Karen Christine Hartwig (Czapla) June 22, 1957- July 6, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Christine Hartwig on July 6, 2025, at the age of 68, after a battle with lung cancer. Karen was born June 22, 1957 to the late Edward and Carolyn Czapla in St. Louis, Mo. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and others, always putting the needs of those she loved before her own. Karen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman A. Hartwig III. Together they created a beautiful life with lots of laughter, love and three beautiful daughters, Elizabeth Hartwig (Josh Hawkins), April Hartwig (Scott Ho), and Heidi Storie (Ryan Storie). Her greatest joy in life was being a mom and grandma. She took great pride in her seven grandchildren; Lucas and Adam Graham, Theodore "TJ" Sinclair, Evan, Brendan, and Lucy Storie, and Ellen Hartwig. Karen was beautiful in so many ways and her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched through her kindness, selflessness, and unconditional love and support. Visitation will be held at Jay B Smith Funeral Home at 777 Oakwood Dr. Fenton, Mo on July 10, 2025 from 4-8pm. Funeral will be July 11, 2025 at 930am with burial following at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery. Flower arrangements may be sent to Jay B Smith Funeral Home