Karen Moore
February 27, 1945 - December 26, 2021
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE - Karen Moore, age 76, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on Feb. 27, 1945, in Portage, the daughter of James and Arleane (Koplin) Collins.
Karen graduated from Madison East High School in 1963 and married Gerald "Jerry" Moore on Aug. 22, 1964.
Karen was an avid crafter. She crocheted and created many craft items that she proudly displayed at multiple craft shows in the Madison area where she made many connections with her craft friends. She named her business "Karen’s Krafts."
Karen loved spending time with her family, both at home and at the family cottage in Minocqua. She enjoyed bird watching and going out to eat, becoming quite the foodie.
Karen is survived by her son, James (Donna) Moore; daughter, Kris (Jeff) Miller; five grandsons, James (Leah) Moore Jr., Jason Moore, Cory Miller, Colin (Kori) Weber and David Miller; a great-granddaughter, Addison Weber; brother, Jeff (Jen) Collins; and two sisters-in-law, Sandy Moore and Peggy (Gus) Schaper.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry; brother, Gary Collins; and two brothers-in-law, Michael Moore and Gary Moore.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of the service at the funeral home on Sunday.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Jan 2, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Funeral Service
Sun Jan 2, 2022 @ 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Judy
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Your old friend Judy, Terry and Kelly. Will miss our lunches
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Jim and Deb Erickson
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We met Karen at a craft show at the VFW in Monona a number of years ago. We were both vendors and we hit it off right away. She had a great smile and robust laugh that fit in with my wife and I just perfect. Karen and her dear friend Tina were planning on going to lunch with us once all this pandemic was under control. She always told us that her family kept a close eye on her and that they loved each other, and that's how it should be. Our sincere condolences to her family and friends. We will remember and miss her very much. Jim and Deb Erickson
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Janice R. Bush
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Dear Peggy, Sandy and families, I remember Karen from high school and growing up together. All the fun times with her and Jerry are treasurers. My sincere condolences are with you at this time. I wish I could be there for the funeral but know I'll be thinking of you all. Sincerely, Jan Borquist Bush
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lonnie Chronister
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My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Moore family on the loss of Karen. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lonnie Chronister
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Lana McIntosh
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I didn't know about Karen's passing. My condolences to the family. Karen, Jerry and I were friends but in our later years did not see each other. I have fond memories of our times together. RIP SWEET KAREN.