Karen Urdahl-Gutkes

May 27, 1960 ~ February 23, 2025
Resided in:
Seaford, New York
Karen Urdahl-Gutkes passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 23, 2025 after bravely battling cancer for over nine years. She is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey, her daughters Katherine and Julia, her son in law Timothy, and her brothers Robert, William and Keith. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children Research Hospital. (See links for charities below)
Services
Visitation: Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Second Visitation: Friday, February 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Third Visitation: Friday, February 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Service: Friday, February 28, 2025 8:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Karen Urdahl-Gutkes 's name.
You lit up our neighborhood every time you and Jeff arrived at Lake Jovita! You had the best Fourth of July Parties EVAH! Miss You 🥰
Rest in peace, Karen. Your joy and positivity will be missed and cherished.
#FightLikeAGirl # FCancer
All the best to the family.
I’ll never forget the pride she showed me on my wedding day, and how, without fail, she always sent me a message on my birthday telling me how proud she was of me. Those simple words meant the world, and they will stay with me forever.
Though I will miss her deeply, I take comfort knowing that she is resting in peace in heaven, watching over all of us. Aunt Karen we love you, rest in peace. ❤️
What a Warrior. Truly an inspiration.
Lorraine and Len Racine
We will miss you tremendously, Aunt Karen. Love you forever. <3
I will always treasure our couples’ dinners, swimming in Florida, and our morning phone calls on the way to work.
Karen was the most positive person I’ve ever known, even during times when darkness would have broken most people.
Rest in peace, my dear friend. I look forward to the day we meet again and I see your beautiful smile once more.
We will miss seeing you here in FL! You were a delightful person! Praying for Jeff and the family.
Another 1978 classmate hone to soon