Died Monday, June 5, 2023 at Methodist Fremont Health
Karen was born March 13, 1952 in Wayne, Nebraska to Carl and Donna 'Allvin' Nelson. She was raised in Osmond and graduated from Osmond High School in 1970. She and her young family lived in Omaha, Plainview and Norfolk before eventually moving to Fremont. She worked several jobs including Interiors by Joan, Oriental Trading Company and finally for several years worked at Sav-Rx. Karen loved to play cards at the Eagles Club with her friends, she also enjoyed crocheting and reading.
Survivors:
Sons - Eric (Ruthie) Hughes of Fremont
Aaron (Amanda) Hughes of Kearney
Wade Hughes of Fremont
7 grandchildren - Madisyn, Scarlett and Hudson Hughes
Owen, Emersyn, Declan and Oliver Hughes
Brother - Kirk Nelson of Plainview
Sisters - June (Bruce) Marshall of Onalaska, TX.
Cloe (Dan) Duckwiler of Beardstown, IL.
Val (Tim) Neuhaus of Plainview
Amy (Scott) Vyhlidal of Elkhorn
many nieces, nephews and other family members
Karen was preceded in death by her parents.
The funeral will be 10am, Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will follow in the Danish Cemetery near Plainview. Memorials can be directed to the family. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Mary Jane (Peters) Bailey
Gibbon, NE Friday, June 9, 2023 So very sorry for your loss. 💔 Always loved Karen’s giggle. Classmate from class of ‘70. Mary BaileyJean Dotty Gemar
FREMONT, NE Friday, June 9, 2023 Thinking of you Boys ... I know how much you will miss your Mom....as so many will. Enjoyed working with Karen... we had some fun times. HugsMary Howard Shonka
Cedar Bluffs, NE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 I knew Karen from Oriental Trading. She was super friendly and always spoke when she saw me out eating or shopping. It hasn't been that ago since I saw her in the Wal-Mart parking lot. I was cold out so we didn't talk very long. I wish now we had gone somewhere for coffee and had a long visit.I am unable to attend the services due to taking care of the Cedar Bluffs Senior Center, but be assured that my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Marcia (Clayton) Gansebom
Osmond, NE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Karen was my class mate with the class of 1970. We all have our memories of our time in High school! Our sympathy to all of Karen’s family and friends. With deepest sympathy. Marcia GansebomDebbie Bobbitt
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 So sorry for your loss. Karen was such a caring person. She will surely be missed.ROBERTA JOHNSON
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Mother (Grandmother, Sister, Aunt)There isn’t anyone I know who didn’t look up to Karen. She was one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met. She will be greatly missed and was Loved by many. In my thoughts and love be with you all in this time of sorrow. Sending prayers of comfort.
Amber BLOCK
Wausa, NE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 I can’t believe you are gone my dear friend. Sending hugs, comfort and peace to your family. May you rest in peace.Cindy Uhlik
Fremont, NE Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Karen, May you rest in peace. Prayers for you and your family.