Karen Sauer

Karen Sauer

December 18, 1941 - February 09, 2024

Send Flowers

Obituary

 

Karen Sauer, 82, Jamestown, ND died Friday, February 9, 2024 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Karen Franklin was born December 18, 1941 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City, ND, the daughter of Lyle and Catherine (Diemert) Franklin.  She was raised on a farm south of Sanborn, ND and graduated from Sanborn High School.  

She worked as a CNA at Mercy Hospital in Valley City and Central Dakota/SMP Health-Ave Maria in Jamestown.  She retired in 2007.

Karen is survived by three children; Jolene (Jim) Demarais Fargo, ND; Jodi (Jim) Wirth, Stanardsville, VA, and Julie Demarais, East Grand Forks, MN, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and expecting a third in May 2024.  She is also survived by her mother, Catherine Franklin and sister, Louise Max, both from Jamestown.

She is preceded in death by her father Lyle Franklin, Sr, brother Lyle Franklin, Jr and her daughter, Joan Schultz.

The family wishes to thank the Essentia Health team for their wonderful care, kind words and smiles, and professionalism throughout her medical journey.

 

A private family memorial service will be held.

Interment – Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sanborn, ND   Spring 2024

 

Condolences can be sent to:  Jolene Demarais, 2910 37 Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104

 


Events

There are no events for Karen yet.

Photos

Add photos
of Karen
No photos of Karen have been shared yet.

Memories

Add a memory of
Karen
BS
Brenda & Brian Smith
Other ā€¢
Karen Sauer Family, Your mom was a very special person and will be missed so much. Our prayers are with all of you at this time.
Cā¤
Cel (Simonsen) Schlafman ā¤ļøšŸ™
Other ā€¢
So sorry for your loss, I really missed her when she moved. She was one special lady. Remember so many times sitting at her kitchen table, talking about you kids what you where up to, and talking about who was having the next Home Interior Party best years living up there which all the neighbors we had a close bunch. If there is anything I can do to help you through all this please feel free to get a hold of me. May she RIP and prayers for you all ā¤ļøšŸ™
DN
Diane Lena Neva
Other ā€¢
Sorry to hear of her passing. When we would run into her in Jamestown she would always take the time to visit and never was in a hurray. Always had that inviting smile and was a very compassionate lady, never forgot to give you a warm hug !!! Mike and Diane Neva
KJ
Kim Job
Other ā€¢
Jolene, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. God bless her soul, may she rest in peace.
DH
Dave Herrick
Other ā€¢
So sorry for your loss. My family will keep you and your family in our prayers.
CH
Carol Jo (Harshman) Huske
Other ā€¢
Sauer Family ā€“ I was saddened to hear about Karen passing. I have so many great memories of Karen when I was a young girl prior to moving to Washington. She was one of my favorite cousins - - We spend many days and nights together on her family farm doing chores, playing games, performing plays for anyone that would watch, and sometimes getting into mischief. Over the years, we wrote occasional letters and shared pictures of our children. However, several years ago when I was in Sanborn attending the annual 4th of July parade we reconnected and have been communicating regularly. I could tell immediately by her letters that she was a very devoted mother and loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren very much. RIP Karen ā€“ I am going to miss you.

Share memorial