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Karen was a devoted farm wife who eagerly and joyfully took on the numerous duties it entails. In addition to her many chores, she enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. For several years, she delighted in raising sheep and lambs. Karen loved to go to her monthly Breakfast Club with her neighbors and friends to catch up on the news in their families.
Those thankful for sharing in Karen's life include her husband of 55 years, Dean of Mt. Pleasant; 2 children and their spouses - Laura & Duane Burden of Columbus Junction and Mark & Vicki Messer of Mt. Pleasant; a brother and his wife - Richard and Mary Beth Young of Mt. Pleasant; 7 grandchildren - Danielle (Colt) Hagemeyer, Leslie (Duane) Coffman, Joshua (Samantha) Burden, Emily Dougherty, Bryce Messer, Lucas Messer and Kalli Messer; 8 great grandchildren - Wyatt, Colin and Reece Coffman, Evelyn Arnold, Lilly Burden, Raven Dougherty, Jackson Kirby and Casanova Huss;
Her parents precede Karen in death.
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