Karen Louise Braymer, 61, died Nov. 15, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center, Topeka. She was born July 11, 1953, the daughter of Orville Braymer and Betty Jean (Guyer) Braymer. She worked in Washington, D.C. as a temp secretarial employee. She had recently been a resident of Topeka, coming from Great Bend. Survivors include a brother, Cary A. Braymer and wife Julie, Great Bend; nieces and nephew, Melissa Swanson and her husband Dustin, Michael Braymer and Ashley Dreiling, and Madisen Braymer; great nieces and nephews, Coda Grizzell, Rydlie Swanson, Lynnex Swanson, and Brody Braymer. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a sister, Connie Braymer. Visitation: is scheduled from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home. A private family service will be held a later date.