She was born July 8, 1945 in Fort Madison, Iowa, she was the daughter of Willis Leland and Charlotte (Munford) Baum. On March 23, 1978 she married LaVerne M. Faulkner in Kahoka, Missouri.
Survivors include her husband LaVerne Faulkner of Farmington, Iowa, two sons Michael Faulkner of Farmington, Iowa, Christopher (fiance' Stacey) Faulkner of Grimes, Iowa, one brother Gerald Baum of Farmington, Iowa, several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant brother.
Karen was a graduate of Harmony High school and Southeastern Community College, she then attended the University of Iowa. After college, Karen was an administrative assistant for the economics Professor at the University of Iowa. She later served as the city clerk in Farmington. Karen was a member of Artaban Chapter Order of Eastern Star #483 in Donnellson, she had previously served as a worthy matron of Eastern Star in Farmington. She enjoyed her family, ceramics, reading, long car rides in the country, nature, being outdoors, fireworks and her home.
Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home Donnellson where the family will meet with friends from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home Donnellson with Reverend Larry Wallingford officiating.
She was born July 8, 1945 in Fort Madison, Iowa, she was the daughter of Willis Leland and Charlotte (Munford) Baum. On March 23, 1978 she married LaVerne M. Faulkner in Kahoka, Missouri.
Survivors include her husband LaVerne Faulkner of Farmington, Iowa, two sons Michael Faulkner of Farmington, Iowa, Christopher (fiance' Stacey) Faulkner of Grimes, Iowa, one brother Gerald Baum of Farmington, Iowa, several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant brother.
Karen was a graduate of Harmony High school and Southeastern Community College, she then attended the University of Iowa. After college, Karen was an administrative assistant for the economics Professor at the University of Iowa. She later served as the city clerk in Farmington. Karen was a member of Artaban Chapter Order of Eastern Star #483 in Donnellson, she had previously served as a worthy matron of Eastern Star in Farmington. She enjoyed her family, ceramics, reading, long car rides in the country, nature, being outdoors, fireworks and her home.
Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home Donnellson where the family will meet with friends from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home Donnellson with Reverend Larry Wallingford officiating.
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