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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, January 13, 2024, for a visitation from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
A service celebrating and remembering her life will follow at 4:00 p.m.
An interment will take place at Mound Cemetery at a later date.
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In Loving Memory of Colleen Karen Gray
Colleen Gray, affectionately known as Karen, peacefully passed away on January 4, 2024, at Ascension – All Saints, at the age of 78. She was born on October 21, 1945, in Racine, WI, to the late Larry and Irene Lalor.
Throughout her life, Karen touched the lives and hearts of those around her with her kindness, and caretaking nature. Tiny yet mighty, she will always be remembered driving her pink flatbed truck, running her own salvage business. She was deeply spiritual and loved helping others as a Reiki Master.
She is survived by a large and loving family, including her children Tammy Mortensen and for the last 8 years she dedicated her life to lovingly raising Jermaine Conner & Kamyra Jordan. Her siblings Carolyn (Bob) Ratelis & Chuck Lalor. Her grandchildren, Melissa (Nick) Milligan, Amanda (Ben) Andersen, Toni Cuccio, Racquel (Brian) Richter & Megan Mortensen. Great-grandchildren Cadence Kolp, Nathan, Alex, Ryan, Noah & Jason Milligan, Jaylen, Kaleb & Emma Cuccio, and a great-great-grandchild on the way.
In addition to her immediate family, Karen loved and is remembered by too many important people to mention, including many cousins, nieces, nephews, and those who became family along the way due to her warm and loving presence.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her son Paul Mortensen, sister Christine Dennison, and grandson Michael Biedrzycki.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, January 13, 2024, for a visitation from 3:00-4:00 p.m. A service celebrating and remembering her life will follow at 4:00 p.m. An interment will take place at Mound Cemetery at a later date.
Karen’s family is grateful to her brother Chuck for his help in caring for her and her children in her time of need.
Vicki Derke says
Is was a pleasure to know Karen. She was kind and made everyone feel important and welcomed.
Dennis Lamar says
God bless you Karen..🙏
You can now relax and enjoy your future with the Lord ❤️
Chris Bastian says
My sympathy to Tammy, Melissa, Amanda and Toni on Karen’s passing. She was a lovely person who will be missed by many. Much love to all of you and your families. Chris Bastian
Cindy Vetter (Wiese) says
I remember Karen as Small but tough woman with a heart of gold .
Karen could find humor in anything. My sympathy to the family.