Karen Sue Langenburg

Karen Sue Langenburg obituary, Bay City, MI

Karen Sue Langenburg

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Karen Langenburg Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Penzien-Steele Funeral Home - In Bay City on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Karen Sue Langenburg was born in Bay City, Michigan on March 28, 1942 to the late Arthur and Stella (Bigda) Rowell. She passed away on November 22, 2025 at Independence Village in Saginaw.
She was preceded in death on February 13, 2024 by her husband Jerome G. Langenburg.
Karen was a member of the Red Hat Society. Prior to retirement, she was a medical transcriptionist and had been employed by St. Mary's Hospital as well as private doctor offices.
She is survived by her daughters: Jane (Ron) Tucker and Michelle (Dan Anaya) Fisk. She was preceded in death by her step-son Jason Langenburg, and her siblings Marilyn Hollingsworth, Norman Rowell and Mary Rowell.
The Funeral Liturgy will be Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11 a.m.at Penzien Steele Funeral Home. Presiding will be Fr. Patrick C. O'Connor. Visiting prior to the Liturgy will begin at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital.
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Upcoming Events

Dec

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Penzien-Steele Funeral Home Inc. - In Bay City

608 N. Madison Ave., Bay City, MI 48708

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Dec

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Penzien-Steele Funeral Home Inc. - In Bay City

608 N. Madison Ave., Bay City, MI 48708

Send Flowers