Mavis E. Karnatz Obituary (1932

MAVIS E. GULBERTSON KARNATZ Mavis E. Gulbertson Karnatz, age 73, of Menomonie, WI died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. The former Mavis Evelyn Gulbertson was born Dec. 8, 1932 in the Town of Cady, St. Croix County, WI to Everette and Thressie (Zopp) Gulbertson. She was raised in the Dunnville, Louisville area in Dunn County and attended Louisville school. Mavis along with husband Willard Karnatz, now deceased, raised their family of three children. She also worked in several local restaurants. Mavis enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and crocheting. She also had a love for animals, but most importantly was her love for her family whom she enjoyed spending time with. Mavis also enjoyed Tuesday potluck dinners at the apartment and playing Bingo with her friends there. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Mavis is survived by: Her children, Ronna (Allen) Klatt of Menomonie Leroy (Joyce) Karnatz of Owatonna, MN Darlene (Larry) Boe of Menomonie Her grandchildren, Cyndi (Jeff) Schauf of Menomonie Tim (Angie) Klatt of Menomonie Matthew and Benjamin Karnatz of Owatonna Tammy (Joel) Harper of Menomonie David (Julie) Boe of Watertown Her great-grandchildren, Austin and Brenden Schauf Kora, Skyler and Devin Klatt and Tiernee Harper A sister, Eva (Ray) Gartner of Green Bay A brother, Ronald Gulbertson of Glasgow, MT And other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Willard Gulbertson; and her long time companion, Harold Carter. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Rev. John Mikkelson officiating. Burial will be in Spring Lake Cemetery in the Town of Spring Lake, Pierce Co., WI. Family and friends are welcome at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Friday and an hour prior to the service on Saturday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net