Karen Virginia Hempen Obituary

The memory of Karen Virginia Hempen of Argyle, Iowa, born in Keokuk, Iowa, who passed away on May 29, 2024 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Earl and Arlene Shutt (Walker); her husband Roger Hempen; and her sister Linda Ellison. She is survived by: her children, Kenny Hempen (Tracy) of Argyle and Tonya O'Neal (Chuck) of Hillsboro, Oregon; her grandchildren, Courtney Wollbrink (Ethan), Kenny Hempen, Jr. (Carissa), Jennifer Skarin (Kevin), Josiah Hempen (Lena), Luke Hempen, Abigail Hempen, Audrey Hempen, Lydia Hempen, Charlie O'Neal (Presleigh), Jordanna Kiaunis (Kale), Joshua O'Neal and Karen O'Neal; her great grandchildren, Henry, Kate, Mary, Amelia Wollbrink, Ruth, Evelyn, Roger Hempen, Julia, David, Andrew, Joshua Skarin, Samantha, Cora, Hazel, Carl O'Neal and Emma Kiaunis; and her siblings, Janet Rosenau (late Vernon) and Doug Shutt.

Memorials may be directed to the family of Karen Hempen (In care of Kenny Hempen) for the great-grandchildren's education fund.