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Karen 'Ruby' Walch
KAREN RAE ANN (KAMMERER)
"RUBY" WALCH
Elkader
Karen Rae Ann (Kammerer) "Ruby" Walch, 70, of Elkader, entered into heaven peacefully in her home early Sunday morning, Nov. 13, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, please direct all memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, as per Karen's request.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader with Father Paul Peters as celebrant. Inurnment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Elkader. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the church.
Leonard Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left with www.leonardfuneralhomes.com.
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