Karen Borgen Obituary

Found Peace on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 69. Loving wife of Bob Borgen. Cherished mother of Dawn (Eric) Floriano, Brian (Nikki) Wojciechowski and Amy (Bob) Firkus. Step-mother of Troy Borgen, Lisa (Mark) Mariani and Bobby (fiance Monica) Borgen. Beloved grandmother of Isabella, Sam, Maddie, Jenna, Kevin, Jeri, Blake, Mason, Blake and Lily. Step-grandmother of Dylan, Kyle, Kayla, Shyanna, Jadyn and Marc. Great grandmother of Natalie. Dear sister of Valerie (Jim) Johnson and Ellen (Victor) Towler. She will also be missed by her dog Benny. Further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Herbert Hagen and Geraldine and Eugene Ruhland. Also preceded by her sister Victoria Hagen and brother David Hagen. Karen was a fantastic cook and loved cooking for her family during the holidays. She loved hunting out a good bargain at rummage sales and Black Friday sales. Karen also enjoyed playing the machines at the casinos and trips to Las Vegas. A few of Karen's other favorite things were getting her nails done, chocolate shakes, strawberries with sugar on them, giving bottomless gift bags at Christmas, shopping at Kohls, Bath and Body Works and Avenue, her collection of purses and blingy jewelry. Karen's grandchildren were the love of her life and she really enjoyed spoiling them during the holidays. Karen met Bob at a card game and their loved blossomed over a can of lemonade. They knew they were right for each other and got engaged in one short month. In their five wonderful years together they enjoyed going to church, traveling to The Dells, Arizona and California, going to the casino, dining at Fox and Hounds, playing cribbage and going to parties at Amy's house. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice in Karen's name are appreciated. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM with a Memorial Service at 12:00 PM. Karen will be laid to rest at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in a private ceremony.