Karen Gringhuis

Karen Gringhuis died on September 8th from T- cell PLL, a rare and fatal lymphoma, at the age of 73. Karen was an enthusiastic potter who, at the age of 55 earned her BFA from Alfred NYSCC at Alfred University, New York. She studied under Val Cushing and did her best to carry on his tradition of open information and support of fellow artists. She also had a BS and MBA from Michigan State University in the 1960's. She had previously shown her work at Members Art Gallery, Rochester; Lil Street Studios in Chicago and The Gallery in Alfred, NY. She is survived by her devoted husband and care-giver of 50 years, Rick; her sister Dr. Janina Latack Tucson, AZ; Andrew and Jessica Latack, her nephew and his wife and their two adorable dogs, Fern and Elle, all of Manhattan; and by her dear friend Carrie Crane, also of Chicago. At Karen's request no services will be held. Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.