Karen Mitchek, 78 of Surprise, AZ passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Viewing will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm, Thursday, October 10 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A celebration of Karen's life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 11 at the Sterling Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Bill Couchenour and Rev. Jared Sonnenberg officiating. Guests may follow for burial at Riverside Cemetery or go directly to Sam and Louie's directly after the service. Memorial contributions may be made in Karen's name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.