It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Putney (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), born in Brookings, South Dakota, who passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Putney to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, George Brugman and Goldie Brugman (Thorpe); her son Steven Paul; her siblings, George Jr. and Eunice; her daughter-in-law Lisa; her nephew Mike; and her grandson Dalton.

She is survived by : her former life partner Paul Jacob; her caregiver Aide; her husband Max; her children, Tonda Ellis (Brian), Mike Putney (Amy), Jeff Putney (Kim), Wendy LaVergne (John), Sandra Putney (Doug Nelson), Susan Haar (David), Ken Putney (Lessli) and Cheryl Seichter (Tim); her sisters, Eileen Nelson and Marlys Brockberg (Dale); and her nieces, Marcia Ellis (Evan) and Angie (Kyle Huinker). She is also survived by several grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chapel Hill Funeral Home