Karen Benson, 60, a resident of Hardwick Twp., NJ, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Phillipsburg, NJ. She was born in Boonton Twp., NJ, on September 6, 1964, to Norman W. and Barbara Karen (Schmehl) Benson.
She was a lover of rock and metal music, particularly Type O Negative, Staind & Disturbed. Muscle cars were also something she enjoyed, especially the Chevy Camaro. The deep rumble of Harley Davidson bikes often would put her to sleep, She enjoyed thunderstorms which also had the same effect. She also really liked to bake, pumpkin pie, pastries, cookies and julé ca “JuleKake” for the holidays, she took even more pride and accomplishment in enjoying those baked goods with loved ones.
Even though her eldest son and her father’s birthdays were around the time of Christmas, Karen always made sure her loved ones had a birthday cake. In her younger years she loved to travel. Traveling took her to the mountain vistas of Vermont, to the golden coast of California, even to Hawaii and Australia.
She is survived by two sons, Steele and Saxon Benson-McKlin, her father, Norman W. Benson, three brothers William (Laurie), James, Todd Benson, a sister, Shari Benson, sister-in-law Beth Benson and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Benson and her sister-in-law April.