Karen R. Essex's obituary , Passed away on October 22, 2023 in Story City, Iowa

Karen R. Essex

January 6, 1940 - October 22, 2023 (83 years old)

Story City, Iowa

Karen R. Essex's obituary , Passed away on October 22, 2023 in Story City, Iowa

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Soderstrum Funeral Home

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Karen R. Essex

January 6, 1940 - October 22, 2023 (83 years old)

Story City, Iowa

Karen R. Essex Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 22, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Karen R. Essex of Story City, Iowa, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard M., Sr. and Freda B. White (Glasscock); and her sister Kathy Hubbs (Jim). She is survived by: her children, Scott Essex of Galveston, TX, Alan Essex (Linda) of Kellogg, IA, Sonia Redmond (Tom) of Mount Vernon, IA and Rhonda Carmona (Jose) of Houston, TX; and her brother Howard M. "Buck" White, Jr. (Sharon) of Galena, MO. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the Karen Essex Memorial Fund has been established and memorials can be directed to the family or mailed to Adams Funeral Home, c/o the Karen Essex Family to 502 Douglas Ave, Ames IA 50010.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Soderstrum Funeral Home



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