Karen Brobston
She was born Aug. 9, 1951, in Canton, a daughter of Ben and Alice Jones Wilson. She married Kenneth “Red” Brobston on Oct. 23, 1976, in Vermont. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2023. She also was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are two children, Tanya (and William) Morgan of Vermont and Kenneth (and Becky Fewkes) Brobston Jr. of Table Grove; one stepdaughter, Pam (and John) York of St. Paul, Iowa; five sisters, Vickie Ward, Alisa Elandt, Robin Berto, Tammy Hensley and Kelly Everitt; one brother, Rick Wilson; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She worked as a CNA. She was strong in her faith and was a devout Jehovah Witness. A graveside service was held Monday in the Vermont Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Rushville Rehab and Nursing Center or the Vermont Fire and Rescue Squad. Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Vol. 148, No. 23
Karen Brobston, 74, of Vermont died at 5:06 p.m. Oct. 15, 2025, at Rushville Rehab and Nursing Center in Rushville.
