Karen had been born in Springfield, Illinois on April 2, 1945. Her parents were Hallie J. and Margaret (Clark) Fraze.
She was part of the graduating class of South Mountain High School in 1963.
Karen worked for the Phoenix Police Department at the Records and Information Bureau for many years in addition to being a busy home maker. She was a devout Catholic and enjoyed bowling and puzzles.
She is survived by her daughter Kim Collins, her sons Tom and Eddie Wendler, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, her brothers John Fraze of Phoenix, David Fraze of Texas, her sister Janet Loven of Texas and many nieces and nephews.
Karen is predeceased by her father Hallie J. Fraze and her mother Margaret Fraze.
Services will be Tuesday, October 30 at Funeraria Del Angel Greer-Wilson Chapel with a visitation starting from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The prayer service will follow at 11:00 am. At the conclusion of the funeral, we will continue to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale for burial.