Karen Estep

Karen V. Estep was born to Gerald W. Sasch and Susanne V. Sasch on August 7, 1951, in Highland Park, Illinois. She passed away on July 12, 2026, at Saint Elizabeth Nursing Home in Janesville, Wisconsin following a stroke May 1, 2026.

She was an avid animal lover. She had an exceptional green thumb and an eye for interior design. She was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Daughter. Her family was the most important thing to her. She is survived by her Husband, John Estep, Daughter, Kashia Culver (Rick Culver), Son, Steve Estep, two Grandchildren, Sierra Culver, and Austin Culver (Hillary Culver), two Great Grandchildren, David Culver and Cecile Culver, and three Siblings: a brother, Kurt Morud, (Gloria Morud), and two sisters, Sharon Button and Linda Barley, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald W. Sasch, and her mother, Susanne V. Whitener.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Estep family.

• Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home
• 225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185
• 262-534-2233
• www.stencelfh.com