Karen Ann (Halbach) Bohannon

Sunrise: April 23, 1961 · Sunset: July 25, 2025

Karen Ann (Halbach) Bohannon, age 64, of New Holstein, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 25, 2025, after nearly a four-year fight with cancer.

A devoted partner, mother, beloved sister, and cherished grandmother, Karen's life was a testament to love, kindness, and above all, family.

She was the devoted partner of Patrick Bohannon; loving mother to Allison (Anthony) Pape and Jessica Bohannon; sister to Judy (Al), Mary (Mike), Linda, Dennis (Iris), Mike (Priscilla), and Kim (Scott); and adoring grandmother to Josephine and Margaret. Karen poured her heart and soul into her family.

Karen enjoyed spending time reading all genres of books, watching classic films, having lunches with her friends, and watching Sunday afternoon Packer games from the couch in her living room with her two loyal French Brittany's named Jax and Merlin by her side. Most of all Karen enjoyed time with her family.

Karen held a particularly special bond with her two granddaughters Josie and Maggie, who affectionately named her "Eba.". Whether playing on the swing in their backyard, spending time with them at the family's Northwoods cabin on their pontoon or just sitting on the sand beach looking for stones, Karen cherished her time with Josie and Maggie. For Karen, more than anything else was the importance of creating lasting memories for Josie and Maggie! Whether at the lake, over holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, or the July 4th Karen's priority was time with "her babies". When they weren't together every evening ended with a phone call and their kiss goodnight.

Not only was she the heart and soul of her family—a bright light whose wisdom, humor, and encouragement left an enduring mark on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Karen is survived by her devoted partner, Patrick; her daughters, Allison and Jessica; her treasured granddaughters, Josie and Maggie; and her siblings, Judy (Al) Simon, Mary Lutzke, Dennis (Iris) Halbach, and Kim (Scott) Nielson. Her in laws; Priscilla Halbach, Margie (Al) Hartman, Bob (Terri) Bohannon, & Bill Kamper.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LaVern and Margaret Halbach. Her siblings, Mike Halbach and Linda Ehnert, and her in laws; Robert & Angie Bohannon, & Mary Della Kamper.

A Liturgy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein, WI 53061. Rev. Alvan Amadi will officiate. Burial will take place in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery following the Mass.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Karen's family at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061 on Friday, September 5th from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be at the funeral home Saturday, September 6th from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM.

For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

Naperville Service Information:  Visitation will be Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville IL 60540. All are invited to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 4 at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville IL 60540.