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Karen A. Neu, age 63, of Kenosha passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Karen was born on September 25, 1956 in Wausau to Leonard and Annabel (Boettcher) Behnke. She was educated and graduated from the schools of Kenosha Unified. Although, Terry and Karen started dating in 1976, they finally made their relationship official and got married on December 1, 1990 in Waukegan, IL. She worked for many years at the Bartley House, Chrysler and Motorola. She enjoyed bowling, pool, darts, cribbage and she was an avid Chicago Bears Fan. Karen also enjoyed spending time at her family’s cabin in Kempster, WI and spoiling her grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her kind heart and willingness to help anyone in need.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Terry, on March 28, 2020; her brother Roger Behnke and her grandson, Myles Reek.
Karen is survived by four children; Audrey (Jeremy) Short of Norway, MI, Leslie (Chuck) Cooper of Green Bay, Leeann Behnke of Kenosha and Tera Neu of Virginia; 16 grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one on the way; her goddaughter, Dana Anderson as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
With the current situation, Karen’s family will be celebrating both her and Terry’s lives at a later date. Please check back periodically for updated service information.
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
marcia friedrich says:
Karen is my cousin, spent many hrs. with her and her brother in younger yrs. My deepest condolences to the family. May she rest in blissful peace.
Scott Mitchell says:
I knew Karen and Terry well for many years mostly through pool league. Both of them were really good people. Rest in peace.
Janice Rogers says:
Karen was my best friend in High school. We had many good times I will treasure. My deepest condolences Gods speed ????
Dinese L Dam says:
Karen and I were ex sister-in-laws, and we became very close, and remained friends since the early 70’s. She was a special kind of person. She was the kindest, most giving person around. Always there to give a helping hand. But if you crossed her, look out. She’s really gonna be missed. I’m sending prayers for the family to gain strength for this time of sorrow. God bless you all.
Love,
Aunti Dee
Debbie Bernhard says:
Karen and my brother John dated back in the 70’s. My sister Shari and i were kids, but in the summers when she was at her cottage she would always do stuff with us. Even though she and John never married they had Leeann together. I always loved her and she was still my sister-in-law. RIP Karen and Terry. You are together again.
Nikki says:
A beautiful soul, may she rest in peace.
Dawn Kramer says:
We will miss them both! My heart goes out to the family. R.I.P. Karen and Terry , No Pain anymore(you couldn’t stand being apart, together again.) Love you both. David and Dawn Kramer