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Karen Ann Simek

1963 - 2017

BORN

1963

DIED

2017

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Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Karen Simek Obituary

Simek, Karen Ann Passed away on January 31, 2017 at the age of 53. Beloved wife of Kevin Sasse. Daughter of Marie and the late Tom Simek. Sister of Kathy (Steven) Broniarczyk, Michael (Karen), Robert (Kathleen), and Mary (Alan) Hilker. Aunt to eight nieces and nephews. Daughter-in-law of Neil and Suzanne Sasse. Sister-in-law of Jill (Ryan). Visitation will be Friday, February 3, 2017 at the FUNERAL HOME from 4PM until 7PM with a prayer service at 6:45PM. A second visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2017 from 10AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, N89 W16297 Cleveland Ave.; Menomonee Falls. Private burial at the Church Cemetery.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 2, 2017.

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Patricia Vander Wielen

January 27, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Alan Smolen

January 27, 2019

I cannot believe that is has been 2 years already since Karen has been taken from us. She is missed everyday by her co workers and people that interact with her. She was a very sweet and kind person and taken from us WAY TOO early...

Kathy Felske

January 27, 2019

Two years later, and I'm still very sad that we lost this wonderful lady.

Patricia Vander Wielen

February 8, 2017

Simek Family

I am so very sorry to hear about the tragic death of your beloved Karen. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debra Cook

February 7, 2017

I used to work at Garden Fresh in their QA department and I remember when Karen started there. She was a kind woman and I am very saddened by the news of her death.

Kathy Piek Mickelson

February 5, 2017

Dear Family,
Please accept my condolences at this time, I am saddened by your loss cousin Marie,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
Kathy Mickelson(Piek)

February 4, 2017

We remember Karen babysitting our children, driving carpool with us, neighborhood gatherings, helping Marie when sick. She will be missed. Peace to all of the family. All the Peikerts.

martha gonzalez

February 3, 2017

mi mas sentido pesame para toda la familia ella fue una persona responsable en su trabajo.una gran compa~era Dios bendiga a nuestra compa~era

martha gonzalez

February 3, 2017

mi mas sentido pesame para la familia ella fue mi compa~era de trabajo un ser humano muy lindo.

February 3, 2017

May the Perpetual Light shine upon you Karen, and may you rest in peace with JMJ for all eternity! From your sister in Christ at St. Jeromes, Linda

Alan Smolen

February 3, 2017

My condolences to all of Karen's family members and friends that are grieving at this time.
I was fortunate enough to have worked with Karen over the years as a vendor to Garden Fresh Foods. She was a very kind and wonderful person. She will be sadly missed.

God Bless Karen.

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Sent Flowers

February 2, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Karen at Country Maid many years ago. She was a wonderful person.
Pat Plotkin

February 2, 2017

Dear Marie and Family,

May God bless you all at your time of need. You have the condolences of my family.
Carol Pluta

Kathy Felske

February 2, 2017

Karen was a baby sitter for us when our two children were young. My heart aches that you lost her at such a young age, and you will be in my prayers.

KAY

February 2, 2017

I will forever cherish being with Karen at our Mount Mary College reunions. Rest in peace dear friend.

KAY

February 2, 2017

I will forever cherish time together at our Mount Mary College reunions. Rest in peace dear friend.

February 2, 2017

I am sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2

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3

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Feb

3

Prayer Service

6:45 p.m.

Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Feb

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

N89 W16297 Cleveland Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI

Feb

6

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH,

N89 W16297 Cleveland Ave, Menomonee Falls., WI

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