Karen Kay

Pahl

Karen "Kay" Pahl, 80, of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney.

She was born on September 8, 1946, in Overton, Nebraska, to Paul and Nola (Milborn) Potter. She attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School with the class of 1964. She then went on to attend a trade school in Grand Island to receive her credentials to become a bank teller. Kay was united in marriage to John Pahl on August 17, 1968. Two daughters were blessed to this union: Stacy and Johna. The family lived in Milford while John continued his studies and later moved to Golden, Colorado. They later moved to Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado until 1992 when they moved to Loveland, Colorado. Kay and John later divorced.

In 1997, Kay and her daughters moved back to the Overton area to be closer to family. While in Overton, Kay worked at several locations over the next few years. During her time in Colorado, she owned and operated her own gun store for several years before moving back to Nebraska. She then worked at Plum Creek Marketplace in Lexington; Subway, Taco Bell, and Little Caesars at Bosselman's in Elm Creek; Office Max and Walmart in Kearney. To say she was a hardworking woman would be an understatement.

Kay enjoyed spending her time outdoors and going on hunting trips and at one time held a great gun collection. She also enjoyed sewing and made several blankets for her grandchildren. Spending quality time with her family was essential for Kay. She always went to the family functions and spent her time doting on her grandchildren and going to all of their activities.

Survivors include her daughters, Stacy (Ron) Goad of Elm Creek and Johna Stuehm of Overton; grandchildren, Zachary Pahl of Overton, Shaun (Ali) McDaniel of Golden, Colorado, John Goad and Aiden Goad, both of Elm Creek, Makaylee Stuehm and Rilee Stuehm, both of Overton; as well as cousins, extended family and many friends.

In additions to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Scott Goad and her cousin, Janet Cochrane.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Williamsburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Ryan Thies, officiating.

Memorials are kindly suggested the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com