Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Beloved wife of William Appelbaum. Dear mother of Mary Terese (Joe) Scheck, Bill (Gay), Dan (Julie), Jim (Stephanie), Stephen (Elizabeth), and Michael (Jessica) Appelbaum. Dear grandmother (Beamie) of Eddie Sutton (fiancé Nataley Grimmer), Amy (Dillon) Hornbuckle, Katie (Vince) Riggio, Ben, Natalie, Will, Charlie, Matthew, Ellie, Sam, Sophie, Ava, Isabella and Issac Appelbaum. Dear Great grandmother of Mathias, Raelynn, and Bella Hornbuckle and Sophia and Rocco Riggio. Dear sister, sister-in-law, Aunt, friend, and party planner of the century.
SERVICES: Visitation at Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church (8866 Pardee Road St. Louis, Missouri 63123) on Friday, February 20, 10:30 a.m. until funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital appreciated.
Dear Applebaum Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was such an amazing person, so full of life and kindness. When I first moved to St. Louis as a kid in my early 20’s, I had no family here and only knew a few people. I will never forget all the holidays and family functions with the Appelbaum’s that I was able to be a part of. She always made such an effort to make sure I felt included. It made a huge difference in helping me adjust to my new life in St. Louis. It is something I will never forget. I send you all my love and prayers!
I’m so very sorry, Bill, Gay and the rest of the Applebaum family, Karen was so very kind to me and that smile I will always remember.
May the memories held deep inside your heart help to comfort you.
You’re in my prayers ,
with deepest sympathy, Ted Mccready.
Condolences to the families may God give you peace during this heartbreaking time.
Applebaum family, you were blest with one of the finest women I ever knew. My heart and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Appelbaum family! We sure had an absolute great life with Karen being in it and being our 2nd mom as we grew up together! Love to all of you!
Matt, Rhonda and Steven Brewer