Kingsford- Karen J. Peronto, 86, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wisc.

She was born February 4, 1940, in Kingsford, daughter of the late George and Mildred (Molnaa) Anderson. Karen was a lifelong resident of Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School. She worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell, and after retiring, she worked for over 10 years at the Hitching Post, Aurora, Wisc.

Karen married Cliff Peronto in Kingsford in 1980. He preceded her in death.

She was a member of the Red Hats and enjoyed socializing and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her son, Joseph (Liz) Plourde, Kingsford, MI; one sister, Betsy Benzie, Iron Mountain, MI; grandchildren, Joe (Alaina Gendron), Karissa (Zach), Katelyn (Tyler), Kacee (Mike), Mitchell (Elizabeth), and Carlee (Ryan Wilde), Kayla (Keith), Cody (Kelsey), Dustin (Megan); and numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Karen was preceded in death by one son, Mike; one brother, Dick Anderson; and three sisters, Anna Mae, Thalia, and Dorothy.

In accordance with Karen’s wishes, private family services will be held.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Karen’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, MI, to honor Karen’s legacy of life.