Karen L. Giguere

Karen L. Giguere, 78 of Iron Mountain, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on April 11, 1940, daughter of the late Anton and June (Cootware) Dorfler. She attended the Kingsford schools, graduating from Kingsford High School in 1958. She married David Giguere on February 27, 1960 at the American Martyrs Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1991. Karen worked in Laundry at Maryhill Manor for many years. She was also a bartender for many years, a job she truly enjoyed. Perhaps her favorite job title was, Mom. Raising and caring for her 6 children was the job she loved the most. Also known as "ma" to the ledge street gang and the friends of her children, who all spent countless hours around the table playing cards and singing John Denver. This tradition continued with her grandchildren and their friends and she was known as "G" to the new generation. She was always ready for an adventure and loved to travel. She was always up for a road trip. She enjoyed her time spent with the "Happy Losers Club". In her free time she loved to cross stitch, use her Ipad to check Facebook, doing jigsaw puzzles, and especially reading. She also enjoyed getting her hair done once a week by Marie Edwards. She loved her grandchildren dearly, and truly loved following them in all of their adventures through school, sporting events and life. Besides her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe and Vince "Buzz" Dorfler; Sister in-law, and brothers in-law, Lois and Ray Steeno, Joe Wender, and Bruce Albert. Karen is survived by her 6 children, Denise Giguere of Appleton, Mike (Sheila) Giguere of Gwinn, Monica (Barry) Fohn of Iron Mountain, John (Sandy) Giguere of Kingsford, Jim "Rook" (Becky) Giguere of Howard, WI, and Jenni Giguere of Appleton; grandchildren, Travis, Jason (Amber) Jessica "Bird", Ashley and David; 2 great grandchildren, Scarlett and Declan; sisters and brother, Nance Zecchin, Mary Wender, Phil Dorfler, and Sue Albert; she is further survived by several nieces and nephews. Karens family will be eternally grateful to all the doctors and nurses and cna's on the 4th floor at Bellin Hospital for all the support, phenomenal care,and love that they provided to Karen. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Rev. Peter Erickson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Karen L. Giguere online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Karen L. Giguere

April 11, 1940 - July 6, 2018