Early on the morning of February 9, 2023, Reverend Karen Sue Sundland, Pastor of Laramie First Baptist Church, passed from this life into the Kingdom after a brief illness. Her fiancé, Reverend Eric John Lundquist of Waukesha, WI was at her bedside.
A Casper, WY native, Karen was predeceased by her father Milton Sundland and Mother Emily Annastazie (Hauzer) Sundland. In addition to Eric, she is survived by cousins across the nation, including Marlys Powell of Oregon, Charli Gill of South Dakota and Justin Keller of Pennsylvania.
A memorial service will be performed at First Baptist Church 1517 Canby Street in Laramie on Saturday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. A potluck lunch and reception will follow the service. To attend virtually follow the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3077454106?pwd=L2FDU281c3psRXNyaEdodWI3VFc3QT09
Another memorial service will be performed at First Baptist Church in West Allis 1576 S 78th St, West Allis, WI on April 22 at 11 A.M. A reception and light lunch will follow the service. Information on attending virtually will be available on the church’s website, https://www.firstbaptistwestallis.org/
6 Comments To "Karen Sue Sundland"
#1 Comment By Eugene Cowan On February 22, 2023 @ 3:09 pm
Prayers going up for the family!!! To my friend Eric May God comfort you with his Grace and Mercy. The depth of love explains the depth of your grief. God will keep you!!!
#2 Comment By Meg wadina On February 22, 2023 @ 4:12 pm
Karen was a great friend to our Immanuel church in Brookfield. Rest in peace
#3 Comment By Christine Fillat On February 22, 2023 @ 6:43 pm
The Lundquist Fillats of Pasadena, Maryland were blessed with Karen’s friendship. She shared in family rituals, a memorial service and a wedding. She fit right in. She was a wonderful companion to Eric. We will miss you, Karen.
#4 Comment By Reverend Joy Bergfalk On February 24, 2023 @ 9:19 am
So very sorry to open the paper this morning and find Karen’s photo and name in the obituaries. I haven’t seen Karen for many years since she moved from Rochester. A genuinely kind and loving person. Blessings to all families and friends!!
#5 Comment By Donna Parks On February 27, 2023 @ 4:22 pm
I was shocked and saddened to hear ok Karen’s passing. I knew her when she was a student at CRDS and I worked in the library. We kept in touch. She was a sweet person and a good friend. My condolences to her family and of course Eric. Donna Parks
#6 Comment By Eleanor Overbeck On March 2, 2023 @ 4:35 pm
To Eric, family and friends of Karen,
While timing and distances kept us apart, my cousin Karen was always a part of our family. We recall fondly now, many years ago on a trip to the Black Hills, Karen accompanied us and we truly enjoyed her company, going to that world famous Wall Drug!, the Badlands and sightseeing. She was a wonderful traveling companion and we were fortunate to spend that time with her. Our deepest sympathies to Eric and all who loved Karen.
Eleanor Overbeck and family