Karen Gosnell Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Gosnell of Ankeny, Iowa, who passed away on January 6, 2021 at the age of 79. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Gosnell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Boyer and Manilla Boyer (O'Conner); and her brother Ronald Boyer. She is survived by: her husband James Gosnell; her children, Vonita Hill (Michael) of Eureka, Tammy Gauer (James) of Ankeny and Nicholas Gosnell (Pamela) of Inman, Kansas; and her siblings, Beth Pospisil (Albert) of Cedar Rapids and Rick Boyer (Tammy) of Stanton. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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January 11, 2021

Beverly Huldeen wrote a sympathy message

“Our deepest sympathies to Karen’s family, her husband, Jim and children Vonita, Tammy and Nicholas & extended family. Karen always had a beautiful smile, sincere faith and deep devotion and love for her family, but more importantly, her Lord Jesus. I know her passing leaves a void in your hearts, but her legacy lives on in & through your lives. May our Heavenly Father bring comfort, grace & strength in the coming days & weeks. ✝️🙏🏻♥️ Brent & Beverly (Nelson) Huldeen”

January 8, 2021

Kathy Pettus wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Jim and family, This is such sad and shocking news. Karen and each of you are such a intricate part of my life as well as my mother, father and sister. I remember the day Jim and Karen came to Marengo and the birth of each child. The friendship to my mother was beyond priceless!!! To know they are meeting in heaven again is comforting as well as Karen is singing with Mr Hepker! What a glorious celebration for those that have gone before. Asking for peace, comfort and understanding for you a”

January 7, 2021

Tanja Struve wrote a sympathy message

“Jim, Von and family, Tammy and family and Nick and family- my prayers are with you all as you grieve a wonderful and faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I love you all and am so, SO thankful for Karen’s faith in Jesus and the knowledge that we will all see her again. Sending virtual hugs for all!”