Karen Bertram Obituary
The passing of Karen Bertram of Deer River, Minnesota occurred on June 22, 2026. Karen shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Bertram to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gordon James and Erma James (Fleck); her husband Gerald Bertram; her brother Gordon James; and her foster daughter Kristine Kemper.
She is survived by: her sons, Jeff (Denise), Todd (Lori), Mike (Deb) and Richard (Pam); her grandchildren, Tami Smith (Tony), Joel Bertram (Betsy), Carrie Lopez Jeffery Bertram (Sam), Alex Bertram (Becca), Jake Bertram (Rachael), Henry Bertram Jack (Rosie), Sara Anderson (Jamie), Shane Bratz and Jason Bratz (Brenda); her siblings, Diana Flores, Mitch James and Jerry James; and her friends, Loretta and Beverly. She is also survived by 22 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren.
