Karen Joyce (Hanson) Miller (1936 - 2015)

Born 26 Feb 1936 in St. Ann's Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Wife of Jon Stewart Miller — married 1 Aug 1964 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Died 28 Aug 2015 at age 79 in Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin, United States

Biography

Karen was born in 1936. She passed away in 2015.

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• Obit. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/jon-miller-obituary?pid=190128593 https://madison.com/news/local/obituaries/miller-karen-j/article_94fbcf60-14f7-5461-9411-dd2ca8fbc1bb.html

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DODGEVILLE - Karen Joyce (Hanson) Miller, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Dodgeville, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, after an extended illness, with her family at her side. This peaceful passing in the comfort of her home was made possible with the loving assistance and care of Upland Hills Hospice.

Karen Joyce (Hanson) Miller was born Feb. 26, 1936, at St. Ann's Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. She attended Logan High School in La Crosse, where she enjoyed involvement in the Music Department. Following high school, she attended La Crosse State University for one year, then proceeded to Madison General (Meriter) Hospital for her chosen profession of nursing. Following graduation from nursing school, she worked in Chicago (Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital) and then she went to California with a friend from nursing school, where she worked in the San Diego area, including La Jolla and San Diego.

Returning to Wisconsin, she was affiliated with the La Crosse Hospital of Grand View. She then went on an eight-week tour of Europe. Having met the love of her life prior to her trip, Karen married Jon "Stu" Miller on Aug. 1, 1964. They settled in the Madison / Verona area after the births of their son Eric and daughter Sarah, living there until 2005, when they moved to Dodgeville, Wis.

Karen enjoyed many summers at the family cottage on Lake Gilmore with family and friends. In their retirement, Karen and Stu spent many winters in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., where they enjoyed the warmer weather, new friends and experiences. Another passion was Karen's weekly Bridge group in Dodgeville and her monthly group in the Verona /Madison area. She also enjoyed a spirited after dinner Cribbage game with Stu.

Karen is survived by her husband, Jon Stewart Miller; her son, Eric and wife LuEtta of Spring Green, Wis.; daughter, Sarah Miller and Scott Carlson of Cassatt, S.C.; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville, Wis, with a reception to follow at the Miller home located at 632 Prairie Hills Drive, Dodgeville, Wis. Donations may be made to the Dodgeville Upland Hills Hospice Care, Upland Hills Foundation or the Dodgeville United Methodist Church.