Karen Elaine Stolp (Barnhart)

Karen Elaine Stolp (Barnhart), passed away on January 15, 2024, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, at the age of 72, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on March 17, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Elaine and Richard Barnhart. Karen was married to the love of her life, Duane Stolp, in June 1982. They welcomed their only daughter together, Lisa, in November 1984. They spent 31 years together until he passed in 2013. Karen was a hard worker and was most recently employed at Festival Foods in Hugo in the deli, until December 2022. She and Duane were also the owners of Lisa's on the Avenue, located on the East Side of St. Paul, Minnesota for many years. In addition to her work, Karen was also a loving and devoted mother to her daughter, Lisa, and son-in-law, Dennis. She also cherished her role as a grandmother to Logan, Dillon, and Lexi Rausch. She had a deep love for animals and was passionate about their well-being. Karen also enjoyed the occasional trip to the casino, where she would test her luck. However, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Price is Right with her sister, Sandy. She is preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Alberg; father, Richard Barnhart; husband, Duane Stolp; and sister, Linda Lawin. Karen leaves behind her daughter, Lisa (Dennis) Rausch; sister, Sandy Rickey; grandchildren, Logan, Dillon and Lexi Rausch and many other beloved family members, friends, and her six cherished cats. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Karen's family will receive friends and loved ones for a celebration of life on Sunday, January 28th between 1 & 4 pm at the Peder Pedersen Pavilion, 5524 Upper 146th Street Hugo, MN 55038. May she finally rest in peace and always have a fresh ice-cold Pepsi at hand! Love you always mom, Lisa