Gardening 07
Official Obituary of

Karen Theresa Snegosky

June 10, 1966 ~ September 26, 2025 (age 59) 59 Years Old

Karen Snegosky Obituary

Further visitation will be held on Thursday morning, October 2nd at the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

 

Karen T. Snegosky, age 59 of Lester Prairie, MN passed away on September 26, 2025. Karen was born on June 10, 1966 to Edmund and Florentine (Loebertmann) Snegosky in Glencoe, MN. 

Karen was an adventurer at heart. She loved to travel, and her journeys took her all over the world - from the Andes in Peru to the historic streets of France, Poland and Bulgaria, and from the stunning landscapes of Iceland, Ireland, and Scotland to the vibrant cultures of Morocco and Costa Rica. She also felt right at home in the great outdoors, in National and State Parks. She lived and worked in places like Denali, Yellowstone, Glacier, and Crater Lake - places she truly cherished. She was always excited to share that love of nature with anyone lucky enough to explore it with her.

Karen truly loved winter. Whether she was cross-country skiing through snowy landscapes or just sitting quietly, watching the world turn white, she found a deep sense of peace in the stillness and beauty of it all.

She was also a big reader and had a real love for the arts. From plays and operas to ballets and orchestras, she was a dedicated supporter who genuinely appreciated the creativity and talent behind it all.

Karen lived on the family farm. She loved making it a home not just for herself, but for all the animals too - from cows and her sweet dog to cats and chickens. She also had a real passion for gardening and grew many vegetables and flowers.

Karen inspired people just by being herself - kind and adventurous. She'll be deeply missed by family and friends.

Preceded in death by parents Edmund and Florentine Snegosky.

Survived by siblings, Joanne Snegosky, Kenneth (Kathleen) Snegosky, David (Laurie) Snegosky and Sue Snegosky; nephew, William Snegosky; niece, Stephanie Snegosky.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karen Theresa Snegosky, please visit our floral store.


Services

Visitation
Wednesday
October 1, 2025

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Maresh Funeral Home
105 Main Street West
Silver Lake, Minnesota 55381

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday
October 2, 2025

11:00 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church (Silver Lake, Minnesota)

SHARE OBITUARY

© 2026 Maresh Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility