Bachman, Karen Kay

Karen Kay Bachman, 61, of Lamont, formerly of Clarksville, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Monday, July 19, 2010, following a long bout of Parkinson's disease. She will have immediate burial at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, rural Oelwein, at 1:30 p.m. today. There will be a memorial Celebration of Life service at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Lamont, followed by fellowship at the Lamont American Legion Hall. The Rev. Ron Spears will officiate.

Karen was born Feb. 11, 1949, at Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Maxine (Smith) Jacobs. She attended Clarksville Community Schools and graduated in 1967. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Aurora and the Lamont American Legion Auxiliary. Karen was united in marriage on April 20, 1968, to Howard Bachman Jr. at Clarksville, Iowa. To this union there were two children, Victoria and Bobbie Bachman.

Karen very much enjoyed being with friends and family - camping, playing cards, board games,

cooking, and making of the family home. Above all, her grandchildren were her biggest joy.

She is survived by her husband, Howard Bachman Jr. of Lamont; daughter, Vickie (Joe) Lahey of Lamont; son, Bobbie Bachman (Sydney Knight) of Lamont; four grandchildren, Breanna Bachman, Casady (CJ) Lahey and Amber Bachman, all of Lamont, and Pamela Knight of Manchester; and brother, Roger (Butch) Jacobs of Clarksville.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents.

She will be greatly missed by ALL.

A memorial fund has been established in her name and can be sent to Howard Bachman Jr., 655 Concord St., Lamont, IA 50650.

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