Karen Sweeney

Karen L. Sweeney (Froehlich)

19 October 1943 - 4 December 2008

Karen Sweeney was born in Mitchell S.D. on October 19th, 1943, to Rosena and Raymond
Froehlich. She grew up on a small farm in Canova, SD with her two sisters Marlene and Janet.
She was the oldest of the three girls.

In 1968 she was married to Roger L. Sweeney on April 23rd in the small church in Canova. They
were married until Rogers passing in 2004. Together they had two children Steven Raymond and
Susan Rose. Karen was also stepmother to Roger's three children Timothy, Leslie and Larae.

Karen and Roger spent most of their married life in Aurora, CO. After their children had grown
up they moved back to SD for a short time then moved on to VA where their son Steve was
stationed at the time. Roger passed away in VA and is buried at Albert Horton veterans cemetary
in Suffolk, VA. After Rogers passing Karen decided to move back to Aurora, CO to be nearer
her daughter Susan. She spent the rest of her life in CO.

As time passed and as her health deteriorated, Karen moved in with her daughter so that Susan
would be able to care for and look after her. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her
daughter. She passed away the morning of December 4th 2008 and is survived by her daughter
Susan and her son Steven and his two children Katelyn and Hayden. As per her wishes, her final
resting place will be with her husband in VA. She will be greatly missed.

Karen's memorial service will be held at Newcomer East Chapel located at 190 Potomac St.,
Aurora, CO 80011. A veiwing will take place on Sunday December 14th between the hours of 1
pm and 3 pm. Her memorial service will be held on Monday December 15th at 7 pm.