Obituary of Karen Conradi-Jones

Karen Conradi-Jones, born June 5, 1944 to Edith and Conrad Conradi in Sioux Falls SD, Karen died Sunday April 2, 2023 at Sholom Home, St. Paul after a long journey with heart failure. A graduate of Macalester College and a medical social worker for over 30 years, Karen was an advocate for the care of all people as well as a breast cancer support group leader. She enjoyed traveling, seeing her grandchildren grow up and keeping in touch with many friends. She is survived by her loving husband David Conradi-Jones, children: Meredith Leary Johnson & Matt Johnson of St. Paul MN and grandsons Jack and Cole Johnson, Lezley Jones of San Jose CA, Ward & Salta Jones of Conroe TX and granddaughter Aizhana Jones. Also survived by brother Gary Conradi, wife Kathy in Sioux Falls SD; nieces Deborah Herrboldt, Rebecca Bauman, Beth Conradi, nephew William Conradi, many great-nieces and nephews, and dear Kentfield and Conradi cousins. Our heartfelt thanks to the full nursing staff at Sholom Home in St. Paul as well as Allina Hospice care teams. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 17 at Pilgrim House Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Memorials preferred to Pilgrim House attn. Congregational Care 1212 W. Hwy 96, Arden Hills MN 55112, or a charity of your choice.