Karen Otto Gallagher Cole Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Otto Gallagher Cole (Bartonville, Illinois), born in Wausau, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 79, on March 10, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Otto Gallagher Cole to show support.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Harvey John Otto and Mary Louise Otto; and her brother Wayne K. "Gus" Otto (Nancy). She is survived by : her former life partner Donald E. Gallagher; her daughters, Cheryl L. Miller of Bartonville and Kelley A. Pearson Lavery (Jim) of Long Beach, California; her grandchildren, Ryan Pearson (Corey Spatafore), Kayla Martinez (Rafael) and Cole Gallagher; her great grandchildren, Rex, Jay Nieukirk, Charlotte and Liam Martinez; her husband William O. Cole, Sr.; her children, Billy Cole of Pekin, Edward Cole (Anita) of Metamora, Brian Cole (Rose) of Peoria, Angelic Cole of Ridge Farm and Molly Cole of Tampa Bay, Florida; her grandchildren, Jessica Fiddes, Matthew Cole (Dianna) and Trent Giosta (Jessica); her great grandchildren, EmmaLeigh Ross, McKenzie, Cooper Fiddes, Maddie, Alex Cole, Kolton and Luke Giosta; her sister Sandra Borth (Ron) of Scandinavia, Wisconsin.; and her pets, Cassie, Tigress, Baxter and Cali.
Memorials may be made to Post-Polio Health International or American Heart Association.
