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Karen KAUFENBERG Obituary

Age 67, of Cottage Grove Passed away with family beside her on October 6, 2023 after battling stage 4 lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, William & Caroline Firkus. Survived by brother, Bill "Buggs" (Karen) Firkus; sons, Scott (Lisa) Kaufenberg & 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. Celebration of Life service to be held October 18 at Inver Hills Church (8265 Babcock Trail E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077). Visitation begins at 10 am, with a service at 11 am, followed by a luncheon.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 15, 2023.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Inver Hills Church

8265 Babcock Trail E., Inver Grove Heights, MN

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Inver Hills Church

8265 Babcock Trail E., Inver Grove Heights, MN

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