My heart is sad for your loss. We used to hang with your mom and dad when you guys were little and had many good times. Then Karen and I reconnected at Nutcracker. I know she was proud of all of you ! Loved her kindness , sense of humor and her lovely smile. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Karen was a co-worker and friend for over 35 years. She was a model for living a full life, every day. Her love and joy in her children and grandchildren was boundless. Karen enjoyed sharing tender stories about each of them. Her devotion to her faith, family, and friends was fierce. Karen's spirit was warm, engaging, and always welcoming. I will miss her company and her friendship. Rest in peace, Karen.

Karen was my sister Laurie Greer's friend first, but through all of our Ladies of the Lake weeks at Lake Okoboji I got to know her too. Jenny and Emily, she simply outstanding, and I am grateful to have known her. Her kindness and consideration made her a favorite of our group, and I always liked being around her. You and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers. Margy Greer Winkler

Dear Jenny and Emily, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. She was such a special person and took such pride in her children and grandchildren. I always hoped to see her at Pumpkin Patch to catch up on all your activities. Surely you have acquired some of her wonderful characteristics. I have many fond memories of her especially of our shared St. Cecilia School days. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary and Emmett Stevermer

I still remember a kindness that Karen showed me as far back as 1977 when I was new to Iowa. She will always be remembered for her kindness and her smile.

Dear Emily and Jenny, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.She was truly a beautiful person, always ready with a listening ear and smile. Her contagious laugh will be remembered. I'm so thankful I knew her. I know she will be deeply missed. Love, Maribeth Madden

Emily and Jennifer: My memories of your mom of a beautiful, Godlike, amazing woman who loved her family. We spent many days making lasagna and St Cecilia school the special school for our kids. She was a special one. Continue her light. Denise Smith

Jennifer and Emily and Family,
Our deepest heart felt sympathies to you all. Kent and I knew your folks well back in the softball days at 13th St park. We have many pictures and great memories of our time together.
We have always kept that bond in our hearts.
Heaven has truly received one of God's Saints and she is reunited with Terry and Chris...Praise God
We will look to see you in the Spring to remember this precious soul with you...
God Bless you today and always,
Kent and Mary Anne Hagen

I think Karen was an angel loaned to us for a short time. I will keep my memories of bridge, book club and friendship in my heart. She was just a lovely person and individual. She will be missed.

Jenny and Emily and families, I am so very sad about the loss of your mom and grandmother. I was privileged to work with Karen for many years as an SLP, and she was always supportive, calm, caring, and wise when working with the SLP staff. She was the best listener and always made everyone she talked with feel special. She lit up a room, whether it was at book club, coffee, an SLP meeting, or over a glass of wine. I loved her laugh, and so many other things about her. She will be greatly missed by so many, which means, of course, that she was so very loved. My heart goes out to all of you.

Jenny and Emily, it’s with a heavy heart that I send this message. I have so many cherished memories of your mom. We spent endless hours together at UNL writing our master’s thesis in graduate school Nest friends for life. Karen and your dad were our son Eric’s Godparents. We typically celebrated our birthdays together but haven’t been in touch during the pandemic. Life so fragile, loss so sudden, hearts so broken. The love that your mom has given and received remains behind to light the lives of those she’s touched, each memory a candle burning bright. I’m wishing you comfort in knowing how much she was loved and how brightly her love shines on. There will always be a special place in my heart for her.
Anne & Michael Lohmeier

Jenny and Emily, I am so sorry to hear that your mom died. She was such a wonderfully kind person. She was our daughter’s speech therapist and that was my first connection with your mom. She had such a talent for working with children. I ran into her at the Pumpkin Patch on occasion. She was always so proud of her family. She will be missed. Thinking of you.