Obituary
Karen Louise Dunham
Karen Louise Dunham, 76, of West Salem, formally of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2022 at Mulders Health Care Facility in West Salem, WI.
She was born on January 28th, 1946 to Maye and Edward Larson. She married Don (Sonny) Dunham on March 18th, 1967 In La Crosse at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Karen enjoyed ceramics, baking, puzzles, vacationing, shopping, decorating for the holidays, elephants, and sports teams; Packers, Badgers, and Duke.
Karen is survived by her husband Don (Sonny) Dunham, children Donnie (Sherri) Dunham, Chad (Amy) Dunham, Karee Dunham; Brother Jon (Paul) Lovejoy, grandchildren Emily (BJ) Tully, Sydney Dunham, Mitchell Dunham, and great grandchild Oliver Tully.
She was preceded in death by her mother Maye Lovejoy, father Edward Larson, stepfather Leland (Babe) Lovejoy, brother Edward Larson, mother-in-law Vernice Dunham, father-in-law Donald Dunham, and great granddaughter Josie Elizabeth Tully.
Thank you to Hospice and ICU Mayo doctors, nurses and special friend Vicki DeMaiffe.
A private Funeral Service for family will be held on March 24th, 2022.
A public Celebration of Life will held on April 23rd, 2022 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the West Salem American Legion.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family with arrangements.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Please accept my sympathy.
Rose Mary (Larry)Richardson
So many times Karen and Sonny were there for my family. Will always remember their friendship despite calling me BRAT. Loved her family and always had an hour to brag. Save me a spot Karen.
Deepest Sympathies in your loss. Will be thinking of you in the days ahead. Adam Hesselberg
To Sonny and Family, We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you on this sad occasion. We were so sorry to learn of Karen’s passing, she always brought smiles to everyone she met.
We were so saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. I grew up with Karen from early childhood being neighbors a few doors down. There are so many memories we shared throughout our lives. Even though I have not seen her for awhile I thought of her often through the years. She will always have a place in my heart and will be missed dearly. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Susie and Ed Riley
Thanks Susie I appreciate your words and I know we think the same about you.
our deepest sympathy to Karens family. May Gods peace be with you all,
with thoughts and prayers from a neighbor girl of long ago,
Judie ( French) & Mark Doolittle
Thanks Judie!
Sonny, Donnie, Chad & Karee (and families), I’m so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Karen and now how much she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Though I can’t be there to celebrate her life, please know that you’re all in my thoughts.
A wonderful family friend. Always time to share about her family. Such a full heart. Lord, you’ll have to do something pretty special to replace Karen Dunham. Rest in peace girl!
So sorry for your loss. Karen and Loma can now talk about the good old days. Take care, love you all.
I am saddened to hear of Karens passing. She and I grew up next door from each other on Avon Street. My memories of she and I will never be forgotten. She was my Pal along with Susie our other good friend neighbor. Together we met many childhood challenges that kids get themselves into and our parents had to do our undoing. It was all fun. Our talks often included our plans when we finish school, game playing and just being friends. I now think of her laughter and the good times we had. Also our shared bond to support each other. She was always there for me.
Sonny, I share your loss of a wonderful wife and my friend. Even though we drifted apart some I have always thought about the two of you and our past.
Thanks Steve!
Sonny, Donnie, Chad and Karee,
Karen was a very special person. She was so giving. Sydney and Mitch loved her dearly. There will be a lonely spot where she used to be. She was sick for too long, but now she is free of pain and flying with the Angels.
Peace be with you all.
Sonny and family,
So sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. Our hearts go out to you. We shared great childhood memories – getting together at Babe and Maye’s for Christmas; backyard family get-togethers at Ger and Evelyn’s and at Grandma Julia’s. For a time we all lived within a few of blocks of each other. Great family memories – distant as they are. Take care.
Steve and Cindy Lovejoy
I’m so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. She was always good to us kids and personally made me feel welcome and heard.
Sonny and family,
I echo my brother’s recollection of good times and family get-togethers from the early years. I remember Karen well and still have my own copy of that same photo from when we were classmates. I hope you can share solace in celebrating her life. Warm regards.
Dave Lovejoy
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Don, so sorry to hear about Karen. I will miss seeing her in my office and talking about all your travels. Cyndi Dooley Pehler
My Condolences to Sonny and your Family. Karen was always a “GREAT FRIEND”. R.I.P. Karen