Karen L. Swanbeck

Karen L. Swanbeck, 68 of La Crosse passed away at her home on Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was born October 29, 1951 in La Crosse to Robert and Betty (Elnes) Swanbeck.

She was preceded in death by mother Betty Hastings, father Robert Swanbeck, brother-in-law Robert Dvorak and step-father Charles Hastings.

She is survived by sisters Gail (David) Britt, Linda Dvorak, Amy (Chris) Caccamo, Cheryl (Don) Brenengen, brothers Ken (Jackie) Swanbeck and David (Julie) Hastings. Many nieces and nephews. Special caregivers Chuck and Alice Lipford and family, Bill and Nanette Fisk and family.

Karen was a special woman who was loved by many. If you ever had a chance to meet her you would know she had a special way of taking a piece of your heart. She was happiest when she was playing with stickers, watching the Green Bay Packers, holding babies and going for car rides. Halloween was her favorite holiday and Camp Winnebago was her go to Summer fun. She loved dogs, balloons and painted fingernails. What she enjoyed most was being around people she loved and people who loved her.

Karen’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the outstanding caregivers she has had in her life. Chuck and Alice Lipford and family opened their home to her, loved and cared for her as if she was one of their own. Bill and Nanette Fisk and family voluntarily invited Karen into their home and made her a part of their growing family. She lived a truly happy life in their homes. They are exceptional people and we cannot thank them enough. We all loved you Karen and will miss you deeply.