Karen Fishkin Obituary
Karen S. Fishkin, 83, of La Junta, Colorado passed away September 30, 2024 at Joni Fair Hospice Facility in Pueblo, CO surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 12, 1940 in La Junta to Ralph & Bea (Morgan) Luginbill.
Karen is survived by her children, Christopher Fishkin of Houston, TX; Donna (Joel) Polasko of La Junta, CO; and Dayna Bender of La Junta, CO; grandchildren, Jessica Fishkin; Bob Fishkin; Katie Sue Fishkin; Karen Michelle Polasko; Nikolas (Erika) Fishkin; Bethany Bender; and Stone Mata; great-grandchildren, Luka & Lucee Fishkin; siblings, Johnny (Rosie) Luginbill; and Nancy Luginbill; nephew, Patrick Luginbill and niece, DeeDee (Robert) Pacheco. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fishkin; parents, Ralph & Bea Luginbill; and infant sister, Sandra Luginbill.
Memorial Service for Karen will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First Church of La Junta with Rev. Dr. M.J. Romano officiating. Services conclude at the church.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
401 Raton Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
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