Karen Medinger

Karen C. Medinger, age 80, of Kiel, Wis., passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2022, at Sycamore Lodge Senior Living in Kiel.

She was born on Sept. 25, 1942, in Port Washington, Wis., a daughter of the late Anthony and Alberta (Klos) Carriveau.

Karen graduated from Port Washington High School.

On June 17, 1961, she married James Medinger at St. Mary’s Church in Lake Church. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 2021.

She worked as a real estate agent, owned and operated Plush Pony Gift Store in Port Washington for many years and worked at St. Cyril Parish in Sheboygan.

Karen enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, playing in her golf league, sewing, shopping and spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and friend.

Survivors include her three children, Scott (Lisa) Medinger of Virginia, Tamela Medinger of Plymouth and Bret Medinger of Random Lake; four grandchildren, Jake (Hannah) Medinger of Virginia, Danielle (Caleb) Hanks of Virginia, Sawyer Bruggink of Mequon and Cole Bruggink of Plymouth; two sisters, Joanne (Allen) Thill and Marlene (Paul) Kimball; and sisters-in-law Audrey (Bill) Bowles and Helen Carriveau.

She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers, Dale and Dennis Carriveau.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth from 4 to 6 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. Father Steve Lampe and Father Tom DeVries will co-officiate.

Following the service will be a time for food and continued fellowship.

Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family.

For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.

The family would like to send a special thanks to the staff of Sycamore Lodge Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice for all the care and compassion given to Karen.