Karen Doege

Karen R. Doege, age 67 of Albany, formerly of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home in Albany, Minnesota.

Services are pending.

Karen Rose Doege was born August 19, 1957 in Melrose, Minnesota to Sylvester and Bernice (Stadtherr) Doege. She was a nursing assistant and med tech at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose for many years. She later began working at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud as a nursing assistant and later in the file room for a total of 17 years before she retired. 

In her retirement, she enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson. For many years, Karen attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and in the last few years, she began attending Harvest Church in Freeport. 

Survivors include her children, Christine Kleve of Atwater and Joe Baca of Shakopee; seven grandchildren and one great grandson; brothers and sisters, Daniel Doege, Roger (Joan) Doege, Charles (Melissa) Doege, Mary (Edgar) Mallea, Barbara (Curt) Nelson, and Steven (Lily) Doege. 

Karen was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, John Doege.