Karen Ann Wolgast

Karen Ann Wolgast, 72, of Onaway passed away peacefully at Medilodge with her family by her side November 5, 2026. 

She was born in Rogers City November 25, 1953. 

Karen loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

She loved blueberry picking, gardening, crafting, walking and working as a certified nurse’s aide for many years. Karen will be remembered for her sense of humor, quick wit and her kind, loving and giving way. 

She is survived by two daughters, Katie (Paul Beavers) Wolgast and Abby (David Mercer) Rice; three sons, Brian (Rebecca Rice) Wolgast, Joe (Nichole) Wolgast and James (Laura) Wolgast; ma

ny grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; mother, Ardis Mamp; sisters, Esther Karsten, Wilma (Troy Dice) Tulgestka, Jennifer Mamp and Susan (Paul Fulton) Jones; brothers, Karl (Peggy) Zampich, Jeffrey Mamp and Jerald Mamp. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph; a son, Billy Joe; and two brothers, infant Roger and Paul. 

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. through time of her memorial service at noon. 

A luncheon will follow in the San Luis Rey room at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at Bearinger Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Karen’s family for a charity to be selected later. Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.