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Dear Cherryl, We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Although we never met Karen, just knowing how dear family is to you, we want you to know that you are in our prayers and we are here for you for whatever you need. God is Good all the time. Love, Gerry & Marilyn

Growing up I thought you guys had a cool house with the water hand pump in the kitchen and the spring running through your shed. Looks like you had a pretty good life and lot's of friends. Sorry to see you pass on.

Cherryl, I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Karen at the Star Tribune and remember her fondly. She was efficient, funny and occasionally tart in her comments. She made me laugh, and she definitely got things done in the newsroom. For years I shared my late summer bounty of tomatoes with her and she oohed and aahed over them as if they were the best gift ever. She would tell stories about her cats, and didn't she have a tortoise that she kept for a long time? He would only eat a kind of shaved turkey! When she retired, a newsroom institution was gone. I have thought about her over the years, most recently when I was harvesting tomatoes. The memory made me smile. Deepest condolences on your loss. Karen was special.

My heart goes out to Cheryl and everyone in Karen’s circles. I was among her legion of friends at the Star Tribune. She was a steady hand who kept the Metro Desk humming, and the place was not the same after she retired. I loved how she doted on Seymour “Big Boy,” her glorious Persian, and made sure that he got his lion cut every summer. She always carried herself with style, giving us just a hint of her past careers in fashion and theater. She outdid herself with the party she threw for her 60th birthday party at Jax, featuring her beloved Golden Strings. She had to bear the loss of so many close friends and family members, and each one cost her. And now we have to go on without her. Godspeed, Karen. You will be dearly missed.

Dear Cherryl, You are constantly in my prayers as you grieve this tremendous loss. I always enjoyed Karen - her wit, intelligence, culture and fun. I know you will treasure the many times you have had together through the years. May those memories help you as you miss her. Most of all, know our Lord is acquainted with grief and present to share in your sorrow, bring you comfort and strengthen you for the future. You are loved. Sharon

Dear Cheryl: Although we don't think we ever met your sister, Karen, we certainly have heard you talk about her in the many years we have known you and prayed for her recovery after her house fire as well. What a shock it must be to lose your sister so unexpectedly and suddenly. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Cheryl! Treasure your memories of the good times you shared with your sister. May God comfort you in your loss. Love, Martha and Jon

I am so very sorry about Karen’s passing. Sending prayers and hugs! My Deepest Sympathy to the family🙏