Karen L. Schroeder, 66, died Feb. 1, 2013 at the Reno County Hospice House. She was born Aug. 2, 1946 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Charlie and Iris Lyon Willis.
She was a lifetime Hutchinson resident, growing up in Willowbrook, she was a Nickerson High School graduate and had worked at the former Sambo’s Restaurant and was later a Courtesy Clerk at Dillon’s Northgate Store.
She is survived by her son, Heath Schroeder, Hutchinson, a grandson, Russell Witt, Addison, IL, brother, Russel Willis, Hudson, CO, two sisters; Anna Mae Cernetisch, Rock Creek, IL and Beatrice Lackey, Denver, CO.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Wed., Feb. 6, 2013 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the book from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Karen Schroeder Medical Fund in care of First National Bank.