Karen A. Showers
January 01, 1943 - February 06, 2018
Obituary
FITCHBURG-Karen A. Showers, age 75, of Fitchburg, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. She was born on Jan. 1, 1943, in Stoughton, the daughter of Alvin and Martha (Nelson) Mikkelson. Karen graduated from Stoughton High School in 1961, and then MATC in 1963. In 1966, Karen began her career with the State of WI as a Youth Counselor at the Wisconsin School for Girls where she met her husband, Raymond Showers. Karen (Mikkey) Showers continued serving the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and Division of Adult Institutions. After 46 years of service, she retired from Oakhill Correctional Institution in December 2012. She took pride in her work and valued the friendships she made over the years. As one of the oldest children from a family of thirteen children, Karen fully embraced her gift for caring for others. Her love and guidance, ability to fulfill a need, and endless generosity were her mission. There are no words that can summarize what she has meant to so many. There is no measure to the number of lives Karen touched. Her caring and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed. Karen is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Craig) Berkan; grandchildren, Jillian Berkan and Carmen Berkan; seven brothers, Bjarne (Marilyn) Mikkelson, Eric Mikkelson, Leif (Gloria) Mikkelson, Carl Mikkelson, Haakon (Rachel) Mikkelson, Harald Mikkelson and Thor Mikkelson; three sisters, Marilyn (Ronald) Weiland, Sonja Moore and Ingrid (Ed) Showers; and numerous nieces and nephews; step-children, Edward (Ingrid) Showers, Linda Olson, Sandra (William) Anderson, Richard (Lisa) Showers, Barbara (Jeff) McCredie, Robert (Susan) Showers, and their families; and her treasured sister-in-law, Jean (Showers) Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Showers; brother, A. Knute Mikkelson; sister, Borghild Eldridge.Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 East Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Monday Feb. 12, 2018 with Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Memorials may be made to the Women of St. John's Lutheran Church, Oregon, a charity of your choice, or just do something thoughtful for someone.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
608-835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sun Feb 11, 2018 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Visitation
Mon Feb 12, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Mon Feb 12, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Bryan Brennan
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Good bye my friend......going to miss your kindness, generosity, love and your contagious smile. Bryan Brennan
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A Mikkelson
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Our family lost one of its most giving members. Aunt Karen could always be found attending to others needs, putting others before herself, and making sure we all had a treat. She will be sorely missed.
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Tessie Mahoney
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A great Lady with a big heart. Thank you for sharing your laughter, tears, and love. Rest In Peace.
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Tracy Dunwald
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Dear Friend, You always stood out of all people by your cute character and your big heart, those of us who got to know you were very lucky for having crossed paths with you, you now have God by your side. Rest In Peace my friend!
Tracy Dunwald
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Sandra Pfahler
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Ed and Ingrid: So sorry to read this obituary. Our thoughts are with you. Sandy and Dick Pfahler.
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Mike & Susie Brown
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I first met Mikkey when I was 17 years old, my Dad and I did some farm work for Mikkey and Ray. They were just a great couple to work for. I later ion 1978 worked with Mikkey at Oakhill Correctional Institution. She became like another sister to me, always looking out for what was in the best interest of others before herself. She was always able to see the humor in bad situations at work and always has had a positive attitude. If wealth would be measured by how many friends you have. Mikkey would be one of the richest people I know... Respect in peace my sister!!
Mike and Susie Brown