Barton, Karen Leigh nee Salzwedel Karen Leigh Barton nee Salzwedel, 47, of Waterloo, died Nov. 4, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Aug. 6, 1959, in St. Louis the daughter of Peggy Laux of Waterloo and Donald Salzwedel of St. Charles, Mo. Mrs. Barton is survived by her parents; brother Mark (Kim) Salzwedel of St. Charles, Mo.; sister Kelly Salzwedel of Columbia; nieces and nephews Brad, John, Dan, Megan and Mary; and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and step-father Oliver Laux Jr. Mrs. Barton was a member of First Baptist Church of Harvester, Mo. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at First Baptist Church of Waterloo, Pastor Steve Neill officiating. A graveside service was held at Straightway Baptist Cemetery in Steelville, Mo. Memorials may be made to Mental Health Association, First Baptist Church of Waterloo, or Human Support Services.