Karen Ann St. Mary

Karen Ann St. Mary, 84, of Manitowoc, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026 at Holy Family Memorial Hospital. Karen was born on July 4, 1942 in New Franken to the late Walter and Isabella (Davister) Brunner. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1960. Following graduation, she was employed as a clerk for the Brown County Register of Deeds. On May 14, 1966, Karen married Leo G. St. Mary at St. Kilian Catholic Church, New Franken. After the wedding, Karen moved to Wausau becoming a homemaker, and she and Leo started their family. The family moved to Manitowoc in 1982. Karen enjoyed cooking and baking. Her exceptional talent in the kitchen, especially her baking, was a gift she generously shared with loved ones.

Karen is survived by her children, Denise (John) Parry, Hortonville; Daniel St. Mary, Manitowoc; Diana (Scott) Summers, Oshkosh; two grandsons, Ryan Parry and Owen Summers; her brother, Leon (Cheryl) Brunner, Green Bay; her sister, Mary Ellen (Todd) Rueckl, Green Bay; her sister-in-law, Marcella Wisniewski; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Douglas Brunner; father-in-law, Lawrence St. Mary; mother-in-law, Philomena (Mueller) St. Mary; sisters-in-law, Lois Fergot and Corinne Mosher, and brothers-in law, Gordon Fergot, Robert Mosher, and Melvin Wisniewski.

The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (Sugarbush) 5930 Humboldt Rd., Luxemburg on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday with Rev. Patrick Beno officiating. Interment will be at St. Kilian Catholic Cemetery, New Franken. Cotter Funeral and Cremation Care of De Pere, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.