Karen Rose May's obituary , Passed away on March 1, 2025 in Hayward, Wisconsin

Karen Rose May

July 20, 1960 - March 1, 2025 (64 years old)

Hayward, Wisconsin

Karen Rose May's obituary , Passed away on March 1, 2025 in Hayward, Wisconsin

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bratley-Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Karen Rose May

July 20, 1960 - March 1, 2025 (64 years old)

Hayward, Wisconsin

Karen Rose May Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Rose May of Hayward, Wisconsin, born in Northbrook, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 64, on March 1, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Rose May to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roland Freels and Nancy Freels (Rose); her stepmother Carol Freels; and her brother-in-law Kris Krause. She is survived by: her daughter Christina of Rolling Meadows, IL; her siblings, Linda Cunningham (Craig) of Schaumburg, IL, Cathi Ellingen (Mike Baker) of Island Lake, IL, Ray Freels (Lynn Morgenthaler) of Minneapolis, MN and Ray Ellingen (Jackie) of Menomonee Falls, WI; her sister-in-law Linda Baumgart (John); and her nieces and nephews, Trever, Hedy, Laura, Tony, Mary, Stephanie and Alex.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (10576 Gresylon Dr, Hayward, WI 54843). A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or The Northwoods Humane Society are appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bratley-Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory



Fri

Apr 04

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Trinity Lutheran Church
10576 Gresylon Dr, Hayward, WI 54843

Fri

Apr 04

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Trinity Lutheran Church
10576 Gresylon Dr, Hayward, WI 54843

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