Karen Ann Van Horne

Karen was born in Wilcox, NE to John & Margaret Caspers on September 19, 1936. She graduated from Hildreth High School in 1954 and Nebraska State Teachers College at Kearney in 1958 (now the University of Nebraska at Kearney). She worked as a teacher, secretary, gift-wrapper in Von Maur, and model in her later years. She was involved in numerous bowling & women’s golf leagues and was an active member at St. Leo’s Catholic Church for many years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother as well as a wonderful friend to many.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents, John & Margaret (Myers) Caspers, sister, Phyllis (Verlie) Lush, & daughters, Teresa Swick, Nancy Van Horne, & Sandra Van Horne.

Karen is survived by her daughters, Susan Dorman & Patricia Van Horne (Brent Stalder), granddaughter, Michelle Muller (Mike), and great-grandson, Lincoln Muller.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Brent Stalder & Mike Muller.

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

A memorial visitation for Karen will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM.