Karen S Wedel

Karen S. Wedel 79 died August 25, 2024, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 2, 1944, in Newton, Kansas to Norman and Betty (Safe) Stahlheber. On April 7, 1963, she married Allan Wedel and he survives of the home.

Karen attended New Spring Church and was retired as a secretary for the John Hosford Sheild of Shelter insurance agency.

She enjoyed spending time reading, especially mysteries and traveling with her husband. Maine was a especially enjoyed destination where she liked to eat the local lobster. Karen had a fondness for Disney and especially Micky Mouse. Her greatest joy was her family and making memories with her husband, kids and grandkids.

She is survived by her husband Allan of the home; son James (Andrea) Wedel; daughter Jean (Anthony) Moore-Johnson; brothers Kent, Norman and David Stahlheber and one sister Betty Schmidt. There are 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren that survive.

She is preceded in death by her parents and Nancy Brooks

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2024, at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Newton

Memorials may be made to Caring Hands Humane Society and left with the funeral home,