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Karen Wardenburg
KAREN (GEERY) WARDENBURG
Marion
Karen was born in 1945 to Edwin and Geraldine Geery the fourth of 10 children. She passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She was raised in Harvey, Iowa, lived several years in Cedar Rapids, Knoxville, and most recently, Marion.
Karen and Roger were married for over 40 years, were members of the Veterans Public Safety Unit, worked very hard together as maintenance at the Knoxville Raceway/Campgrounds and as school bus drivers. Karen loved reading, decorating, gift-giving (especially at Christmas), thrift shopping, crafts, cooking for others and baking her famous pies, but most of all, she loved the Lord and her family.
She was Mom to Angela (Wade), Jennifer (Rob), Vickie and Darrick (Chrise); a very proud and loving Oma to Clay, Kit, Renee, Felicia, Phillip and Michelle; and eight great-grandchildren.
Besides her daughters, survivors include three sisters, three brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger; son, Darrick; and three brothers.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Winfield Funeral Home, Knoxville, Iowa, with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be directed to the Shriner's Hospital of Minneapolis or her family. Online condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com.
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