(nee Ernst) Passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the age of 52 years. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Jamie Lynne. Cherished sister of Jeff (Carol) Ernst, Chris Ernst, and the late Danny Ernst. Dear sister-in-law of Kathy (Dean) Slindee.  Daughter of Pat and the late Bruce Ernst.  Step daughter-in-law of Bernice Peterson. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. 

Visitation will be on Monday, January 23 from 4PM until time of Funeral Service at 7PM at the FUNERAL HOME. A private burial will take place at Wauwatosa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Karen’s name to the American Cancer Society are greatly appreciated.