Karen Burgess Obituary
We bid farewell to Karen Burgess of Kingsford, Michigan, born in Dunbar, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 7, 2025 at the age of 83. Karen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Burgess to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oswald Bousley and Vera Bousley (Erickson); her husband Earl Nelson; her siblings, Barbara (Ray Erickson), Robert (Jean Bousley), Russell (Dorris Bousley) and George Bousley; and her grandchildren, Eric Kondratuk and Angela Nelson.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Hill (Ron) of Iron Mountain, MI, Laura Kondratuk (Mike) of Brookings, SD, Mike Nelson (Sue) of New Berlin, WI and Daniel Nelson (Joann) of Mukwonago, WI.; her grandchildren, Jaimie Scott (Matt), Joseph Hill, Jessica Hill (Robb Johnson), Nathan Kondratuk (Brystal), Katherine Kondratuk, Michael Nelson (Alea), Mathew Nelson (Amber), Linsy Nelson (Antonio Scaffidi), Jake Nelson (Shawni), Nick Nelson (Kayla) and Danielle Calhoun (Greg); her great grandchildren, Michael Hill Scott, Gavin Scott, Amelia Sperka, Josslyn Hill, Layla Johnson, Nora, Ellie, Isaac Kondratuk, Dominic, Isla, Benjamin Nelson, Vincent, Gianna, Ace Scaffidi, Carter, Rose Nelson, Natalie, Cade Nelson, Rowyn and Marlowe Calhoun; her brother Jim (Sherry Bousley); and her sister-in-law Rose Bousley. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; friends; and Bill's children and grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, April 12th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Jacobs Funeral Home- Iron Mountain (1025 Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Jacobs Funeral Home (1025 Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801).
