Karen L. McCarthy

Karen McCarthy 74 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud Minnesota. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Grace Covenant Church in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Dan Thompson officiating. Burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery in Royalton, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-8 P.M. on Wednesday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN and from 10-11 A.M. on Thursday at Grace Covenant Church in Little Falls, MN. Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Karen was born on March 20, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Harold and Gladys (Ostrom) Larson. She grew up and attended school in Minneapolis, MN. Karen made her home in South St. Paul where she worked for Local Loan in St. Paul later moving to Blue Earth, MN where she was employed by Telex Communications and Red Owl Grocery. In 1983 she moved to Little Falls to care for her elderly parents. While living in Little Falls Karen was employed at Northern Cap from 1995 until retiring in 2000. For the last 11 years, Karen had shared her life with soulmate, Ron Whiteman, and had never been happier. Karen dedicated her life to always caring for those around her. Her warmth and energy made everyone feel welcome at her home, and always loved when her home was full of family and friends. Karen also enjoyed, crafts, reading, crocheting, traveling, garage sales, making beautiful greeting cards, but especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Karen was known as "Granny" by many friends and family. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Karen is survived by children, Kimberly (Ken) Perry, Terry (Becky) McClain, Christy (Brian) Dalen all of Little Falls, MN and BJ (Wanda Neher) McCarthy of Lakeville, MN; granddaughters, Ashley (John) Posterick, Mandy (Brad) McSwain, Kala (Aaron) Sowers, Alexis Ropp, Morgan Neher, Hailey Rose Ropp and Tashina Perry; grandsons, Steven (Bethany) Dalen, Tim McClain, Ryan (Tasha) Smock, Trevor Smock, Dalton (Heather Manlick) McClain, Bryce McClain, Teagan Dalen, Ethan Dalen and Kenny Perry Jr; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Patti Ostrom; and specials friends, Rob and Patti Esse family. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Gladys Larson; brother, Gordon Ostrom; and infant son, Timothy (twin to Christy).

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Karen L. McCarthy

March 20, 1941 - May 2, 2015