Karen L. Miles
Karen was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 30, 1944, the daughter of Sophie T. (Pliss) Koscielak and Benard Koceja and lovingly raised by Sophie and Leonard T. Koscielak. She is survived by her husband and great love of 40 years, Edward Wayne Miles, 6 children, and 19 grandchildren. Karen was an optimist–positive and encouraging for anyone who needed sunshine in life. She is the rainbow after the rain–full of joy and new perspectives. She was a generous soul who always stepped up to help others in need. Her genuine love and appreciation for others was contagious. Karen enjoyed baking, sewing, crocheting, visiting the north woods, a gypsy love for travel, and spending time with her family and friends. Karen held many jobs in her life to include homemaker, secretary, baker, cook at various venues and business owner. She was a 1962 graduate of Bay View High School. In 1962 she married and had five children. Her biggest love was marrying Edward Wayne Miles on December 24, 1983, bringing together two families and Wayne’s two children to love like her own.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Wayne Miles; sons Steven Frelke, and Stewart R. (Diane) Frelke; daughters April Frelke, Amanda Frelke (the Farmer), Jennifer Frelke (Vincent S. Angiolo), and Tammy (Jake) Roseberry; grandchildren: Marissa (Joe) Kull, Caitlin, Lauren, and Sophia Frelke; Benjamin, Chelsey, and Anne Frelke; Luke Frelke; Adam Frelke, Vito and Marcello Angiolo; Fabian, Isaiah, and Kylie Rodriguez, Lily, Veda, Nala, Ty and Max Roseberry; and sister Kathleen (Koscielak) and her husband Kadhim Al-Eyd.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother David Koscielak and son Edward Alan Miles.
Viewing to be held Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and the sharing of her life at 12:00–1:00 PM at Roseberry’s Funeral Home & Crematory, 512 Main St., Friendship, WI 53934
Tammy and Jake and families, we are so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace.
Jennifer, I am so sorry for loss of your mother. I will always remember the smiles she had on her face everytime I seen her. She was a wonderful mother and Grandma to you and your children.
My condolences with ❤️ love.
Amber Crowley
Tammy and Jake and other family and friends so sorry may God be with you to help you.
Tammy & family, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Blessings to you and yours and for Peace and Comfort.
The Miklaszewicz family sends prayers and hopeful thoughts to console. Your mom had a wonderful life and left beautiful legacies behind.
Tammy & Jake we are so sorry for your loss. Have you and your family in our prayers.
Tammy and family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your mom/grandma. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
So sorry to hear this, Amanda and April. Amanda you look so much like your mother! The same genuine smile, the bubbly and happy personality, what a gift she gave you. Sounds like she was surrounded by family and love. May you also be, as you grieve and share memories together. Thinking of you.
Tammy, Jake & family~I’m so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She sounded like a wonderful lady! 😇 Thinking of you and y’all’s family. Prayers of comfort & Hugs~🙏✝️🥰
Tammy and family I am so sorry to hear of your mums passing. I hope she knew what a great blessing you have been to this community.
Tammy and family, Sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Wayne and family,
Thinking of you at this time. She was a super nice person!
She will and is missed.
Roxi
To my cousin Karen’s family and friends. I am so sad and sorry for the loss of a wonderful person. I have great memories as we grew up together in our earlier years…We were the girl cousins against all the boy cousins…Love to you all…From your Florida Cousins Jessica, Jeffrey,Jayne and family.
Tammy, our sympathy to you and Jake and your family on the loss of your mother. May your good memories sustain you in the days ahead.
Tammy so sorry for your families loss!!!
Tammy and family, thinking of you at this time.