Karen Beverly Kaufenberg (Firkus)
January 23, 1956 – October 6, 2023
Cottage Grove, MN, USA
Karen B. Kaufenberg (Firkus), Age 67, Cottage Grove, passed away with family beside her on October 6, 2023 after battling stage 4 lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents William and Caroline Firkus. Survived by brother Bill “Buggs” (Karen) Firkus, son Scott (Lisa) Kaufenberg, son Clint (Cynthia) Kaufenberg and seven grandkids. Retired from Cub Foods as a customer service specialist, Karen also spent years working at Keenan’s Bar & Grill. An avid animal lover, Karen helped strays over the years, and deeply loved her latest cat, Buddy, who was by her side when she went on to be with Jesus.
memorial service
Celebration of Life
October 18, 2023
Inver Hills Church 8265 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USA
Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Service begins at 11:00
Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services