Karen—the youngest daughter of Mary Jo "M. J." Shannon and Robert Houghton—was cremated following her passing. Last month, Kris mourned the loss of her sister in a poignant social media tribute.

Not Everything That Glitters In Hollywood Is Gold! Karen writes in her book: "In season 7 we were back in Walnut Grove. 'Mary' was barely part of the plot, 'Laura' was thrown into a love affair ...

VERONA / BLUE MOUNDS - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Karen Mary Riek, age 79, of Blue Mounds, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1945, in Madison, Wis., ...