Karen F. McKenna, of Shawano, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, in Appleton.
Karen was born Nov. 27, 1955, in Cudahy to the late Donald and Gertrude (Gondek) Miller. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1974. On Aug. 25, 1979, Karen was united in marriage to Dick McKenna in Shawano. She worked in retail for 14 years and bartended at many local places. Karen loved reading books watching SYFI and scary movies, and animals, especially her cats. She enjoyed family vacations especially Wisconsin Dells.
Karen was an outgoing woman who could talk to anyone. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Karen is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dick; daughters, Tuesday Pyawasit and Tamara (Robby) Caldwell; grandchildren, Micheala, Kenaesah, DaMayah, Armani, Dylan, Quincey, Robby Jr. and Isaiah; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Jeff Miller. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Gertrude Miller.
Private family services will be held.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her special sister-in-law, Cindy for always being there for her.
