Karen L. Ancona

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Karen had this way of making you laugh just by being around her. She has left us with many good memories that will keep her spirit alive. My thoughts and prayers go to Bill and the family.

I worked with Karen at Krause Publications. We didn't work in the same state, but we spent many hours on the phone. She taught me so much about the craft industry, and more importantly about life. I will miss her laugh and her wise advice. Karen was such a light. Everyone was drawn to her. She was funny, insightful, and so caring. She gave me a cookbook once for my birthday because she felt that in Wisconsin, the only vegetables we ate were french fries! But the thing I treasure most about...

I will always remember playing hookey with Karen and Lynn Carlisle from a conference we were supposed to be attending. It was one of only two times I've ever skipped something like that and it was the best afternoon of "connecting"!!!!!! Karen regaled us with humorous stories, insight into people in general and the importance of taking time to enjoy life. And enjoy, she did. I will always value that afternoon with Karen and Lynn and will forever remember Karen's wonderful life...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I had the pleasure of hosting Karen as a guest of DMC's on a trip to Lisbon, Portugal several years ago. On that week-long trip, we shared many deep conversations and life experiences. I came to know Karen as a mentor in the craft industry, as well as in being a working mother, trying to juggle professional and personal responsibilities. She became a person I went to for "direction" when presented with different paths from which to choose. And her advice guided me to make the right...

Although Karen's bright light may no longer shine here on earth, I know it's a light burning brighter and stronger than ever. As an editor, she had extraordinary understanding, compassion, and grace for the writer, the designer, the demonstrator, the small retailer, and other creative souls, especially the consumer. As a woman, she knew the path wasn't always easy, but accepted no excuses. As a human being, she was just hip, cool, and quite savvy, never hesitating to reach out with a...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I was constantly amazed at Karen's talent and knowledge of the industry. I repected her and regarded her as a generous person.