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Karen Croonquist, 78, of Plymouth, formerly of Kandiyohi, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at The Harbors Senior Living in Fridley.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Monday, August 11, 2025, at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Tripolis Lutheran Cemetery in Kandiyohi. Memorials in Karen’s honor may be made to Tripolis Lutheran Church.
Karen was born in Willmar, Minnesota, on February 15, 1947. She lived in Kandiyohi, MN through her childhood where she and her family were active members in the community, including at Tripolis Lutheran Church. As a young adult, Karen moved to the Twin Cities where she was a devoted employee of Land O’ Lakes for 47 years. She lived in Plymouth, MN for many years. Karen was beloved by her family, was the most wonderful aunt, and will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnie and Marie (Erickson) Croonquist. She is survived by her sister: Ruth (and Craig) Aurand of Kandiyohi, MN; niece: Emily (and Matthew) Elfritz of St. Paul, MN; and nephew: Eric (and Kaitlin) Aurand of Champlin, MN; as well as four great-nieces and great-nephews.
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