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Karen Howze-Hadley

Nov 13, 1962 – Jun 6, 2020

Service Details

The Celebration of Her Life will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the Chapel from 10:00am until the time of service.
In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time.  You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building.  For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering.  We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

Racine, WI – Karen Howze-Hadley, age 57, answered The Call of Her Loving Savior on Saturday, June 6, 2020.  The Celebration of Her Life will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:00pm in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the Chapel from 10:00am until the time of service.  Please visit the website at a later date for her full obituary.

In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time.  You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building.  For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering.  We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

Guestbook Entries

  1. Brenda petty says

    Man cuz i cant believe im really writting these words for you im still numb man you held us down you was always big cuz no matter the situation you showed family love im gonna miss you but get yo rest. And keep smiling

  2. Vickie Norman-Doss says

    Karen, my friend you will truly be missed. My continued prayers & condolences to the family. R.I.H

  3. Paula Boykin says

    I find it so hard to accept this I’m very very sorry for your loss rest in peace Karen

  6. Kathryn. Liggins says

    Condolences She was so sweet and always smiling she will be missed for sure keeping you all in prayer

  8. Rina Lambert says

    Thinking of the entire family of Karen’s — wishing you all hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.

  10. Joyce Finley says

    I love you cousin. Will miss you so much. Tell my mom I said hi. Love ❤️

  11. Tonette L Miller says

    Sending my Condolence too the Family of Karen. Karen will be deeply missed. Prayers for you all

  12. Debra Jones says

    Karen, and to her family, I want you to know how I saw you (her) your soul was as beautiful as any could be! As you were so beautiful , I have no idea how or why but I was drawn to you as if I knew you forever. You gave us sunshine every day. I feel honored to have known you. I know your in God’s arms but part of my selfishness is wishing you were still here with us! Your family I want them to know the treasure you have ..her love and beauty will go on within each one of you, my prayers and condolences go out to you God Bless

  15. SK n Marilyn Pearson says

    Yes you fought a good fight take your rest my friend/cousin n law your husband been waiting will keep your family in prayer

  16. Tristan Opahle says

    My prayers are with y’all, Karen was a cool person I just got to know her. Sad she’s gone but, I know heaven is a better place with her now ❤️

  17. Cardella Hicks says

    I was so sorry to hear about Karen. My sincere condolences to the Howze family. My you all be comforted knowing that Karen has a future hope to live forever on a paradise earth.
    Revelation 21:3,4

  18. Emily Hixson says

    I still can’t believe it. Going to miss seeing your bright smile everyday and positive energy no matter what was going on. I know god needed his angel back but I know you will always be with us in our hearts. To her family I am so sorry for your loss she will forever be our Hero on the front lines here at pick n save may she Rest In Peace <3

  19. Kimmie says

    I will miss the beautiful smile you always had, no matter what, for everybody that came in contact with you. The positivity and joy you shared I will hold on to forever. RIH

  21. Darline Billups says

    Cousin ❤️ you forever I will miss you because no matter when I saw you, you were always the same never did I see a bad side of you God saw a beautiful flower in His garden 😍 And he picked it So take your Rest we love you but God loved you First 💓💓😍

  23. Darius Williams says

    Karen you have always shown love to me. I will forever remember your positive spirit and loving smile.

    Love you cousin!

  25. Bob Groth says

    I will keep all of her loved ones in my prayers each day.
    She was a one of kind, a gentle and loving soul. I met her at the pig, and never stopped shopping there because of her wonderful and kind ways. She had a smile for everyone that crossed her path.
    If the world had more gentle, loving, caring and beautiful people like Karen, world peace could be in our near future.
    I will never forget Karen, as long as I live.
    May she rest in peace, in God’s Heavenly Kingdom.

  26. Tina Fitzgerald says

    Karen, thank you for all the talks about whatever was on our minds that particular day. I will forever miss hearing your infectious laugh, and the smile that was forever on your face. Losing you so unexpectedly was hard, and my prayers go out to your family. I think Billy Joel said it best that Only The Good Die Young. God may have gained his angel but I certainly lost a piece of my heart. Rest well in Heaven, sweetheart.

  28. Vivian Scales says

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family. May God bless you all during this time.

  32. Kimberly Rice Farr says

    She was such a beautiful person to everyone She always had a kind word so sorry for your loss to her wonderful children keep your head up because she will always be watching over you 😍

  34. Robin Hunter (Hoooks) says

    I send my Condolences to the family and friends of Karen. I was shocked when I heard that you had left this life so soon. God continue to bless and keep your family at this time.

  36. Barbara Thompson and family. says

    You will be truly missed my friend Karen R.I.H.I will be praying for the family.

  37. Melinda Hadley says

    I’m sorry for your loss. I’m praying God will strengthen and comfort you in this difficult time. Karen touched so many lives with the love of Jesus… she will be missed without a doubt just know she’s right there with you in your heart!

  39. Charlotte Knight says

    To the Howze/Jones/Hadley Family of Karen,You have my Deepest Sympathy/Condolences
    RIPIH MY CLASS MATE/FRIEND

  40. Patricia German And Family says

    Karen you will Truly Be Missed. My Heart Is Heavy. To The Family You Have My Deepest Sympathy. My Prayers Are With You During This Difficult Time. Karen Was A Beautiful Person. God Only Takes The Best.

  41. Debra Turner says

    R. I. P. Karen, You will truly be missed. Sending condolences to her family.

  42. Leone Buscemi says

    My thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen was such an amazing woman of God her beauty radiates whenever she was
    My heart breaks with all of you, much love

  43. Laurie Coleman McIntosh says

    My prayers are with the family may God continue to wrap his arms around you. Karen will be missed.

  44. Demetrius Powell says

    Sorry about your lost praying for you and your family in the name of Jesus

  47. Kevin McCormick says

    Karen was always positive, upbeat and funny whenever we talked. She clearly was a unique and special human being. I will miss her.

  49. Teresa Bell-McMorris says

    My deepest condolences to my dear friend, I met Karen when we worked at Heritage back over 25-30 years. The Light of Jesus shined through my friend, I believe this Godly Women has an awesome house in heaven. I will remember this extremely organized lady for life. I love you family, and I am yet praying.

  50. Evelyn Smith Griffin says

    I have know karen for a long time. May God continue to bless her and family. My condolences to all the kids,including her grand children, may God give you strength and comfort at this difficult time. RIP karen!!!!!!! From Evelyn Griffin, and person family smith family.❤❤😔👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  53. Tamyra says

    My God bless your beautiful soul until meet again Rest In Peace Karen you will truly be missed
    Love always The TaMyra’s ❤️

  54. Gina Simpson says

    Until we meet again my friend….I will carry you in my heart.
    I will miss our talks…. your smiles and your hugs.

  55. Melissa Petz says

    May you rest in peave and fly high thru heavens gates… GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

  57. Robin Shaw says

    Mrs. Karen was such a sweet, kind person. Her smile would light up a room. Praying for understanding and comfort for her children and grandchildren. Remember God makes no mistakes.

  59. Sue Thrall says

    I had the pleasure of working with karen at pick n save many years ago. Our paths crossed again while working at other places. She was one strong woman, a pleasure to be with and her love of her family was unmatched. Be at peace Karen.

  60. Donna Jarstad says

    Im so sorry for ur loss my heart and prayers abd thoughts and love and hugs to the family R.I.H. Beautiful Angel

  61. Melinda Campbell says

    Karen you have no idea how much I love you. The way you cared and loved on my boys from day one, I will forever be grateful that they had a grandma like you. You’ve taught them so much and I know they will never forget that. Your positive energy, kind words and loving soul will never be forgotten. Until next beautiful and please say hello to my mom. Love you dearly.

  62. Anonymous says

    My condolences to the family, my LOVES! Karen was an AWESOME Women Of God, the light of JESUS shined through her. My sista/friend met our savior. You will be remembered sis. I am yet praying family.

  63. Annie says

    Im going to Miss you Karen& I Love you..Thank you for All the Great Memories🙏for your Kids& Grandkids,Your Mom,Sister& Brothers& Grandkids, your Entirer Family🙏You guys are deeply in my🙏Rest up Sweet Lady😇❤💋

  64. Mary Jeffries says

    Prayers lifted up for the entire family. RIP Karen. You are surely going to be missed by many!

  65. David & Janeen Bohn says

    My wife and I recently met her at her place of work, you could feel that she had a kind heart and we would always look for her when we visited her place of employment. Though we only talked with her a few times before her passing we will truly miss seeing her. rest in peace.

  67. Gail McGee says

    Karen rest on love, your smile and kind words will be missed. ❤️ You girl !!!!!

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January 26, 2024

Special thanks to Mike Langendorf….many tears of joy overwhelm the family. You are a very unique person.  I cry because you know how to make the best out of any situation. You lay my husband away beautifully and there are not words that I can really express how grateful I am. All the people at your funeral have my gratitude for the love and care you showed us.   You all are truly God fearing people who care about people.  Thanks and may God bless you all richly!   The Coleman’s

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