Emily Karlman Obituary (1923 - 2013)

Emily Karlman, age 90, died at Bethany Riverside in La Crosse, WI on September 27, 2013. Emily was born to John and Mary Shipka on May 6, 1923 in Boyceville, WI. She grew up on the family farm and loved animals. She met the love of her life in Chicago and married Walter Karlman on October 18, 1941. They were married 54 years. Her passions were cooking and entertaining friends and family. She was last employed at Johnson & Johnson in Chicago before retiring to a hobby farm in Menomonie, WI. This precious woman was loved by many and will be missed greatly by her sons: Bill (Sandy) Karlman, Don (Diana) Karlman, Ed (Sharon) Karlman, and Dave (Terry) Karlman; grandchildren: Steve Karlman, Mike Karlman, Scott Karlman, Susan (Nathan) Lien, Jenn (Dan) Rhamy, and Bryce Karlman; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister (Helen Halama), brothers (Andy and John Turchany), and husband. Funeral services will be at 11:00 on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church in rural Menomonie with Pastor Dale Moe officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Froen Cemetery in the Town of Red Cedar, Dunn Co. WI. Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family.