Obituary: Karen Blanchard

Karen Blanchard, of Waukesha, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, April 27, 2012, at the age of 60 years.

She was born in Monroe on June 9, 1951 the daughter of Alvin and Delva (nee Butts) Blanchard. 

She will be sadly missed by her son Daniel “Danny” J. Cook, Jr., twin sister Kathy “Smiley” Osvatic, her brother Ed (Sue) Blanchard, sister Kris (Todd) Moore and sister Kelly Frank along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Cindy Blanchard Saal, her nephew Michael Blanchard and her beloved cocker spaniel, Lisa.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha.  A time for sharing will follow at 7 p.m.

For further information, please call Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at 262-547-4035 or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave the family an online tribute message.