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Karen Ann Gustafson Cook

Karen Ann Gustafson Cook, of Mission, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, at the age of 79.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Paulanna Gustafson Cook, and her son, William “Chris” Cook.  Karen is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Donohue (Troy), brothers Tom Gustafson (Sondra), Dean Gustafson (Diane Schumacher), Paul Gustafson (Debbie), Gene Gustafson and her sister Nancy Perdue (Mike Morris).  Karen is also survived by her grandchildren; Christian Donohue, Zoe Brown, Samanthia Brown, Conner Donohue and her special friend Marc Miller.  Karen leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well.  Karen enjoyed spending time outside, especially golfing and fishing.  She also enjoyed cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and Nebraska Cornhuskers.  Karen had a great sense of humor that many will remember her for.  Karen will be deeply missed by those that knew her.

 

Burial will be held at a later date. 
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Susan Allen Dec 19, 2023

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I’m so sorry Gene for the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gustafson Family 🙏🙏🙏

Vicki Miller Sowinski Dec 19, 2023

Friend ,Greenville ,South Carolina

Marc Miller is my brother so on my many trips to Bloomfield, Iowa to visit my family, Karen would be there with my brother. She was like family to me. We would take walks around the Bloomfield square in the morning and coffee at a little restaurant there. We had such fun together and stayed in touch throughout the year. Even though I have never met any of her brothers and her sister, I want you to know how fondly she spoke of all of you as well as of Jennifer. My brother, Marc, and all of my family loved her beyond words and will miss her more than any of us can say. She was a bright light in all of my visits back home and her light will shine for all of you now as you live on such special memories of her. I loved her dearly. Vicki

Gigi Hellman Dec 20, 2023

Friend since high school ,Austin ,Texas

Dear dear Karen, I will forever miss your laugh and all of our silly conversations and reminiscing about the Miege days…….and all that that implies! You were Paula’s friend and then you got to be my friend. I will be forever grateful. My heart is happy knowing you are with Chris and your mom. ❤️❤️

Catherine Mulloy Spraley Dec 22, 2023

Friend of Karen and her family ,Overland Park, Kansas ,Kansas

I was deeply saddened to hear of Karen's death. Working together at AT&T was a enjoyable time for us. As you said Karen had a marvelous sense of humor. She was quite the bridge player. Gene, you were the last Gustafson brother I got to talk to. You were such a loving, caring brother.

Clay Miller Dec 25, 2023

Family Friend ,Las Vegas ,Nevada

We sure are going to miss Karen and those times we all spent together in Bloomfield. Some of the best memories we all shared with Karen were boating at Lake Rathburn, fishing at Delzell’s Pond, golfing at the country club & drinks at Slicks on Thursdays just to mention a few. All of us will forever miss Karen, her smile and witty sense of humor could bring joy to any room and make everyone feel welcome. Our Dad (Marc) & Karen spent many wonderful years together traveling to Phoenix, Las Vegas, the mountains of Colorado and many summers at Lake of the Ozarks all while enjoying each other companionship & making everlasting memories together. We were all blessed to have Karen as a part of our family, and she will hold a special place in all our hearts.