Jennifer Karnik, 50, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 7 at 11:00 AM, at Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Cory Burma officiating. The family will greet friends on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family or donor's choice.

Jennifer A. Karnik was born November 3, 1971, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Joseph and Jean (Buchholz) Karnik. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1990 and from Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska in 1994. During high school, Jennifer worked for Mike Senior Photography, which over the years, nurtured her love of photography. During college, Jennifer was a part-time photographer for the Fremont Tribune. After college, Jennifer entered the Walmart/Sam's Club Assistant Manager Training Program. Jennifer worked for Walmart/Sam's Club for over 30 years, and was currently the manager of the optical center at Sam's Club in Lincoln. Jennifer loved photography and was an Oregon Duck fan. She loved spending time with her son Colby, and longtime companion André Tworek.

Jennifer is survived by:
Son – Colby Schmuecker of Lincoln, NE
Mother – Jean Karnik of Columbus, NE
Sister – Sarah (Mark) Henning of Lincoln, NE
Nephew – Alex Henning
Niece – Morgan Henning
Grandfather – Gordon Buchholz of Columbus, NE
Mother-in-law – Katie Tworek of Phoenix, AZ
Brother-in-law – Shelby Tworek of Phoenix, AZ
Sister-in-law – Tiffany Tworek of Scottsdale, AZ
Sister-in-law –Kristin Tworek of Phoenix, AZ
Niece – Alexxis Warrington
Nephews – Daxen and Reid Tworek
Aunts, uncles, cousins and friends

Jennifer was preceded in death by
Father – Joseph Karnik
Committed Companion – André Tworek
Father-in-law – Paul Tworek
Grandmother – Betty Buchholz
Grandparents – Joseph and Mary Karnik