DeForest – Karen Louise (Vant) Klang, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born at home in Wisconsin on April 5, 1941, the daughter of Lee and Wilma (Smith) Vant. Karen graduated from Central High School in Madison. Karen married Kenneth “Joe” Klang in Madison on June 10, 1961. She worked in food service at the Central Wisconsin Center for 30 years until her retirement in 2003.

Some of Karen’s fondest childhood memories were the times she spent with her grandparents, Harold and Grace Reid, on their farm in Briggsville, WI. Karen enjoyed watching old westerns, doing word search puzzles, fishing, and most of all, time spent cuddling with her faithful dachshund, Fritzi.

Karen is survived by her children, Greg (Stephanie) Klang, Lori (Steve) Anderson and John Klang; a grandson, Joey Klang; and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Klang; parents, Lee and Wilma Vant; and siblings, Sharon, Carol, William “Bill” and Tim.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ringdahl for his many years of compassionate care, the staff of East Madison ER and Meriter ICU for their exceptional care they provided to Karen.

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Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Windsor/DeForest Chapel

6824 Lake Rd

608-846-4250

Karen Klang

April 05, 1941 - May 05, 2024

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