Karen Kinnee-Daniels
Karen Kinnee-Daniels, age 63, of Redgranite, Wisconsin, was born to eternal life on Wednesday July 15th, 2026. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Patty R. Schneider and Craig Kinnee. Karen was a graduate of Sussex Hamilton High School. Before Karen retired she worked full time in the Administration Department for the Village of Sussex. She also held part-time jobs waitressing and bartending. Her work ethic was second to none, always giving 100% in all she did.
Karen liked to snowmobile and was a Plat 5 Snowmobile Club Treasurer for some time. She enjoyed many trips and poker runs riding on the back of a Harley Davidson. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, taking walks, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.
Karen was an animal lover. She cherished all of her pets and made donations to animals charities. Along with family and friends, she also raised funds for the National MS Society.
Karen was “One Tough Cookie” and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son Jesse Brian Honaker, sisters Kathleen (Roger) Daume, Kristine (Roger) Klitzka, nephew Dane Klitzka, niece Danielle Klitzka, grandchildren Natalee Honaker, Riley Honaker, and sister-in-law Pamela Kinnee. She is preceded in death by her mother Patty R. Schneider, father Craig Kinnee, brother Kevin Kinnee, and niece Tonya Lenz.
The family would like to acknowledge Karen’s dear friends Lisa Flitter, Shelly Serchen, Barb Thoma, Lisa Walley, and Cheri Witzlib for their love and devotion. They would also like to express their gratitude to Father JP Nemali of St. Mark for his continued support.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on July 28th, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at St. Mark Catholic Church in Redgranite, Wisconsin. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00pm with Father JP Nemali officiating. Inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.