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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen P. Gallion, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Karen, born on March 12, 1942, in Kenosha, WI, to the late Robert E. and Grace C. Knight, peacefully departed from this world on Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was a pillar of strength, known for her compassionate nature and unwavering dedication to her family. Despite her towering height of 5’11”, Karen was a gentle soul who worked tirelessly as a bookkeeper for a number of realtors in town along with Kenosha Title Company. Most recently she was the bookkeeper for RC Property Works. She continued to work diligently until just two weeks before her passing, a testament to her strong work ethic and determination.
Throughout her life, Karen found joy in simple pleasures such as fishing, completing jigsaw puzzles, watching game shows, and sharing meals with friends. She was a devoted mother who raised her sons single-handedly, until her marriage to Clinton Gallion, Sr. on August 27, 1977. Going on to create a loving and supportive home for her, now, blended family. Karen found particular happiness in celebrating important milestones, including her marriage to Clint, her sons’ graduations from Marine Corps boot camp and college, and the births of her grandchildren.
Karen is survived by her sons Clint, Mike, Stephen, Kevin, and Kurt, along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Knight-Brown, who shared a special bond with her throughout their lives.
Karen was preceded in death by: Clinton Gallion, Robert Knight, Grace Knight, Roberta Odegaard
Karen P. Gallion will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched with her kindness and love. Rest in peace, dear Karen.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Piasecki Funeral Home.
Interment will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans https://www.dav.org/ and St. Peter’s Catholic Church https://www.stpeterskenosha.com/ .
