Karen Margaret Stewart, 87, formerly of Rochester, passed away on November 16, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE.

Karen was born on June 10, 1934 in Rochester to Clarence and Helene (Fitzgerald) Stewart. She attended graduated from Lourdes High School in 1952 and soon thereafter, began working for Bell Telephone in Rochester. Later, she was transferred to Omaha, where she worked until her retirement. Karen loved knitting and crocheting, and playing the lottery.

She is survived by her sibling Darrell Stewart of Rochester and nieces and nephews.

She preceded in death by her two sisters, Ann Marie Starkson, Dorothy Hanson, and her parents.

The Funeral Mass for Karen will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Father Russell Scepaniak Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rochester.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com