Karen Dorman Marek, 65, passed away on June 27, 2020. Karen received a diploma from the Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and while working, earned BSN, and MSN degrees from the University of Akron, and an MBA and PhD from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. At the time of her passing, she was the Bernita 'B' Steffl Professor of Geriatric Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at ASU. Her research focused on community-based care models for aging adults. She was a proud feminist and advocated and marched for equality and healthcare for all. Karen is survived by her husband, Gerald, three daughters, six grandchildren and a brother. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made to Urban Cat Coalition . A celebration of Life will be held in Milwaukee at a later date. (Source: Arizona Republic)