Karen Marie Consbruck

Karen Marie Consbruck of Hastings, NE, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the age of 59, surrounded by family and friends at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. 

A service to honor and celebrate Karen’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 28, at North Shore Assembly of God with Pastor Chris Johnson officiating. There will be no burial held at this time. With respect to Karen’s wishes, cremation has taken place. An open house with family present will take place from 5-7 p.m. at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home on Thursday, February 27. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) or Mary Lanning Memorial Foundation in care of Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home 1225 N. Elm Ave. Hastings, NE 68901. 

Karen was born on August 31, 1965, in Denver, CO to her parents Donald and Beverly, and graduated from Goodland High School in 1983. Karen lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to family and friends. She welcomed the opportunity to help care for her daughter Brittany, whom had special needs, with open arms, when she married her beloved husband Danny Consbruck on August 14, 2004. 

Karen was known for organizing the “Rockstars Annual Summer-Themed Parties” with her friends at her home away from home, Harlan County Lake, always ensuring everyone was having a great time. She enjoyed getting away on the weekends to go camping, boating, and to read a good book. As an avid crocheter, she made sure that every baby in her life was gifted with their own blanket. She was always ready to test her luck on a game of Keno or at the slot machines in the casino. Her greatest joy in life was being a Grandma. Her grandchildren enjoyed baking cookies and brownies, playing games, and being picked up for an afternoon adventure with their MiMi, as they affectionately called her. 

Karen worked at Hastings Ford since 2012 and was known for her hardworking, detail-oriented nature and strong work ethic. One of her proudest work accomplishments was becoming certified at the Ford Performance Motor Speedway. Prior to this, she worked as a waitress at the Library Lounge in Grand Island, NE and Crazy R’s in Goodland, KS just to name a couple. She built numerous long-lasting friendships through her work life. 

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Donald & Ferol Strawbridge (Alvin, TX) and Curtis Horney (Littleton, CO). 

She is survived by her beloved husband, Danny Consbruck; her mother, Beverly Horney (Littleton, CO); her children, Ashley Washburn (Lincoln, NE), Justin Washburn (Lilly Snyder) (Ashland, NE), Megan Ladenburger (Mikel) (Salina, KS), Brittany Consbruck (Salina, KS), and Justin Consbruck (Riley) (Juniata, NE); and her cherished grandchildren, Kristian & Maverick Washburn, Bryden & Kendrys Ladenburger, and Lydia, Wesley, & Clara Consbruck; and her beloved “grand-kitty” Donnie. She leaves behind her siblings, Lisa (Russ) Martinez (Littleton, CO), Donna (Terry) Patry (Assaria, KS), Kevin (Heidi) Strawbridge (Aberdeen, NC), Leslie (Justin) Maxwell (Littleton, CO), Jill (Ryan) Emerson (Aurora, MO), and Terri Trahan (Alvin, TX); and many nieces and nephews. 

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Wenburg, Dr. Stritt, Dr. King, and Dr. Habash of Hastings, NE for their exceptional care throughout the years. Her family would also like to thank the hospitalist physicians at Mary Lanning, the emergency room and inpatient nurses/techs, and the entire staff at DaVita Dialysis Center for their wonderful care.