the bible because we all know now you're a fucking thief good luck rotting in hell........PEACE OUT

Sarah Caudill Thursday January 12, 2006 at 10:54 AM
Megan was my best friend we were always hanging out. I would go to her house chill out in my pimp truck lol, then we would pick up paige go to stacys house on the weekend and have fun it was always a blast. the memories i have of megan i will never forget. And each day i always think of her and her goofyness, she was like a sister to me.and the times we spent together and will never be forgotten.and the only question that nobody can answer is why...? my deepest condolence goes out to ryan,cheryl,cody and stephanie i love you guys your like another family to me.......

Chris (Portsmouth Ohio) chrisnoh@yahoo.com Tuesday June 14, 2005 at 10:32 AM
I never knew the family but I heard about her on the news and May God Bless everyone in her family...Your in our prayers in Southern Ohio...

Linnea Smith Friday June 10, 2005 at 11:01 AM
Please accept my sincerest sympathies on your loss.

Earlena (Westfall)Jackson jacksonearlena@yahoo.com Thursday June 9, 2005 at 3:57 AM
To Cheryl,my very best friend,and to stephanie,ryan and cody.The lose of Megan is such a horrendous,and stupid tragedy.Megan and ryan and my daughter grew up together in Belle Center,if megan wasnt at our house,my daughter was at here house.She was such a bundle of energy it wasnt funny.megan and my daughter were always getting into something.this senseless tragedy has to be explained,and the real truth about what happened needs to be hard.Someone somewhere knows for sure.Lord you took our beautiful megan,now give us the reason for this.To Cheryl,and boys,I love you and you know that,and and always will.We've been through alot together over all the years.I'm here for you always.

jessi [oney] russell jessir_683@yahoo.com Tuesday June 7, 2005 at 12:04 AM
megan and i grew up together in belle center. even though both our families eventually moved away from each other and we lost contact, i still consider her and her mom and brothers to be family. i feel as if i have lost a sister. my favorite memory is of megan and i sitting on her couch eating potato chips and ketchup watching cartoons. i miss her so much. megan will always be in my heart as my sister. i love and miss you megan. love jessi.

Jackie vvjackievv@yahoo.com Monday June 6, 2005 at 5:35 PM
Ryan,the Dameyer family and to those wonderful Comers who loved and took care of Megan and gave her a home and love that she she so much deserved.. she was a lovely and and beautiful young lady and i am glad i had the pleasure of loving her also as you all have.. with all my love and i am thinking of you all

Cindy Olsen greenmountainhiker@yahoo.com Monday June 6, 2005 at 2:07 PM
I grew up in London Ohio, and now live in Vermont, but I wanted to write and express my deepest condolences. I am deeply saddened by your loss, and wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts.

Bobbie Sunday June 5, 2005 at 8:47 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with your community as you begin to try to return to some type of normalcy. May the good Lord help each and every one of you affected by this terrible tragedy. Bobbie

Peggy Shultz pggyshult@aol.com Sunday June 5, 2005 at 1:32 PM
You don't know me, I am a sister-in-law to Joyce Dammeyer Shultz. My heart and prayers are with you and the family. God help you with your grief.

Jennifer Saturday June 4, 2005 at 4:07 PM
I didnt know megan, but from what everyone has said, she seems like a great girl! Im so sorry for the loss of Megan, my heart goes out to you....I'll keep your family in my prayers!

Wanda Francis woo_woo_4_life@yahoo.com Saturday June 4, 2005 at 12:36 AM
Megan was only related to be by marriage, she was my cousin, but in my heart she was like my sister, Ryan is like a brother to me. Not too long ago I was writing Uncle Mike one of these things. And now I have to write one for his daughter. I will miss Megan so much. She was one of the funniest people I have ever met. She always made me laugh. I love her so much, her and Ryan. Ryan will always be in my heart. I know that somewhere Megan is watching us. She was so beautiful, I would never imagine that this would happen to her, she should have been able to go to college, and get married, and have beautiful babies, but Megan will never get to have that chance. She was a beautiful person, and I will never be able to forget her, blood or not, she will always be my family and I will always love her.

Sam Williams sam@coax.net/bassistchik15@hotmail.com Friday June 3, 2005 at 3:11 PM
I knew Megan from school, and I guess I could say I was friends with her. I was also friends with Ryan, and I want you to know my heart goes out to ya'll. Megan DID have a sense of humor and was a VERY good basketball player. Its sad that her career for that, or other things had to end so tragically. She'll be missed...

angel hartzler Friday June 3, 2005 at 2:29 PM
we love you megan. you were a part of our family and you will be forever in our hearts. you touched each one of us in a special way. when you came into our lives we were blessed with another daughter, a sister to ryan, delia, angel and corey, an aunt to alyanea, joel, emma, logan and faith, and a friend to us all. we were thrilled when you excepted Jesus into your life and that is how we KNOW you are in Heaven right now. to my mom and dad. i know how much you loved megan and what loss you are feeling right now. she was like a daughter to yo. we can also rejoice because we KNOW we will see her again! i love you. i will always remember megans sweet smile and personality. the Lord changed her life and anyone that was around her knew that something was different about megan. and that something was JESUS. megan, you will be missed and never forgotten.

Amber Trout Friday June 3, 2005 at 1:26 PM
Megan was a very good friend she was always helping people when they need someone to talk to she was a very nice person to be around she was a very funny person whenever u were sad she would cheer u up with her sense of humor she was a true friend.

Morris/Bressler family jnpmorris2004@yahoo.com Friday June 3, 2005 at 8:55 AM
We would all like to express our sadness in your loss. We knew Megan's father Mike and know how special megan was. We will be keeping your family and friends in our prayers knowing Megan has went to a better place, for the peace and love that only God can give we will be praying that you rest in God's promises always and forever.

Jason Hubal hubals@msn.com Thursday June 2, 2005 at 6:14 PM
A Tribute to Megan By: Jason Hubal, her cousin Never got to know you or even met you Everything happens for a reason as you probably knew Giving your life to Jesus, you were set Alleluia, your life all anew Never again to have sorrow or pain Rejoice, rejoice, said to those loved ones reading this Even when you should be sad, Megan will want to be sane Nonetheless, she would be truly missed Especially a young lady, just to blossom Eternity in heaven, I can see Megan so angelically awesome.

Melissa Yeager melissa32@columbus.rr.com Thursday June 2, 2005 at 5:11 PM
I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones. I didn't know Megan-and can't imagine how you must feel at a time such as this. I believe this senseless act has touched everyones life in one way or another. May you find some peace in God's arms.

Alex Ilse hey_hey_cowboy@hotmail.com Thursday June 2, 2005 at 2:09 PM
I had the honor of knowing Megan for a few years, having been friends with Ryan when we were younger and being the statition person for the girls basketball team, but I never got the chance to really know her until this year. Megan was in my Accounting class this past year, and every once in awhile, one of us would stop by the other's desk and just chat for awhile. I remember she and I being the only ones in the room once and Mr. Yoder told us if we helped each other, we'd get 1000 points taken off our score. When he left the room, we laughed and scooted together to see if we needed help. Megan always had a way of making me smile, by just the comments she'd make or the way she smiled at me. My condolences go out to her family. Your daughter blessed my life this year and I will never forget her. I know that God will take great care of her now, and she will always be looking down at us...

Ross Family Thursday June 2, 2005 at 9:52 AM
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your dear friend. We are thankful for people like the Comer Family who care so deeply for others. You are and will continue to be in our prayers. Love, Rebecca and Brian

Becca Jones tresdragonfly@hotmail.com Thursday June 2, 2005 at 7:45 AM
I was deeply saddened by the tragedy and the loss of the joy Megan brought into the lives of all who knew her. I had the honor of knowing Megan during the early teen years and listening to her hopes for her future. I pray that God brings you all peace and a comfort that only He can give. You have my thoughts and my prayers.

Kenny Fails,Rachael Wisecup and Family omnikundun@msn.com Wednesday June 1, 2005 at 11:38 PM
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time. Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Malissa Takacs takacsm@bluffton.edu Wednesday June 1, 2005 at 5:05 PM
On behalf of Bluffton University, I want to say that our prayers are with all of Megan's family and friends. I was personally overjoyed when Megan decided to attend Bluffton and I knew she would be a wonderful asset to our community. We will miss her and will keep all those close to her in our prayers.

Casanova Family jesbec99@comcast.net Wednesday June 1, 2005 at 4:21 PM
We were so sorry to hear about Megan. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank the Lord Megan had a chance to experience the Comer family. It made a difference not only for this life, but for her eternal life as well! We love you, Becky, Jesse, and "Grandmamas" gang.

Traci Myers tracimyers@woh.rr.com Wednesday June 1, 2005 at 3:45 PM
My sympathy goes to all of Megan's family. I had the honor of working with Sandy many years ago at Holloway's. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The Christensen's fourliberty@netzero.net Wednesday June 1, 2005 at 9:07 AM
I am so very saddened by the senseless tragedy that has taken Megan away from us. I will always remember her smile. It seemed to just light up a room. I know Tiffany has fond memories of last year playing softball with her and Kat. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Bev Christensen

Amber Stotler stot_flipflop_06@hotmail.com Tuesday May 31, 2005 at 5:59 PM
Cheryl, Ryan, Cody and Family I love Megan as a sister, me and my friends got so close to Megan this last school year.I will miss her sense of humer

Bruce And Kathy Stotler bkma@woh.rr.com Tuesday May 31, 2005 at 5:55 PM
Cheryl,Ryan,Cody and Family So Sorry to hear about Megan she was very sweet and kind.If there is anything we can do for any of u just let us know..U will be in our thought and prayer!..

MOON&MARVIN FAMILY Tuesday May 31, 2005 at 2:57 PM
TO MEGANS FAMILY OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF SOMEONE SO SPECIAL. TO THE LARRY COMER FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.NOT MANY PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WOULD HAVE DONE WHAT YOUR FAMILY HAS DONE FOR MEGAN.YOU OPENED UP YOUR HOME,YOUR HEARTS AND LED MEGAN TO THE LORD AND SHOWED HER A SAFE HAVEN TO CALL HOME.SHE IS NOW IN HEAVEN AND FEELS NO SORROW OR SADNESS WITH THE HELP OF THE GUARDIAN ANGELS SHE HAD HERE ON EARTH.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AT THIS TIME.WE HOLD MANY SPECIAL MEMORIES OF SEEING MEGAN AND DELIA TOGETHER.MEGAN WAS A GENTLE,KIND PERSON AND WE ARE PROUD TO CALL HER OUR "NEIGHBOR" GOD BLESS YOU. "THE MOON/MARVIN FAMILY"

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