Karen Marie Hughes Kersting Obituary
We announce the death of Karen Marie Hughes Kersting of New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 68. Karen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Marie Hughes Kersting to pay them a last tribute.
Karen will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Karen will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Karen’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her siblings, Sandra J. Hughes Rabatin (Mark), Robert E. Hughes Jr. (Regina), Christopher J. Hughes and Janice D. Hughes-Overgoner (Paul); her son Ian Lennon Kersting; and her parents, Robert Emmett Hughes, Sr. and Dolores Theresa Hughes (Romanowski). She was also cherished by Aunt and many cousins, nieces, nephews and two grand-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Ian Kersting Mental Health Awareness Foundation at Loyola University, College of Law.
