Karen Ann (Williams) Sedlachek

Karen Ann (Williams) Sedlachek, age 59, of Gilman, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She died at home peacefully in her sleep, after a courageous battle with terminal cancer. Karen was born on May 25, 1965, in Stanley to Hugh and Roberta (Peterson) Williams. She grew up near Jump River where she also attended school. Karen worked at several places through the years, including an ice cream shop, Cenex, and a grocery store. She spent 25 years working at Walgreens, starting as a photography technician, eventually working her way up to management.

Karen enjoyed volleyball, wood burning, crafts, fishing, and various water sports. She loved holidays and birthdays, often decorating; but Christmas was

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always her favorite. She loved country and classic rock music, warm coffee and chocolate… but what she loved the most was spending time with her grandkids.

In the course of her life, Karen gave birth to three children, Krystal to Eugene Novak, Mitchell to Ernest Heath, and Nicole to Michael Williams.

Karen rediscovered her faith in recent years with the help of her close friend, Miriam. She was baptized into the faith in Feb. of 2025.

Karen is survived by her children, Krystal (David) Leek of Austin, Minn., Mitchell (Ashlei) Heath of Iola, and Nicole Williams of Madison; her three grandchildren, Calvin Leek, Lillian and Emma Heath; her three siblings, Hugh (Patsy) Williams, Danny Williams, and LeRoy (Rhonda) Williams; and sister-inlaw, Roxanne Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Dave Williams, and his eldest daughter, Heather.

Celebration of life is to be held Saturday, May 10 2025 at Gilman Park Pavilion, Gilman, at 1 p.m.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

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