Coping with Grief

We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.

Official Obituary of

Karen M. Elfner

January 11, 1952 ~ October 13, 2025 (age 73) 73 Years Old

Karen Elfner Obituary

Karen M. Elfner, 73, of Manitowoc passed away on October 13, 2025, at home peacefully surrounded by her family.

Karen was born to Russell and Mary Elfner on January 11, 1952.

Karen is survived by one brother: Michael Elfner; two sisters and brother-in-law: Cynthia and Michael Wood, Mary and Michael Severin; her three children: Lindsey Vondrachek and her significant other Marcus Stecker, Leah (Adam) Krahn, Hailey (Steven) Vondrachek; eight grandchildren: Livia, David, Luke, Bryn, Bryson, Andrew, Riley, and Addison. She was preceded in death by her parents: Russell and Mary; father of her children: Elroy Vondrachek.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Aurora Hospice for all their help and support. Especially Kayla, Megan, and Kaitlyn.

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

Services

You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Karen M. Elfner