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Josephine Karberg Obituary

Josephine Sarah Karberg, 81 of Phoenix AZ formerly of Galena, Il.,
beloved wife, mother and grandmother entered into rest on August 8th, 2006. Born Sarah Josephine Davis in Reck, OK on June 16th, 1925. Married Robert E. Karberg on January 17th, 1943 in Norman, OK. He preceded her in death on December 22, 1988. Survived by her children: Nancy A. Houle (Walter) of Peoria, AZ Ginger K. Eisbach (John) of Galena, Il. and Robert J. Karberg (Lyn) of Cave Creek, AZ extended family Kenneth P. Timm of Phoenix, AZ.; Nine grandchildren: David Timm (Valerie), Julie Geering (JT), Christina Eisbach (David Rury), Heather Miller (Bill), Adam Eisbach (Nicole), Sarah Eisbach, Mathew Karberg, Scotland Karberg, Michael Karberg. Eight great-grandchildren: Emily Stender and Jacob Geering, Sydney and Samatha Rury, Alexander Eisbach, Chloe Karberg, Karlie and Rylie Karberg. Two sisters Aleen Stover of Norman, OK and Lillie Pearce of Houston, TX., two sisters-in-law, Carol Smith (David) of Columbia, CA and June Karberg of Galena, Il. and serveral nieces and nephews. She will be laid to rest following a private service at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. Josephine will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Josephine to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 11, 2006.

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