Karen L. Zylstra

Karen L. Zylstra

Karen Zylstra Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 29, 2016.
Karen was born on August 29, 1943 and passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Karen was a resident of Willmar, Minnesota at the time of her passing. She attended Central Minnesota Christian School in Prinsburg, graduating in 1961. She was married to Gary Zylstra. SERVICE Wednesday 29 Jun 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Christ Lutheran Church 104 E. Henderson St. Hendricks, MN 56136 Visitation will resume Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church. VISITATION Tuesday 28 Jun 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Christ Lutheran Church 104 E. Henderson St. Hendricks, MN 56136 A Prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.

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