Karen "KC" Koske, 56, died Saturday November 2nd in Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Holyoke daughter of Robert T. Koske and Carol "Rusty" (Moynahan) Koske. Karen was a talented LPN who worked at various nursing homes in the area. She leaves her children Ryan Longe of TN and Ashley Longe of South Hadley, her mother Carol Koske of South Hadley, her two sisters Jodi Koske-Nunes and her husband Marcel of Ludlow and Donna Koske and her boyfriend Mark of South Hadley, her brother Robert Koske and his girlfriend Alexis of South Hadley, her two cherished grandchildren Blakelynn Longe of TN and Greyson Koske of Ludlow and many nieces and nephews. Karen had a deep love for all animals and loved to spend time at the beach. A celebration of Karen's life will take place Saturday November 16th at the Lighthouse in Ludlow from 3:00 to 6:00pm. The O'Brien Family Funeral Home in South Hadley has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information or to make online condolences please go to obrienfamilyfh.com.