Karen D. Holz

On July 29, 2009, Karen D. Holz, passed away while on a cruise in Alaska.Karen was born October 3, 1954 in Princeton, MN to Vivian and Norman Schafer. She graduated in 1973 from the Winona Senior High School. She then attended the Winona Area Vocational School (SE Tech) and received a degree in Sales and Management.In 1977 Karen married Everett Holz in Watertown, SD. In 1986 she began working as an Education Assistant for the Winona School District. She was a member of Central Lutheran Church and the Winona Eagles Club. Karen was an avid Yankees fan and Packer fan. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing all kinds of crafts and traveling. She is survived by her husband Everett, her daughters Heather (Joshua) Jorgensen of Winona, Katie (Douglas) Hansen of Winona, granddaughters Caitlin and Abagail Hansen and Alexis Jorgensen. Her sister Janice (Galen) Hass of Isanti, MN, brothers Dwain (Diane) Schafer of Milaca, MN, Ronnie (Nikki) Schafer of Watertown, SD, her mother-in-law Villa Holz and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death by her parents.She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. "I wish I could have told you I Love You, one more time."
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