Karen I. Bielawski

Karen I. Bielawski, 77, of Marquette, passed away Thursday morning, August 11, 2016 at Mill Creek Assisted Living in Marquette with her loving family at her side and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Karen was born on October 26, 1938 in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, a daughter of Frank and Orel (Parker) Keith. She had resided in Marquette since 2013. For many years, Karen was employed at Sellstrom Manufacturing Company in Ironwood, retiring from Jacquart Manufacturing Company. In her free time, Karen enjoyed reading, working with stain glass and exploring genealogy. She was a former member of the Jaycees and Jaycettes, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Ironwood Historical Society. She was also a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood. Survivors include three daughters, Lorelei Lynn (Steve) Bibler of Hesperia, CA, Dawn (John) Mayotte of Negaunee and Crystal Ann (Pete) Massoglia of Marquette; five grandchildren, Deanna and Leah Bibler, Ian Mayotte, Brittany and Stephanie Massoglia; also two step-granddaughters, and six step-great grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald (Bonnie) Keith of Willmar, MN and Michael (Vicki) Keith of Savage, MN; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was her husband, Robert Bielawski on February 18, 2014; one sister, Judy Malvin and a brother, Steven Keith. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 25th at 1 p.m. (CST) in St. Mary's Cemetery in Hurley, Wisconsin with Rev. Robb Jurkovich officiating. A luncheon and celebration of Karen's life will follow at the American Legion, 201 Iron Street, Hurley, from 2 until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Regional Hospice, 216 Aurora Street, Ironwood, MI 49938. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home of Marquette is serving the Bielawski family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com