Karen Fronick
Karen Marie (Olsen) Fronick died unexpectedly on November 30, 2020 in Houston Texas at the age of 68. Karen was born on June 5, 1952 in Richmond Heights, Missouri to Frank & Lucille Olsen.
Karen is survived by her husband, David Fronick; daughter, Barbara Sicola and husband Louis; brother Gerald Olsen and wife Genevieve; brother in law William Fronick and wife Ginger; granddaughters Zoe Sicola & Emily Sicola; great granddaughter Penelope Sicola. Karen is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Lucille Olsen, of St. Louis Missouri; grandson Anthony Sicola of Houston Texas.
Karen graduated from Bishop DuBourg High School in 1970 and Meramec Community College in 1973 with an Associate Degree in Applied Science. Karen married David Fronick, her high school sweetheart in 1973. The couple was blessed with 1 child Barbara.
Karen was an accomplished RN. Karen spent most of her career as an RN working in Michigan, Missouri and Texas. She loved working in the ER and ICU taking care of others. Later she transitioned to a Legal Nurse Consultant working in Texas.
Karen was a generous individual who loved singing in her church choir, spending time with her family, and her love of animals. In St. Louis, she was very active at St. Joan of Arc Church as a Volleyball coach, Homecoming Chairman, member of the athletic association, room mother, and Girl Scout Leader. Karen was an active and dedicated member of the St. Clare of Assisi Church singing in the choir, volunteering with church activities, and assisting at Knights of Columbus functions. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. She was an avid collector of Hummel’s Figurines. Karen supported her husband’s love of Lionel Trains traveling around the country to train shows, conventions, and helping at TCA chapter, division and national meets. Karen will be deeply missed by all. She will always be loved and remembered by family and friends.
Funeral schedule:
Visitation on Sunday December 6, 2020 at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598. Visitation Hours 5 PM to 6 PM for Family and 6 PM to 8 PM for Relatives and Friends. A vigil service is scheduled for 7 PM followed by a Rosary at 7:30 PM.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday December 7, 2020 at 10:30 AM at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 3131 Eldorado Blvd. Houston Texas 77059.
Interment on Thursday December 10 at 10:45 AM at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125. Do to Covid restrictions attendance limited to family members.
Memorial Mass on Friday December 11 at 10:00 AM at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 5800 Oleatha Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63139.
Rest in peace Karen. Pray for us from up there!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Beautiful lady in heaven with Anthony. May she Rest In Peace. Stay strong and courageous
Dave and Barb, so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Karen’s friendship in our high school years at DuBourg and later as parishioners at SJA.
Rest In Peace, Karen
Bob
I’s so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincere condolences,
Ms. George Fronick McLaughlin
My deepest condolences for your loss. I pray that her pleasant memories eventually wash away your grief of her passing. I’m sure that Karen is now expressing her opinion about heaven to Jesus Christ, himself! God rest her beautiful spirit.
Dear Ed and Cathy,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your family member. May she rest gently and in peace.
Barry and Sharon
We were deeply saddened to receive the news of Karen’s unexpected passing from this life to the next. May the angels carry her into Paradise ever so gently to meet Jesus face to face! We pray that the Holy Spirit will bring comfort to you, Dave, and to your daughter Barb and her extended family and friends. Her smile will be missed at St Clare!
I will miss you Karen. I remember many happy memories of us singing together at St. Clare and your hearty laugh. You were taken too soon, but I’m sure we will sing together one day again.
Dear Dave,
It’s with heartfelt sympathy that Rand and I are praying for you and Karen. May God comfort and console you as only He can.
YSiC,
Karen brought joy to everyone she met. The St. Clare community will greatly miss her voice, her smile and her spirituality. Our condolences to Dave, Barbie, and her grandchildren.
Deacon Jack and Jeanette Dean
Thank you dear Karen for your love of singing in the St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church choir. Your voice was a beautiful gift to all of us. May you rest in peace! Deepest condolences to your family and all who loved you so dearly.
Fare thee well my dear Karen untill we meet to part no more. Thank you for being your kind self to my niece Kim & I. You will be sourly missed at choir at St. Clare of Assissi Church.
The heavens have gained a soprano-singing Angel. We love u but God loves u more.
Nodu nma dear🙏
Vivien Iweanya & Kim Anionwu.
Sincere and caring condolences to Barbie, David and family. May the Lord’s love surround and protect you during this sad time.
A sweet voice and personality to be missed! God bless you, Karen! I enjoyed singing next to you. Thank you for always sharing sheet music with me and showing me the ropes when I started in choir.
Trina