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Karen Krantz

Karen Krantz


Dates

July 3, 1944 - December 20, 2023

Obituary

Karen Krantz, 79, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 27, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Karen Katherine Krantz was born July 3, 1944 to Leonard and Elva (Dyer) Kane in Mitchell, SD.

Karen was united in marriage to Garry Krantz on June 7, 1962. Karen loved and cherished her family. She always looked forward to family gatherings. Karen was an amazing cook and her family all loved anything she made. Family was the highlight of Karen’s life. She will be deeply missed by all. She left a legacy of love.

Karen is survived by her husband, Garry; son, Doug (Connie); daughter, Nikki (Bart) Fredericksen; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; sister, Connie Lidman; and sister-in-law, Donna Kane.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lowell (Elaine) Kane and Mike Kane; and brother-in-law, Dick Lidman.


Visitation(s)

Date
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Time
10:30 AM
Location
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
1401 W Cedar Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
Mitchell, SD


Posted by Kay ( Hemmer) Shafer on January 3, 2024
We are sending our condolences & prayers to Gary & and family.. May all the memories of life with Karen bring you Peace & Comfort all these days. She was a joy to play cards with, and especially knowing she was your sweet wife.
Posted by John Dixon on January 2, 2024
Very sorry for your loss
Posted by Ken & Deb Bussmus on December 31, 2023
Garry, so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed the story of how you met Karen and getting married young against your parents & the churches wishes. You just knew you were meant to be married & it lasted all these years.
Posted by Denny and sue olson on December 30, 2023
While taking to Karen she said Gary had heart attack and was transferred to S.F. And when woke up he said I was at the pearly gates and Karen chimed in and they were locked. A great sense of humor and very likeable person
Posted by Denny and sue olson on December 30, 2023
While taking to Karen she said Gary had heart attack and was transferred to S.F. And when woke up he said I was at the pearly gates and Karen chimed in and they were locked. A great sense of humor and very likeable person
Posted by Denny and sue olson on December 30, 2023
While taking to Karen she said Gary had heart attack and was transferred to S.F. And when woke up he said I was at the pearly gates and Karen chimed in and they were locked. A great sense of humor and very likeable person
Posted by Denny and sue olson on December 30, 2023
While taking to Karen she said Gary had heart attack and was transferred to S.F. And when woke up he said I was at the pearly gates and Karen chimed in and they were locked. A great sense of humor and very likeable person
Posted by Deb Walz on December 30, 2023
I’m so sorry. Karen was always smiling and so friendly. My very deepest sympathy.
Posted by Carol Huls on December 29, 2023
I just heard about Karen's passing..I remember her from High School. She was so kind and friendly...my deepest condolences to you and your family!
Posted by Cheryl Liddeke on December 28, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Posted by Ron Wermers on December 28, 2023
Gary, so sorry for your loss my heartfelt sympathy. Will stop by to see you sometime.
Posted by Boyd Blumer on December 28, 2023
I care about you and the family. With love and prayers
Posted by Perry Tobin on December 28, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Garry and family
Posted by Tom Hanson on December 28, 2023
I have so many fond memories of Karen when our families were together on the ranch. My heart aches for you Gary, Doug and Nikki.
Posted by DeAnn Schmidt on December 27, 2023
You have my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your dear Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend. Karen will be missed. She always had a smile on her face and a friendly hello!! ❤️. May God give you peace and comfort during this sad time in your lives.
Posted by Penny Petersen on December 27, 2023
So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I remember Karen as very warm thoughtful and kind. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Posted by Jerry & LaVonne Huls on December 27, 2023
Gary and family:.Extending our deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother.We didn't hear the sad news until late the night before the funeral and are unable to attend. Remembering the good times we shared and her contagious smile and generous spirit. May her love of her family help you through these difficult days,. Our very deepest stympatthy.
Posted by Kevin and Louise Thurman on December 26, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss Garry and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers🙏
Posted by Gary and Bonnie Wolf on December 26, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry Garry to hear about Karen. Sending hugs and prayers.
Posted by Jim & Joan Johnson on December 26, 2023
Deeply sorry Garry. Will be thinking of you probably more than you know. Such a loss.
Posted by Mandy Johnson on December 26, 2023
I have so many memories of Garry and Karen from my childhood especially all of the coffee meetings at Fanny Horners. I hadn't seen Karen in many years and they stopped by my parents this last summer and Karen was just as beautiful as she was when I was a kid! My deepest sympathies to of you.
Posted by Jerry Dominicak on December 26, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Your all in my thoughts and prayers. Karen was a very loving, thoughtful and caring person.
Posted by Julie Picek(Mathis) on December 26, 2023
Years ago, Karen and Gary were our neighbors and were the best neighbors ever! I have very fond memories of Karen and her graciousness. May God provide comfort to you, the family. Karen was loved by everyone she touched.
Posted by Stacy Henke on December 26, 2023
I always enjoyed visiting with Karen at Fanny Horner’s such a sweet lady! May God wrap his arms around the whole family.
Posted by Tama Backlund on December 25, 2023
Karen will be missed by many. Her smile brought joy to whomever crossed her path. She was able tell me some of “our” familles’ history over the yrs. Her mother was a Dyer from Letcher as was my grandpa!
Posted by Terry and Mary Nutter on December 24, 2023
Our condolences to Karen's families on your loss. She was a great person to know.
Posted by Charlie & Wanda Kobes on December 24, 2023
So sorry to all of you for this very sad loss of a sweet lady !!! Karen will be missed by everyone that was blessed to know her ! Sending you all Big Hugs and Prayers !!!
Posted by Sheri & Denny Will on December 24, 2023
Garry, Nikki & Doug So sorry to hear about Karen's death. You are definitely in our prayers. We will always remember our good visits together. She was a great lady and will be missed.
Posted by Christine Burton on December 23, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. You're mom was a great person/ mom. Prayers and hugs to all of your family.
Posted by John & Lynn Esser on December 23, 2023
Garry so sorry to hear about Karen's death. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers and have our sympathy.
Posted by Kelly Gross on December 23, 2023
I am so sorry to learn of your family's loss. Even though I did not know Karen well, I certainly know members of her family. You have been in my prayers.
Posted by Sammie (Mauszycki Kephart) Schaefer on December 23, 2023
Deeply saddened to hear this. I always really liked Karen. Always with a smile and twinkle in her eye, she made me feel special every time I saw her starting way back when I was 11. Nikki, she loved you so much and showed it. You got one of the best when you picked her as your mom. Sending much love to you and your whole family.
Posted by Charlie and Vicki Larson on December 23, 2023
Gary and family, so sorry for your loss, may God be with you.
Posted by Hollie Karber on December 23, 2023
Gary and family I am so sorry for your loss of Karen, she was a great Lady! Hugs and prayers for you all!
Posted by Jack and Jill Holzberger on December 23, 2023
Gary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss of Karen.
Posted by Chris Jones on December 23, 2023
Oh, Garry, I am so sorry. You two went together perfectly. You and your loved ones have my deepest sympathy.
Posted by Betty Fortier on December 22, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss Gary. My sympathy to you and your family.
Posted by Sheryl Wilson on December 22, 2023
Gary and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by Donna Steele Korus on December 22, 2023
I met Karen when we both worked for Dr Miskimins. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed visiting either her when we would see each other in the stores. My sympathy to the family.
Posted by Gary & Patty Hendrix on December 22, 2023
Gary & family our thoughts and prayers are with you
So sorry Karen was such a lovely lady
Posted by Dennis & Cheryl kunkel on December 22, 2023
Sorry to hear about your Loss, Prayers to you all . Karen always had a Smile on her face. She will be Deeply Missed .
Posted by Lynn Metcalf on December 22, 2023
So sorry about your loss. My sympathy to the entire family.
Posted by Russ &:Judy Cross on December 22, 2023
Our deepest. Condolences to you, Gary, and the rest of your family. Prayers are with you always
Posted by Craig Robbins on December 22, 2023
My sincere condolences to you Garry, Bart, Nikki and your families at this time of sorrow.
Posted by Jan Smith on December 22, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Karen! Gary,Nikki and Doug, and family. She will be missed! Many memories over the years!!
Posted by Dick & Jeanne Simpson on December 22, 2023
Sorry for your loss Gary and family
Posted by Lori Herman on December 22, 2023
Nikki & Bart and families so sorry for your loss of Karen. I always enjoyed talking to her.Her smile was contagious. She will be missed greatly, what a beautiful lady.Thoughts and prayers to your family
Posted by John and Becky Olson on December 22, 2023
We are saddened to learn of Karen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Garry and family.
Posted by Judy Backlund Gohl on December 21, 2023
Bart--I was so sorry to read that your family has lost Karen. I think that I first met Karen at Farmers Union camp when we were in grade school. Then we got to Mitchell to high school and reconnected. I saw her only a few times in the last 60 years, but we always had a good conversation on those occasions. I had no idea that she was your mother-in-law! Please give her family my sympathy. Tell them to keep their memories of her close and she will live in their hearts forever. God bless you all. Love, Judy Backlund Gohl
Posted by Jo Ann Jacobsen Hohn on December 21, 2023
So sorry to hear this Gary breaks my hear only good memories of you both I will let Jim know he lives in Minnesota now close to his so as he lost his Pat a few years ago do take care
Posted by Gale Kurtenbach on December 21, 2023
So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. My deepest sympathy.my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Posted by Peggy & Roger Kowall on December 21, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers Gary to you and your family, Karen was an awesome lady.
Posted by Joe and Helen Puetz on December 21, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Karen. Lovely lady. Thoughts and prayers to all of your family.
Posted by Linda Neugebauer on December 21, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss. Such a sweet lady. I had a nice visit with her a while back. My sympathy and prayers to all of Karen's family.
Posted by Stephanie (Person) Buck on December 21, 2023
Gary, I am so thankful that I was able to visit you and Karen just a few years ago. You both are very special to me. My prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by Jerry Luckett on December 21, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. Karen was so kind and sweet. She will be missed. Cherish every memory you have. Sending prayers for your entire family.
Posted by Mary and Richard Goudy on December 21, 2023
So.sorry for your loss.
Posted by Jeff & Lisa Larson on December 21, 2023
Our deepest condolences to all of you. What an amazing and beautiful lady. Moms and Grandmas are irreplaceable.
Posted by Charolette Peterson on December 21, 2023
Sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for you and your family 🙏
Posted by Charlie and Darlene on December 21, 2023
Gary and family Sorry to hear about Karen Prayers Rest in Peace Karen
Posted by Elwin Hohn on December 21, 2023
My deepest sympathy, may God grant you all strength at this difficult time.
Posted by Joann Moeller on December 21, 2023
Thoughts and prayers are with you Gary and family.Karen was a great lady and will be greatly missed
Posted by Ronnie & Jean Chmela on December 21, 2023
Gary & family - We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We will be keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Barb and Larry Zimmerman on December 20, 2023
So sorry for your loss 🙏🌹❤️
Posted by Larry Zimmerman on December 20, 2023
Sorry for your loss Gary Karen was a great woman will be missed
Posted by Rodney & Jeanette Marler on December 20, 2023
So sorry Gary and all of your family.
Posted by George & Sherry morgan on December 20, 2023
Sorry for your loss Gary, Karen was a great Women.
Posted by Dennis & Pat Neises on December 20, 2023
Blessing sent to your family..... great memories
Posted by Bob & Sandy Marler on December 20, 2023
Sorrow beyond words.
Posted by Gene & June Neises on December 20, 2023
So sorry t hear of your loss - many years of great memories…
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