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Karanna Larae Higgins, 57, of Peru, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Brickyard Sycamore Village in Kokomo, Indiana.
She was born on February 3, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts to Stanley Higgins Jr. and Ellen M. (Palmer) Higgins.
Karanna was a member of the First Christian Church in Peru. She liked unicorns and collecting purses. She enjoyed following several sports teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and the Peru Tigers. Family was important to Karanna, she enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by her children: Tye Higgins of Peru, Indiana, Amanda Cook of Kokomo, Indiana, and James Cook Jr. of Peru. She is also survived by her boyfriend, Doug Kloenne of Peru, a granddaughter, Violet Rose Cook of Kokomo, and 2 brothers: Kevin Higgins of Mount Vernon, Indiana and Stanley Higgins of Peru.
Karanna was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the First Christian Church, 53 West Main Street, Peru, Indiana. Visitation will be from 12:00pm-2:00pm with the memorial service starting at 2:00pm with Pastor Jim Loft officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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