Karen Ann Handel Obituary
Karen Ann Handel, born on June 1, 1941, passed away on September 25, 2026. Karen Ann leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Ann Handel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ben Keller and Ida Keller; her sister Lorraine Haase; her nieces and nephews, Joan Russell, Nola Haase, Kelly and Kevin Haase; and her sister-in-law Arleen Russell.
She is survived by: her daughters, Brenda Handel-Johnson (Andrew Johnson), Thea (Handel) and Lisa Handel-Dalvand (IZ Dalvand); her grandchildren, Annaeka Johnson (Karen Mari), Sebastian Dalvand and Colin Dalvand; her close friend Rae-Gene Larson; her cousin Donna Zeeb; and her nieces and nephews, John Russel (Sue Russel), Craig Haase (Tammy Haase), Kay MacClure and Susan Sedlacek (George Sedlacek).
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Heritage Funeral Home (4800 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Karen.
