Karen E. Bankson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Karen E. Bankson of Grand Island, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 26, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen E. Bankson to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Karen find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Mattson and Clara Mattson (Mielke); her husband Don Mitchell of McCook, NE.; her stepson Steve Bankson; her grandson Isaac Allan Stobbe; her nephew Dennis W. Piper; and her brother-in-law Dennis L. Piper.
She is survived by: her children, Mike Stobbe (Di) of Boise, ID, Jeff Stobbe (Dana) of Pahrump, NV, Michele Schenck (Tom) of Temecula, CA, Pat Stobbe (Beth) of Peyton, CO and Tony Stobbe (Dawn) of Edmond, OK; and her sister Rosemary Piper (Ronnie Coffman) of Northville, MI. She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
