Karen Elaine Wilson Krieger, 76, of Canton, died at 8:50 am Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Canton. She was born on October 20, 1944 in Canton to Beryl and Eleanor (Todd) Wilson. Karen attended Canton Schools and received her G.E.D. from Spoon River College in 1975. She went on to study ministry in the E.L.C.A. and served various local churches in the Canton Area as a Synodically Authorized Minister.
Karen married James Krieger in 1959 in Canton and celebrated 61 years of marriage in 2020. He survives along with five children; Carol Sue Krieger of Canton, Tom (Michelle) Krieger of Springfield, Lynn (Dave) Phelps of rural Ellisville, Steve (Monie) Krieger of Ellisville and John (Jennifer) Krieger of rural Smithfield, one sister Mary (Bill) Moore, ten grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Karen drove for the Cancer Society in her early years and was an Orion township election Judge for over 30 years. She gave over 40 years to the Canton Meals on Wheels Organization. She and Jim were active members of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton is in charge of arrangements. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a Memorial Service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton at a later date. Memorials can be made to either Trinity Lutheran Church or Canton Meals on Wheels. Please subscribe to www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com for updates or to leave online condolences.
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