Karen Eleanor Charlsen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Eleanor Charlsen (Matawan, New Jersey), who passed away at the age of 97, on October 3, 2019. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Eleanor Charlsen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Magnus Olsen and Martha Olsen (Tonnessen); and her husband Harold Charlsen. She is survived by: her children, Elaine "Cookie" Cleary (William), Judith James (Ray) and Randolph Charlsen (Marilyn); her grandchildren, Christopher Cleary (Jessie), Eric Cleary (Allison), Darren Cleary (Heather), Bryan Charlsen, Ashley Charlsen, Alyson Vanosdall (Rob) and Lisa James (Kyle); and her great grandchildren, Christopher Cleary, Tyler Cleary, Ethan Vanosdall, Travis Vanosdall, Heidi Cleary, Jasmine Cleary, Jade Cleary, Jewel Cleary, Jemma Cleary and Kylie Cleary.
In lieu of flowers, the family of Eleanor suggests memorial donations in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Monmouth County ASPCA, or to a local food bank.
