Karen B. Kulinski

Karen B. Kulinski obituary, Waukesha, WI

Karen B. Kulinski

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Karen Kulinski Obituary

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Karen B. Kulinski, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 62. She was born on March 5, 1963, in Waukesha, the daughter of Eugene and Doris (nee: Scheele) Sherry. On November 9, 1985 she married Stephen J. Kulinski at Ascension Lutheran Church.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Stephen, of Waukesha, along with their son Caleb Kulinski of Madison. She is further survived by her siblings Sue (Terry) Stevens of Pewaukee, Mark (Laurel) Sherry of New Holstein, WI, Julie (Geno) Galbari of Wales and Mike (Kris) Sherry of Appleton, brother-in-law Jim Ciancimino of Caldwell, WI, nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends and acquaintances. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Nancy Ciancimino and her two beloved dogs Buddy and Toby.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. Celebration of Life at Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Avenue in Waukesha. Memorials are appreciated to Alzheimer’s Association 620 S. 76th St. Suite 160, Milwaukee, WI 53214 or American Cancer Society N19 W24350 Riverwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

13

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1110 S Grand Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

Send Flowers

Dec

13

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

1110 S Grand Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

Send Flowers