Karen A. McConnell

Karen A. McConnell, 55, of Kearney, died Sunday May 11, 2014 in Kearney. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kearney Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Tim Peterson officiating, and burial at the Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney. The family will greet friends Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Mid-Nebraska Community Action Partnership Head Start or Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Foundation in Omaha. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Karen was born August 25, 1958 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Donald and Clarice “Elaine” (Steen) Asbjornson. She graduated from Lincoln East High School, and then earned her degree from Bryan school of Nursing in Lincoln. Karen worked as a nurse at Children’s Hospital in Omaha for 17 years, and was manager of the pediatric intensive care unit for five of those years. Karen married David McConnell on August 8, 1992 in Omaha. They moved to Kearney in 1994. After coming to Kearney, Karen was active as a volunteer at Kearney Public Schools as a member of the Windy Hills P.T.O., and was in charge of the school carnival for many years. She was a deacon at the Presbyterian Church and volunteered for bible school. Karen also gave her time to the Children’s Museum, the cancer center as a driver and volunteer, medical auxiliary officer and member, Head Start Christmas gifts program, Kearney Area for concerned citizens that helped prepare meals for Thanksgiving at the Knights of Columbus, and she helped lead the residents of Wel-Life in a morning stretching class. Karen attended Kearney Evangelical Free Church, where she would help in the office. She was a past officer, and member of P.E.O Chapter HB. Most of all Karen was the best at being a Mother, Wife, and Friend. Karen is survived by her husband David McConnell of Kearney, NE, daughter Cassie Bernier and her husband Mark of Omaha, NE, sons: Austin McConnell of Denver, CO, Cole McConnell of Kearney, NE, mother Clarice “Elaine” Asbjornson of Lincoln, NE, brothers: Kevin Asbjornson of Singapore, Jon Asbjornson of Lincoln, NE, David Asbjornson of Lincoln, NE, sisters: Beth McCashland and her husband Tim of Omaha, NE, and Janie Haisch and her husband Scott of Scottsdale, AZ. Karen is preceded in death by her father. PDF Printable Version

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Karen A. McConnell

May 11, 2014 - May 11, 2014