Karol J. Fritz's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2020 in Grinnell, Iowa

Karol J. Fritz

December 14, 1956 - October 6, 2020 (63 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Karol J. Fritz's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2020 in Grinnell, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home

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Karol J. Fritz

December 14, 1956 - October 6, 2020 (63 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Karol J. Fritz Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karol J. Fritz of Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away on October 6, 2020, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karol J. Fritz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Tazwell Wright Fritz and Jeanne Francis Fritz (Harrington); her husband Joseph Melman; and her sister Kathy Fritz. She is survived by: her daughters, Susan Rupe of Grinnell and Elizabeth Dyer (Charlie); and her siblings, Ken Fritz (Teresa) of Jackson, Kim Hilliker (LeRoy) of Jackson, Kirk Fritz (Mary Anne) of Hanover, Michigan, Laura Snyder (Geoff) and Lezley Roth (Jamie). She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

A face mask will be required for those attending the service.

Memorial contributions may be designated to CIRSI (Central Iowa Residential Services) and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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Oct 29

Visitation

Smith Funeral Home
1103 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Fri

Oct 30

Funeral Mass

St. Mary Catholic Church
1002 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112

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