Karen Mertz-McDowell Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 12, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Karen Mertz-McDowell of Perry, Iowa, born in Webster City, Iowa. 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 Mertz-McDowell to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Edna Eunice Withers (Horton) and Frank Withers; her sons, Monty Mertz and Tony McDowell; her brother Stanley Withers; her children, Tom Mertz (April Gunderson), Jim Mertz III (Julie), Kim Mertz, NJ, Monte McDowell and Monica McDowell (H. D. Meinecke); her grandchildren, Harris, Abbey, Isaac, Bennett, Trevor and Hannah; her great grandchildren, Violet, Barrett, Mallory and Maverick; and her brother Colby Withers (Joyce) of Readlyn, IA..

Everyone is required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while attending visitation and services.