Karen Lee Schwien's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2025 in Clarence, Iowa

Karen Lee Schwien

February 4, 1940 - March 2, 2025 (85 years old)

Clarence, Iowa

Karen Lee Schwien's obituary , Passed away on March 2, 2025 in Clarence, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chapman Funeral Home, Inc.

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Karen Lee Schwien

February 4, 1940 - March 2, 2025 (85 years old)

Clarence, Iowa

Karen Lee Schwien Obituary

The passing of Karen Lee Schwien of Clarence, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 2, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Lee Schwien to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Karen Lee's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Art Kintzel and Velma Kintzel (Hartig); her spouse Lavern Schwien; and her brother-in-law Klaus Knoop. She is survived by: her daughter Lisa of Clarence; and her siblings, Susan Knoop of Illinois, Carole Carlson (Jack) of Oregon, Larry Kenneth Kintzel (Jean) of Wisconsin and Jay Kintzel (Vicki) of Colorado.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John's United Church of Christ (402 9th Ave, Clarence, IA 52216). A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chapman Funeral Home, Inc.



Fri

Mar 07

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. John's United Church of Christ
402 9th Ave, Clarence, IA 52216

Fri

Mar 07

Funeral service

11:00 AM

St. John's United Church of Christ
402 9th Ave, Clarence, IA 52216

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