Karen R. Manly

Karen Reneé Manly (Jaworski), age 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with liver disease on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Karen was born to Ronald “Joseph” and Elaine (Fulwiler) Jaworski in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1974 and was united in marriage to William “Bill” Manly in 1986. Karen was a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother. She will be remembered for her deep love of family, her kind spirit, and her remarkable ability to see the good in everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald “Joseph” Jaworski and Elaine (Fulwiler) Jaworski.

Karen is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Manly; daughter, Carissa (Patrick) Pfeninger; brothers, Jeff Jaworski and Bruce (Cherilyn) Jaworski; as well as many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home – Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service from 10:00–11:00 am.