Coldwater, MI
Karen Ann Wicks, 62, of Coldwater (formerly of Gladstone), passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at her home.
Karen was born Feb. 17, 1953, to Walter C. and Helen M. (Bier) Johnson in Escanaba, Mich. After graduating from high school, Karen received her bachelor’s degree in special education from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and she received her master’s degree in reading from Wayne State University in Detroit. She worked as a special education teacher, starting in Flushing, Mich., and from 1987 until her retirement in 2010 she taught at Branch Intermediate School District in Bronson and Coldwater.
Karen enjoyed golfing, painting, basket weaving and traveling in her spare time.
Karen is survived by her sister, Linda (John) Dittburner of Oshkosh, Wis.; her nephews, Andrew Dittburner of Green Bay, Wis., and Matthew (Marla) Dittburner of Omro, Wis.; her first cousin, David Johnson of Detroit; and she is also survived by many cousins and friends.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside services will be held on Friday June 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone with Rev. Paul Strom officiating.
Don Gagnon - Fort Wayne, IN
So sorry to hear about Karen. I hadn’t see Karen or Linda in probably 40 years, but was a friend of their Dad Walt through ham radio, and I worked in the Star Market after school in high school. My deepest sympathy to Linda and all of the family.
Lynn Buckland-Brown
Karen was my roommate at Western. We had a very fun year!!!! She was my maid of honor and I was her bridesmaid. We joined up at Special Ed. conferences and in Oshkosh with Linda and shared many teacher’s stories. We were best friends for many years and I’ll miss her…
Paul J. & Dale E. Rajala - Acme, MI
Our deepest sympathy Linda on the passing of your dear sister Linda. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person!
Kay Shapy
Linda and family-I was so sorry to learn of Karen’s passing. I will always
remember her wit and fun loving nature. Thinking of you with
sincere sympathy.