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In memory of
Karen Kay McKishen
May 9, 1946 - June 20, 2025
May 9, 1946 - Jun 20, 2025
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Obituary
Karen Kay McKishen (Gieselman) passed away in Maricopa, Arizona, on June 20, 2025, at the age of 79.
Karen was born on May 9, 1946, in Burlington, Iowa, to Elmer and Alice (Hutcheson) Gieselman. She gave her life to Christ at the age of 16 during a revival service at the Burlington Church of the Nazarene. She remained a lifelong member of the Church of the Nazarene, and taught for many years in their children’s …
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What a wonderful example of a woman of deep faith -- a Proverbs 31 woman for sure. So glad I was privileged to know he…
What a wonderful example of a woman of deep faith -- a Proverbs 31 woman for sure. So glad I was p…
What a wonderful example of a woman of deep faith -- a Proverbs …
Timeline
Born
May 9th, 1946
Passed away
June 20th, 2025
Montrose, CO
Survived by
Sarah Koschmann
Daughter
Nathan Koschmann
Son-in-law
Troy Koschmann
Grandson
Jasper Koschmann
Grandson
Wayne Gieselman
Brother
Stanley Gieselman
Brother
Followed in death by
SSgt. Paul McKischen
Husband
Predeceased by
Elmer Gieselman
Father
Alice (Hutcheson) Gieselman
Mother
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Cause of death
Congestive Heart Failure
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Red Mountain Funeral Home
Hospice care provided by
Hospice of the West - Phoenix
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In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to Colorado West Christian school.
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