Karen Ann (Bougie) Brown, age 85, passed away from pulmonary arterial
hypertension on October 30, 2026. She was born at home in rural De Pere,
the youngest of 7 children, on April 8,1941 to Louis and Colette Verhasselt
Bougie.
Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 1305 Lourdes Ave.,
De Pere, Friday, November 6, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 10:45 AM. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Fr. James Baraniak
O.Praem. officiating. Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers and plants, the family asks for memorials to be given to the
Blaise J. Peters Scholarship Fund for Our Lady of Lourdes School.
Karen’s family would like to give thanks to Dr. Manar Al Shahowri and
Samantha Selitz NP from Bellin Pulmonary for their kindness, concern, care
and medical expertise, and for Unity Hospice and all those who serve in
God’s Waiting Room.
A complete obituary as well as to view the livestream of the service can be
found at www.ryanfh.com
