Karen Ann O'Loughlin

About Karen

Karen Ann O’Loughlin, 79, of Northome, MN passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Bigfork Valley Communities in Bigfork, MN.

Karen was born on September 14, 1942 in Bigfork, MN, the daughter of Andrew and Esther (Manske) Blixt. She attended school in Bigfork and later obtained her GED.

She was united in marriage to Francis James “Jim” O’Loughlin on September 19, 1959 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Northome. They moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1959, to Grand Rapids, MN in 1967 and to Wildwood Township in 1979. She received an associate’s degree from Bemidji Vo-Tech in 1986.

She was employed at the Northome Health Care Center for many years and volunteered at the Northome School. She retired in 1994 and then participated in the Northome Farmer’s Market for 13 years. She also belonged to the Eagle’s Club in Grand Rapids, the Wildwood Community Club and the “Card Click”.

She enjoyed reading, playing cards, knitting, gardening/canning, baking, cooking, crafts and playing bass guitar with her husband, Jim.

Karen had the gift of being a hostess. She would always have a pot of coffee on and offer company some lunch or a sweet treat. She always enjoyed company and had a smile to share.

Karen is survived by 4 Daughters, Brenda Patrow of Grand Rapids, MN, Missy Hartman of Northome, MN, Colleen “Teener” Swang of Northome and Anna (Logan) Johnson; 1 Son, Jeff (Janeice) O’Loughlin; 12 Grandchildren, Joni (Jeff) Pritchard, James (Sondra) Grover, Angel Patrow, Nathan O’Loughlin, Bryan (Addie) O’Loughlin, Luke O’Loughlin, Brandon (Katie) Hartman, Hannah Hartman, Joey Hartman, Charlie Swang, Hattie (Reed) Pritchard and Marleigh and Maeble Johnson; 12 Great Grandchildren; Aunt, Elsie (Jack) Sack of Waseca, MN; Brother-in-law and Sisters-in-law, Wayne (June) O’Loughlin, Joyce O’Loughlin and Carol Estabrooks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her loving Husband, Jim O’ Loughlin; Parents, Andrew and Esther Blixt; 4 brothers, Dean Blixt, Vernon “Jr.” Blixt, Wayne Blixt and Douglas “Butch” Blixt; Son-in-law, Mike Patrow; Sisters & Brothers-in-law, Shirley (Elmer) Thielke and Faye (Jiggs) Estabrooks; Brothers-in-law, Earl Estabrooks, Kenny (Nancy) O’Loughlin and Terry O’Loughlin.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Karen

March 19, 2022

Hope Lutheran Church 12234 3rd St, Northome, MN 56661, USA

Pastor Luke Berntson will be officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at a later date at the Wildwood Cemetery in Northome.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home