Karen is survived by children Scott (Donna), Denise (Dave) McNeel, Craig (Lori), Terry (Shelly), grandchildren Mary Elizabeth Manson, MacKenzie McNeel and fiancé, Corey Journey, Shane Manson, Stacy (Eliezer) Fernandez, sisters Roberta Anthony and Jeanne (Paul) Cummings, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dean, parents, Mary and Bus Cohorst, sisters, Linda Roberts, Sandra Byrd and brother, Jerry Cohorst,
Karen was a member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Rosary Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 6:30 PM, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. 515 E. 14th St, Crete, NE. Funeral Mass Thursday, February 24, 2022, 11:00 AM, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Interment following at 2:30 PM at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. 6700 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE.
Memorials may be given to Tabitha Hospice Care or Sacred Heart Church building fund.