Karen, A. Price, age 78, of Kenosha passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center. Karen was born on November 18, 1942 in Madison, WI to Donald and Frances (Paczynski) Olsen Sr. and she graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1960. She married James Conner Sr. and he preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1968. On July 1, 1972 she married Rudolph “Rudy” Price at St. Peter’s Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2015. She worked for over 5 years for Eaton Corp – Dynamatic and for over 17 years at the Kenosha Water Utility. Karen enjoyed gambling trips with her son and rooting for the Green Bay Packers. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family.
She was also preceded in death by, her parents; a brother, Donald Olsen Jr. and two nephews, Michael and Shawn Olsen.
Karen is survived by, her son, James Conner Jr.; two stepdaughters, Lisa (Eldon) Sullivan and Debe (Jerry) Kidd; four grandchildren, Matthew Conner, Mitchell (Jennifer Edwards) Conner, Megan Sturycz, and Melissa Chandler; six great grandchildren, Zoey, Rylee, Liam, Egan, Aubree and Mason; her brother, Charles “Chuck” (Cathy) Olsen; her best friend, Beverly (Dennis) Koch; special friend, Lusila James, as well as other family and friends.
A special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Aurora Medical Center for their kindness and compassion.
Funeral services for Karen will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Woman’s Club of Kenosha (6028 – 8th Avenue) with interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Woman’s Club from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.