Kaaren J. Nelson, 81 of Elkhorn, WI, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. She was born in Elkhorn, WI on March 30, 1942 the daughter of the late Harry and Wilma Smith. She was united in marriage to Gene Nelson on May 1, 1965. Kaaren enjoyed her travels with Elkhorn travel club & Van Galder Bus Co, reading autobiographies, bowling, working outside in her yard, and volunteering with Meals on Wheels. She really enjoyed giving back to the community.

Kaaren is survived by her children: Gina Lopez, Barry (Kim) Nelson, and Lisa Nelson (Don Knowlton), grandchildren: Adi Sotelo, Marco and Christian Lopez, great grandchild: Josie Hatch, sister: Joan (Mike) Mack, nieces: Kelly Mack and Shannon Brown, and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene "Skip" Nelson. She will forever be remembered as "The best mom EVER and Barry's mom".

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Haase- Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes, 730 N. Wisconsin St. Elkhorn. Visitation will be 9:30AM until service time Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Geneva, WI.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lakeland Animal Shelter. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory of Elkhorn, WI, is honored to serve the Nelson family. Online condolences can be made at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com

Lakeland Animal Shelter
PO Box 1000, Elkhorn WI 53121
Tel: 1-262-723-1000
Web: https://lakelandanimalshelter.org/donate/