Karen Anne Kornell
August 14, 1958 - January 15, 2016
Obituary
MADISON – Karen Anne "Rosie" Kornell, age 57, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at UW Hospital. She was born on Aug. 14, 1958, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Robert V. and Ruth M. (Stoetzel) Kornell. Karen attended St. Maria Goretti School and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1976. Her involvement in Girl Scouts and Explorers led her to her lifelong career of Water Safety Instruction and Life Guarding. She taught and guarded for the Madison East YMCA for many years. Karen also worked in the bakery at Sentry Foods. She spent her summers teaching swimming and guarding at Hill Farm Swim Club, which was her favorite place, "my little piece of heaven." Karen taught Faith Formation/First Communion at St. Dennis Parish in Madison. Karen is survived by her mother, Ruth M. Kornell of Madison; daughters, Erin (Matthew Endicott), Courtney (Kevin Butler) and Abbie; grandchildren, Joshua, Dezaray, Jaxon and Emma Belle, all of Madison; brothers, Bob of Minocqua, Mike (Marina Zupan) of Estero, Fla. and John (Diane) of Waunakee; sisters, Peggy (John) Herman, Mary (Jane) and Christine (Ron) Ladell, all of Madison; and sister-in-law, Annette Kornell of Marshall. She is also survived by many dear relatives and friends. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Robert V. Kornell; brother, Joe Kornell; and many other dear family members. Funeral services will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, with Father Randy Timmerman officiating. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, and at the church from noon until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of Wisconsin or the Diabetes Association of Wisconsin. The family of Karen would like to thank the UW medical staff for the many years of great care. Karen will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Jan 21, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Fri Jan 22, 2016 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Service
Fri Jan 22, 2016 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Josh Endicott
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There are too many memories to even count that we've had together.. I love you so so much Grandmom and will miss you!!
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Cheryl Glomp
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I remember that bright, bubbly teenager who responded to my need of babysitter and became part of my family and took me into hers. Karen, we will miss you!
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cedric
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Ms. Karen rest in heaven you are an angel and now you have you wings to fly we love you my prayers go out to your family Cedric and the Clacks family.
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Nancy Breunig
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What a very special lady! Rosie treated everyone she met with the utmost respect and compassion. She was the best grandmother Josh and Emma could ask for. You will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace Rosie.
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Karen Casey
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Miss Karen you will be sorely missed at our Faith Formation class. You were so very wonderful with the children and with me. Be restored in heaven where you will be held by our Lord and our Blessed Virgin Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace, my friend.
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Ann Pitz
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Josh...she talked about you all the time and was so proud of you being at Lafollette! Many thoughts and prayers for all of you!