Age 29 of Billings, MT Passed away peacefully with her family Tuesday June 10, 2014, after her brave battle with cancer. Karen was born on November 15, 1984, in Missoula, MT a beautiful daughter for proud parents Jeffrey and Bernice Brandt. She was one of three children. Karen attended St. Joseph School in Rosemount Minnesota, Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Montana State University-Billings, where she graduated with her bachelor's degree. On October 17, 2009, Karen married the love of her life Joe Eugene Kragt. Karen loved the outdoors, hiking and camping. She also enjoyed traveling, country music, crafts and puzzles. Karen loved to laugh with friends and cherished her family gatherings, especially her joyful times with her nieces and nephew. Most of all she had a deep faith in God. Memorials may be sent to: MSUB Foundation in memory of Karen (Brandt) Kragt, 1500 University Drive Billings, MT 59101; St. Joseph School Scholarship fund, in memory of Karen (Brandt) Kragt, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W. Rosemount, MN 55068; Cretin-Derham Hall High School in memory of Karen (Brandt) Kragt, 550 S. Albert St. St. Paul, MN 55116; American Brain Tumor Association (to help Glioblastoma research) in memory of Karen (Brandt) Kragt, 855 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60631. Karen will truly be missed by many. As a tribute to her, we will carry on her kindness, caring, patience and sensitivity to others. Arr: Cremation & Funeral Gallery -