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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 …

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Born

May 9th, 1946
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Passed away

June 20th, 2025
Montrose, CO

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Cause of death

Congestive Heart Failure

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Grand View Cemetery

16300 6450 Court, Montrose, CO 81403
Red Mountain Funeral Home
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Hospice of the West - Phoenix
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