Karen Wold

Karen (Kasey) Wold departed this world on December 18, 2024. Family and countless friends will miss her. Karen was born April 10, 1951 to Paul and Mildred Wold in Milwaukee. After graduating from Topeka High School in 1969, she attended Emporia State Teacher's College where she made many life long friends and started a career in music playing music with Les Brown. Karen added her beautiful voice and charming personality to the band ‘Sweet Kansas Jam’ at Barloga's and other great venues captivating hearts and winning fans along the way. She moved to Lawrence in 1978, living and working until moving to Overland Park in 2015.

While in Lawrence, Karen became an Auctioneer and did The Lawrence Art Center auctions for several years as well as estate sales. She was eclectic in her ability to collect people, animals and favorite objects throughout much of her life.

She had her head in the clouds, her heart on her sleeve and her foot on a banana peel. Karen kept us laughing and entertained for years.

Karen was proceeded in death by her parents, brothers Kevin & Greg, and beloved Grandmother Wold. The surviving family members are sisters-in-law, Pam Wold, Vickie Wold and many beloved nieces and nephew. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 12, 2025 at the Smith Center, Brand Woods.