Karen M. Otteson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karen M. Otteson of Portland, North Dakota, whose life came to an end on November 22, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. 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 M. Otteson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Helen Paulson and McLain Paulson; her children-in-law, Karen Otteson and Rory Hamre; her grandson Nathan Ray; her great grandchildren, Molly Ray and Germain Ray; and her brother Jerry Paulson.
She is survived by: her husband Neil Otteson; her children, Barb Hamre of Beltrami, MN, Brian Otteson (Kristin) of Glyndon, MN, Bruce Otteson (Jennifer) of Grand Forks, ND and Beth Vredenburg (Marv) of Nevis, MN.; her grandchildren, Erika, Ross, Denae, Sara, Brianna (DJ), Brooke, Kayla (Nick) and Brady (Whitney); her great grandchildren, Kinsley, Paisley, Charlotte, Thomas, Susanna, John, Emersyn, Aiden and Anna; her sisters, Jane Nelson (Dean) of Portland, Bev Holt (Dale) of Mayville, Maxine Enger of Northwood and Janet Nielson (Tom) of Mayville; and her sister-in-law Ina Paulson of Mayville. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
