Karen M Mertens

Karen Marie Mertens (Hurning), 70, passed away on January 31st, 2026 at Oakridge Gardens.
Born in Oconto, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of George Hurning and Marian Bellow. She attended Oconto school. She was employed at Quality Inn and Suites where she worked as a housekeeper.

Karen enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for how loving, caring, and supportive she was.

She is survived by her two sons Joshua (Kitana) Mertens and Bret Mertens, and two grandchildren, Grayson and Ava. She is also survived by her siblings, Betty Hurning, Clara (Randy) Devroy, Anna Hurning, Bill (Clara) Hurning, as well as many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Karen was preceded in death by one son, Shaun Hurning, her parents George and Marian, two brothers, and three sisters.

A Celebration of Life for Karen will be held on March 22, 2026 at the Seymour Scout House, 534 W High Street, at 1:00 PM.