Karen Arlene Heltemes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Arlene Heltemes of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Arlene Heltemes to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Karen is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Karen's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her father Clifford Bottolfson; her sister Linda Hembroff (Steve); her nephew Scott Hembroff; her husband Robert Heltemes; her daughter Jill Craig (Scott); her brother Tom Bottolfson (Pam); and her brother-in-law John. She was also cherished by Many nieces' nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Coon Rapids Chapel (1827 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, August 19th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A reception was held on Tuesday, August 19th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the SGT John Rice VFW 6316 (1374 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434).
