Obit: Wilcox, Karen M. (1943 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Kruger, Leonard, Lewandowski, Meyer, Millis, Norr, Rivers, Simmerman, Wilcox

----Source: The Cornell Courier - Sentinel (Cornell, WI) 12/03/2018

Wilcox, Karen M. (Meyer) (24 MAR 1943 - 26 NOV 2018)

Karen M. (Meyer) Wilcox, 75, Cornell, passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at her home.

Karen was born March 24, 1943, the daughter of William Sr. and Madelyn Meyer in Chicago, Ill. She was raised, attended school and graduated in Chicago, Ill. After graduation, she remained in Chicago, Ill., to work and that’s where she met James Wilcox. Karen and James were united in marriage June 26, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., and moved to Cornell shortly after, and resided there the remainder of her life.

She loved gardening, sewing, bowling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Before James’ passing, they enjoyed taking trips to the western states. When she wasn’t traveling, Karen was very active in the community, making time to help with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other associations. She attended Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cornell, and also taught CCD there a few years.

She is survived by her children – Susan (Tim Millis) Wilcox, Black River Falls, and Robert (Kerry Norr) Wilcox, Spring Grove, Ill.; grandchildren – Dustyn (fiancée Rae Leonard) Simmerman, Wendy (Brett Lewandowski) Simmerman and Kimbra Norr; great-grandchildren – Brandon Simmerman, and Brody and Trenton Lewandowski; sister – Judith (Robert) Kruger, Weatherford, Texas; and many in-laws; cousins; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband –James; brother – William Meyer Jr.; several aunts; uncles; in-laws and cousins.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, with Deacon Dennis Rivers officiating. Interment was at the Cornell Cemetery following the service.

Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.leiserbortonfuneralhome.com.