Karen Joyce Eilers Obituary
The passing of Karen Joyce Eilers (Racine, Wisconsin) occurred on October 20, 2026. Karen, born on November 11, 1956, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Carlson and Doris "Jean" Carlson (Smrz); and her brother Rick Carlson. She is survived by: her husband Anthony "Tony" Eilers; her children, Kyle Oppenheimer (Christine), Kristi Willms (Brad Nelson) and Kayla Kettinger (David); her grandchildren, Alyvia, Austin, Jayleigh, Noah, Ellie, Lainey, Avery and Benjamin; her siblings, Jim Carlson (Deb) and Kathleen Thome (Marty); and her sister-in-law Carol Carlson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Purath Strand Funeral Home (3915 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402). A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Purath-Strand Funeral Home (3915 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402).
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, are suggested.
