Karen E. Hollister
December 16, 1946 -
July 19, 2020
Karen E. Hollister, age 73, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at The Bay at Sheridan Health & Rehabilitation.
Born in Kenosha, WI on December 16, 1946, she lived her early years with her parents, Charles and Shirley (Steinway) Veasey in Zion, IL. Karen was a graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School.
Karen met her husband Gary Hollister in 1966, and they were united in marriage in September 1967. They spent several years together while Gary was in the U.S. Army and then settled in Kenosha in 1973.
She was an active member of St. Mary’s Lutheran Church in Kenosha.
Karen was employed as a Secretary for the Kenosha Unified School District for 35 years, retiring in 2003.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gary; her two step daughters, Connie Lee (Hollister) Ingersol, Carol Lynn (Hollister) Custer, her daughter, Charlene Hollister; her son, Gary Lee Hollister II; her nine grandchildren and her 13 great grandchildren; her siblings; Sharon (Veasey) Wheelock, Charlene (Veasey) Guzman, Denise (Veasey) Angotti, Kevin Veasey and Mark Veasey.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Shirley Veasey.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Karen’s life will be held privately. Inurnment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Fireside Restaurant, 2801 30th Avenue, Kenosha, WI.
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tammyRest in peace Aunt Karen.
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Peggy IshmaelBlessings to my friend and her family. I worked several years with her at kusd. A lovely lady, she will be missed.
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Al & Sharon WheelockGary and family we are so sorry to here about your lost, Karen will be deeply missed. Remember we are here for you, we are family always. Charlene thanks for helping your Mom as much as you did. She always said you were a big help to her. Rest in peace Karen you are now at home.
I am sorry to hear about Karen's passing and my sympathies go out to her family. In her job at KUSD, Karen always had a smile on her face and would go out of her way to greet staff as they entered the Special Ed. Office and she sincerely asked how staff was and cared about us. I missed her smile when she retired and was always happy to see her when she came back to fill in for someone who was out for a while.
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Sharon WheelockKaren I'm so sorry I never got the chance to say good by, you new that I loved you and always will. I will always remember the good times we had together. You were my sister and always will be. I miss you so much, but, now you can rest you are now with Mom and Dad. I will see you again some day Your Sister Sharon
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RaymundoAunt Karen you will be missed by so many. May you rest in peace and watch over everyone from above. Love you.
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Karen ChristensenI am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Karen at Kenosha Unified. She was so very friendly and helpful. She was never too busy to answer my questions or assist me when I needed something. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you -her loved ones.
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Theresa Zeman (Tootie)So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with yall today. Love you, Theresa Zeman
