It was a pleasure to have know Karen. She was a light in this world. Her dedication to her family was an inspiration. She will be missed. My prayers and condolences to her family and friends.

It has been our privilege to know Karen Hansen. Karen and Harvey were part of the church we attended, Evangel Baptist Church in Wheaton, IL. There, I (Judy) got to know Karen well through Coffeebreak, a women’s Bible study. Leo and I got to know Karen and Harvey better and we shared a desire to lead people to Christ through the study of the Bible.
Karen had a passion for those who didn’t know Jesus. She had the heart of an evangelist. God gifted her with a passion to share her faith and bring people together so that they could explore Christianity and the Bible in an environment where they would be free to ask questions about the Christian faith. She invited people/neighbors to her home week after week to a Bible study. Leo, week after week, teamed up with Karen and Harvey to lead that study, and a ministry was born. The Bible study met for eight years. During that time, many lives were forever impacted as a result of Karen and Harvey’s commitment to be salt and light.  
Karen never backed away from speaking about Jesus in any setting. She was genuine in her love for people and her desire to see them come to know Jesus. She was always prepared in any opportunity to invite people to “come and see what the Lord has done.” Karen was given a spiritual gift of building relationships that always included inviting people to discover Jesus. 
She really stands out as a strong, courageous, gifted, winsome ambassador for the faith. She always had a twinkle of excitement in her eyes and in her voice when speaking of her faith and her Savior. She never hesitated to ask the hard questions of herself, and others. She made direct eye contact with people in a way that they knew she care about their eternity. 
She was the genuine article. God’s light reflected through her and drew others to Christ. Her deeds and word aligned in beautiful harmony. Her message and life had impact for eternity. 
Leo and Judy Modica


Bob & Linda Miller

Karen & I (Linda)  have been friends for 20 some years. Karen has given me wonderful memories that will never be forgotten. The times worshiping at church, serving, studying and sharing at small group together. Visits to Harbor House with Karen and Harvey to see David. Karen’s love for David was wonderful to see. Such an example of her loving and caring spirit. Outings at Long Grove, biking on a bike trail where Karen picked me up after a bike fall, shopping together in Illinois and some in Michigan, and oh yes, the night that Karen, Connie K and I decorated the home in Byron Center. A Karen speed event!  Karen and I have the same birthday; she was a younger sister to me. All so many wonderful times! I will never forget the special friendship we had. Karen, rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. Linda.  
We pray for comfort and peace for Harvey and the Hansen family in this difficult time.  Bob and Linda


First time I met Karen, we became instant friends. That was Karen's way. Her love of God was evident in the way she treated others.  Her enthusiasm for her country was infectious.  Her passion for her family and the way she cared for David was a testimony to others. She embodied the Proverbs 31 woman. She blessed so many people. I am a better person for having know Karen. My deepest sympathies to the Hansen family. 

Harvey and Family,
I had the privilege of knowing Karen through caring for your son at Harbor House Ministries.  Karen was such a devoted mother. She loved her family and made sure that everyone knew it! I had many conversations with Karen about family and faith. She was a devout follower of Jesus. She was generous and kind. She always seemed to have endless energy to keep up with all she had going on in her life. I am so glad for the time I had to get to know Karen. She was an inspiration to me to fight for my children and be the best mother I can be. I know she is now rejoicing in the presence of our Lord and Savior hearing “well done good and faithful servant” 
May the Lord give you and your family peace as you grieve her loss. 
Jillian Boukma

Harvey and family - My sincerest sympathies to you all on the loss of Karen.  I have great memories of working with your kids in Miss Evie's 2 and 3 year olds at Evangel Baptist Church.  I also have many memories of being in small group with Karen and Harvey and being in your West Chicago home many times.  So glad to have known you all!  Regards, Lois Stenstrom


Wonderful times with Karen and Harvey.  Karen, you will be SO missed

Karen, you were such a dear friend. I have so many memories with you. Pounding the streets getting signatures for the referendum, and then our city board members. Bowling in the winter when it was too cold to do anything else. Riding with you to go rescue Ginger. Our fun bus trips to Chicago. Christmas parties at my house. The occasional coffees at Bigbees or breakfast at Bagel Beanery. Going to Art Prize together. The times our grand kids would play together on the beach or in the lake. I remember when Charlie was trying out his new water boat toy and the propellers got caught in Ashley’s hair. Good thing you were a beautician. All our conversations on the phone. Going to Shipshewanna. I will miss your determination and spirit. A wonderful mother, grandma, wife and true friend. You put 100% into everything you did.  Always a true witness for God and your faith. I will miss you Karen but I know God had other plans for you. I don’t doubt you’re organizing some big rally with the angels right now.  I am sure when God met you at the gate  He looked at you and said, “ Well done Karen...well done.”

I first met Karen in 6th grade,  we did patrol together.  I had a crush on her then.  Fast forward 30 years, we met again at a party.  Go forward a few more years, and we were invited to Harv and Karens for the first bible study we had ever been too.  She was on fire for God, and not afraid to say it.   Just before Christmas of 2020  we went to visit for the weekend. As we were sitting around the table sharing a meal with Tracy and her family, I was telling her grandchildren that  I had a crush on grandma in 6th grade.  And Karen let out a little laugh and said " oh Jim I didn't even know who you were".   We all had a good laugh at my broken heart.  Karen we love you, and so grateful God had put us all together, to get to know you better.  We will all meet in Heaven again, and what a party that will be.

To Karen’s family, 
 I worked with Karen at her Mom’s shop in Winfield for 12-13 years. It was a fun place to work. To know Karen is to know she loved Jesus. She shared her faith with everyone. She invited me to her Bible Study a neighborhood one at Wade Norwood’s home. I said I would go once had a list of questions I just needed answered. Wade’s wife Lyn said a beautiful prayer for me, it touched my heart she thanked the Lord for bringing me to there group and that they all had been praying for me, I couldn’t believe a bunch of strangers we’re praying for me. I continued going and met my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you Karen for sharing your faith for being bold for Christ we will all miss you but are glad your suffering on this Earth is over and when I see you again it will be in God’s Glorious Kingdom, because of the work Jesus did on the cross! May we throw any crowns we receive at his feet.  I cannot put into words the importance of my encounter with this sweet dear friend is she showed the Love of God in her life and will be forever  in my heart. To Harvey, Tracey, Ryan and David you will be in my prayers there will be difficult days ahead of grief and sorrow know Jesus is grieving with you and go to him with all your stuff. He will cover you he will be your strength! 
  In his Love, Ann 

Praying for you Harvey and your family. Met my dear friend over 50 years ago and was with her the day she met her faithful husband Harvey. I’ll miss her and look forward to the day when we’ll all be together again ❤️

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