Karen Ann
Fettes, 53, of Stetsonville, passed away Sunday December 30, 2018 at her home,
under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis.
Cremation
rites have been accorded and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00
Noon, Saturday January 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville.
Father Michael Hayden will officiate. Visitation will be held that morning at
the church from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass at Noon.
Karen was
born October 10, 1965 in Medford, WI to John and Katherine (Kowalewski)
Boehlen. She is a 1984 Graduate of Medford Sr. High. She graduated from Elgin
Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing. She married
Allen J. Fettes on January 11, 1986 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Allen survives.
She is
further survived by her Children: James (Amber) Fettes of Stetsonville, Amber
Lynn Fettes Ottawa, IL,Grandchildren Saige and Silas Fettes of Stetsonville, Mother
Katherine Boehlen of Stetsonville, Siblings: Dianne (Tom) Gabavics of Oshkosh,
Lawrence Boehlen of Dorchester, Roger (Cindy) Boehlen of Medford, Rita (Brian)
Bunkleman of Stetsonville, Parents in Law James and Elda Lou Fettes of
Stetsonville, Brothers and Sisters in Law Terry (Karen) Fettes of Medford,
Patrick (Lily) Fettes of Johnsburg, IL, Renee (Shannon) Abraham of Harrieta,
MI.
Karen is
preceded in death by her Father John Boehlen and Sister Martha Trulhar.
Karen worked
at Sherman Hospital in Elgin as a Registered Nurse for 10 years. In 1997, Karen
and Allen moved back to Stetsonville and Karen worked for Medford Memorial
Hospital. She enjoyed traveling, especially to her vacation home in South Padre
Island, Texas. She enjoyed time spent with her family, especially kids and grandkids.
Karen loved to bake, and made an outstanding eclair dessert.
She was a member
of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Memorial
donations in honor of Karen can be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or
to Easterseals.
Hemer
Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online
condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com
