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Karen Lee Klobuchar of Laurium, Michigan passed away on October 9, 2026 at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium.
Karen was born on July 21, 1941 in Detroit to parents Peter Shevchenko and Erma Kaura.
She grew up attending Calumet schools and graduated from Calumet High School. She went on to graduate from Suomi College and Michigan Tech, and then went to the Los Angeles Police Academy.
Karen worked as a Los Angeles Police Officer for 25 years until her retirement.
She moved to Montana to have a small farm of animals. Karen loved her animals, especially Sarge, Hank, and Henry. She also loved shopping! Karen moved back to the U.P. in 2019 to be closer to her family.
Karen is preceded in death by her mother Erma and stepfather Roy Strand, father Peter Shevchenko, sister Frances J. Prach (Strand), and sons Brian and Bruce Klobuchar.
She is survived by her nieces Denise (Kevin) Gruver, and Nancy (Brad Heikkila) Prach, nephew Shawn Kump, sister Pauline (Terence Poirier), and special friends Sarge (dog), Hank (cat), and Henry (cat).
Erickson-Crowley-Peterson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
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