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Karen Ann <I>Leef</I> Ennis

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Karen Ann Leef Ennis

Birth
Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
24 Nov 2010 (aged 55)
Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Spooner, Washburn County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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Karen Ennis, 55, of Spooner, died on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Karen Ann Leef was born on November 5, 1955, in Siren to Russell and Betty (Knutson) Leef. She attended the Scott School until the fourth grade when she was transferred to Spooner Schools. After graduation, she attended WITC in Superior.

On October 30, 1976, she married Thomas Ennis at Spooner United Methodist Church. Karen starting working on the City of Spooner Ambulance and spent seven years there until it was purchased by North Ambulance where she worked another 20 years. She was the supervisor of the North Ambulance Garage in Spooner. Karen also worked for the Frederic School District for the past 17 years in the office. Previous to this, Karen worked at WK Appliance in Spooner, she provided child care at her home while raising her children and worked for the Webster Post Office for three years as a mail carrier.

She lived by Benoit Lake until she and Tom purchased their home in the city of Spooner and moved to town in 1982.

Karen's hobbies were her work, the ambulance, kids, and grandchildren. She also enjoyed collecting snowmen and decorating for every holiday.

Karen is survived by her husband, Tom; son, Thomas (Joanie), of Webster; daughter, Keri (Luke) Robotti, of Spooner; grandchildren, Havanna, Ayden, Lauralie, Haylie, and Baby; mother, Betty Leef, of Webster; sister, Connie (Keith) Crosby, of Webster; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives; extended family at the Frederic Schools; and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Russell, and grandparents.

The funeral was held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 27, at Spooner Wesleyan Church. Pastor Ron Gormong officiated. Interment followed at Spooner Cemetery.

Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, at Dahl Funeral Home and also at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon.

Casket bearers were Thomas Ennis, Luke Robotti, Keith Crosby, Tom Buck, Jim Shives, and Dale Scribner. Honorary casket bearers were Tom Glau, Rick Coquillette, Donald Knutson, Ayden Robotti, and Logan Sheehan.

Condolences may be shared at www.dahlfh.com.
Karen Ennis, 55, of Spooner, died on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Karen Ann Leef was born on November 5, 1955, in Siren to Russell and Betty (Knutson) Leef. She attended the Scott School until the fourth grade when she was transferred to Spooner Schools. After graduation, she attended WITC in Superior.

On October 30, 1976, she married Thomas Ennis at Spooner United Methodist Church. Karen starting working on the City of Spooner Ambulance and spent seven years there until it was purchased by North Ambulance where she worked another 20 years. She was the supervisor of the North Ambulance Garage in Spooner. Karen also worked for the Frederic School District for the past 17 years in the office. Previous to this, Karen worked at WK Appliance in Spooner, she provided child care at her home while raising her children and worked for the Webster Post Office for three years as a mail carrier.

She lived by Benoit Lake until she and Tom purchased their home in the city of Spooner and moved to town in 1982.

Karen's hobbies were her work, the ambulance, kids, and grandchildren. She also enjoyed collecting snowmen and decorating for every holiday.

Karen is survived by her husband, Tom; son, Thomas (Joanie), of Webster; daughter, Keri (Luke) Robotti, of Spooner; grandchildren, Havanna, Ayden, Lauralie, Haylie, and Baby; mother, Betty Leef, of Webster; sister, Connie (Keith) Crosby, of Webster; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives; extended family at the Frederic Schools; and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Russell, and grandparents.

The funeral was held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 27, at Spooner Wesleyan Church. Pastor Ron Gormong officiated. Interment followed at Spooner Cemetery.

Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, at Dahl Funeral Home and also at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon.

Casket bearers were Thomas Ennis, Luke Robotti, Keith Crosby, Tom Buck, Jim Shives, and Dale Scribner. Honorary casket bearers were Tom Glau, Rick Coquillette, Donald Knutson, Ayden Robotti, and Logan Sheehan.

Condolences may be shared at www.dahlfh.com.

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