Karen Hiatt's obituary , Passed away on April 1, 2025 in Columbus, Nebraska

Karen Hiatt

July 6, 1950 - April 1, 2025 (74 years old)

Columbus, Nebraska

Karen Hiatt's obituary , Passed away on April 1, 2025 in Columbus, Nebraska

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Duesman Funeral Chapel

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Karen Hiatt

July 6, 1950 - April 1, 2025 (74 years old)

Columbus, Nebraska

Karen Hiatt Obituary

The passing of Karen Hiatt of Columbus, Nebraska leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 1, 2025 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Hiatt to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Bowers and Sylvia Bowers (Smolek); her brother Gary Bowers; and her in-laws, Cecil and Junette Hiatt.

She is survived by: her husband Russ Hiatt of Columbus, NE; her daughter Laurie Kouma (Randy) of Columbus, NE; her grandchildren, Cassie and Jordan; her daughter Kristin Pekny (Travis) of Cedar Rapids, IA; her grandchildren, Tanner and Tayton; her sister Linda Carbajal (Frank) of San Jose, CA; her siblings-in-law, Randy Hiatt (Sherri) of Grand Island, NE., Rhonda Hawthorne of Grand Island, NE, Rick Hiatt (Kim) of Greeley, CO and Renie Kula (Mark); and her pet Bella.

Memorials may be directed to Paws & Claws Adoption Center, Macular Degeneration research, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duesman Funeral Chapel



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Apr 07

Visitation

Gass Haney Funeral Home
2109 14th St, Columbus, NE 68601

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Apr 08

Visitation

Gass Haney Funeral Home
2109 14th St, Columbus, NE 68601

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Apr 08

Funeral service

Gass Haney Funeral Home
2109 14th St, Columbus, NE 68601

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Apr 08

Graveside service

Westlawn Memorial Park
3826 W Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803

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