Karen M. (Otis) Bowey, age 84, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at home. She was born on June 5, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late John and Adeline (Kaczmarek) Otis. She was united in marriage to James Bowey, on October 30, 1976, in Elkhorn, WI. In her lifetime, Karen loved to sing and perform on stage. She was known as a local country star and sang at local venues in Southeastern Wisconsin, which is where she started her music career. She loved gambling and taking trips to the casino, as well as taking care of her flowers and her garden. Above all, she loved to spend time with her loving husband, Jim, and their big loving family.

She is survived by her husband; James "Jim" Bowey, children; Cathy (Kris) Herold, Christine Taylor, Robert Schwanke, Cindy (Phil) Lehner, Rick (Kelly) Schwanke, Heather (Jason) Cliff and stepchild; Patrick (Dichelle) Bowey, sister; Joyce Jakimczyk, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and brother and sister in laws.

She is preceded in death by her parents; John and Adeline Otis, and stepson; Chuck Bowey.

A special thank you goes out to Aurora Hospice Team; Becky, Jenny and Amber and special neighbor, Laurie.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Funeral Home, 730 N Wisconsin St. Elkhorn, WI, 53121, from 11:00AM until the time of service. The service will take place at 1:00PM. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory of Elkhorn, WI, is honored to serve the Bowey family. Online condolences can be left at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com