Karen Poff

Karen A. Poff, age 45, of St. Cloud, MN, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN, with Rev. Nicholas Landsberger officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 23, 2012 at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, MN. Karen Alice Zak was born on May 12, 1967 in Little Falls, MN, to Carol (Matlock) and John Zak. She attended school in Little Falls, MN. Survivors include her children, Zachary Zak and his son, Shawn of California, Karinah Zak, Matthew Smith, Kelly Zak and Steven Poff all of St. Cloud; mother, Carol Zak of Little Falls; brothers, Robert (Nancy) Zak of Ham Lake and John (Lynn) Zak of Farmington; special friend, Dale Martin of St. Cloud and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, John Zak and two children, Dawn Martin and Mark Martin. In lieu of flowers memorial are preferred for Karen's children, Matthew Smith, Kelly Zak and Steven Poff.