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Karen Thone Karen K. Thone, 65, Dodgeville and formerly of Augusta and Osseo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13, at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville with her family at her side. Mom was born Karen Kay Streich on Sept. 9, 1944, in Fort Atkinson to Ervin and Dorothy (Floerke) Streich. She was the youngest of 12 children and the only one to be born in a hospital. After graduating from Fort Atkinson High School, she worked at various locations in the Fort area. On Aug. 22, 1967, she married Sidney A. Thone in Wabasha, Minn. They made their home near Lake Eau Claire in Augusta, later moving to the city of Augusta, where she was a member of Grace Lutheran Church for many years, and more recently to Osseo. After passing, she moved to Dodgeville where she resided at the time of her death. Mom was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, gardening and spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with the joy of her life, her grandson, Christopher. She made all of our holidays special, and they will never be the same without her. Her love and kindness will live on in our hearts forever. She is survived by her son, Rick Thone of Osseo; daughter, Lisa (Brad) Kopic of Arena; grandson, Christopher Thone of Osseo; sisters, Shirley Betschler of Jefferson, Loretta Mittlestadt of Fort Atkinson, Rose Meyer of Colorado and Beverly (Jerry) Krause of Arkansas; sister- in-law, Sylvia (Rick) Berg of Augusta; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Thone, on April 10, 2007; her parents; brothers, Lloyd Streich, Melvin Streich, Carroll Streich and Dean Streich; sisters, Mary Ann Roth, Darlene Krause and Charlotte Roth; mother- and father-in-law, Chris and Esther (Hammer) Thone; nephew, Alan Mittlestadt, and niece, Michelle Bruder. The family would like to thank Dr. Gordon Grieshaber and all of the nurses at Upland Hills Health who cared for Mom in her final days. Your kindness and understanding during this difficult time meant more than you know. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers a donation in name to the charity of your choice. Per her wishes, Mom will be cremated, with private family services being held at a later date. saw you getting weary, the hill too steep to climb, He put His arms around you, and whispered: be We love you, Mom
