Karin Lee Turk, age 74, a former resident of Topeka, Kansas, and more recently of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Arma Health & Rehab in Arma, Kansas, surrounded by her family. She was born October 26, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jack and Margaret Williamson.
Karin graduated from the Hayden High School and Platte Business College. She married Steven Lee Turk on March 15, 1968. Throughout her life, Karin wore many career hats. She was a professional cake decorator and also ran a daycare out of her home for over ten years. She later did clerical and claim work for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Other than her favorite role of grandma, Karin enjoyed baking, embroidering, and reading. She was also an accomplished seamstress and had a secret dream of becoming a fashion designer. She often made outfits for her children in their younger years, and in her own words, she was “almost as good as mom.”
Following the death of her husband in September of 2005, Karin moved to Ft. Scott to be with her daughter. However, she still remained connected with her other family and cared for her own elderly mother in her later years.
Survivors include her children, Jennifer Clara Lemke of Ft. Scott, Steven Louis Turk of Topeka, and Matthew Berglund Turk of Pensacola, Florida; thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren who were pride and joy. She is also survived by her siblings, Susan Williamson and James Williamson, both of Topeka. In addition to her husband, Karin was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Williamson.
Following cremation, a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
