Died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Methodist Fremont Health after a long illness.
Karen was born March 22, 1952 in Hastings, Nebraska to Robert C. and Opal 'Hammer' Lansworth. In 1956, the family moved to Fremont where Karen lived the rest of her life. After graduating from Fremont High School in 1970 Karen worked for a title and abstract company and finance business. In 1974 Karen began a career at the Dodge County Courthouse, taking positions in the Assessor's and Treasurer's offices, retiring in 2021 after 47 years of service.
Survivors include a sister Brenda (Dennis) Grimes, brother Tom (Jane Norman) Lansworth; nieces Molly Grimes, Emma Lansworth; nephews Josh Grimes, Peter Lansworth; grand-nephew Alex, grand-nieces Jasmine and Lucia Anne. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and half-brother Robert.
The funeral will be 2pm, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Catz Angels (https://catzangelscare.org/). Visitation will be Monday, from 3pm to 7pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Greg Buch
Southern Pines, NC Monday, December 15, 2025 Karen was a sweetie, a really kind, loving soul. My condolences to Tom, Brenda, Molly and the entire family.Micki Gilfry
Fremont, NE Sunday, December 14, 2025 Sympathies to the family. I worked with Karen at the courthouse for about 39 years. What a sweet caring person who always had a smile on her face. She loved her family and always spoke highly of you all and loved to tell stories. She will be so missed.Brenda Ray
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 13, 2025 I worked with Karen volunteering at what was then called Low Income Ministry. She was really so nice and we enjoyed visiting between doing our job details. In the years since, we would see each other at various stores in town and catch up. Know you will miss her! She was a very nice lady.Pete Hines
Fremont, NE Friday, December 12, 2025 worked with Karen at the DMV...she would help me with car DMVs for my insurance business...always pleasant to deal with...what a kind soul she wasPatricia Hammer
Hastings, NE Friday, December 12, 2025 So many forever memories with cousin Karen. Such a kind, caring, soft spoken soul. Heaven has gained one of the BEST. Rest in peace dear one. I'm sure you're "shootin the bull" around the kitchen table and reminiscing with loved ones who welcomed you with open arms.Mark and Caryl Grorud
Wilton, CT Thursday, December 11, 2025 We are sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful person to work with in the Sunday school program at First Lutheran. May the love of God bring you peace.Jan Borgmeyer
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 11, 2025 Brenda, I am so very sorry to hear about Karen. We became friends "over the counter" at Hy-Vee! She always came to "Register 3" and would bring me up to date on you and your family! She was such a sweet lady! Jan BorgmeyerJudy Heuerman
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 11, 2025 Karen was like a sister to us. We will miss her. The Hancock Sisters (Judy, Susan, and Kathy)