Karen Louise Ethington

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This Legacy page is a lasting memorial where everyone who loved Karen can visit and share remembrances for years to come. Every photo, condolence or memory you post here helps family and friends keep Karen close in their hearts.

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Jim and Olivia Ethington

October 16, 2025

I stayed with my brother Jack and Karen for the summer of 1965 working with Jack at block and brick work before starting college at ISU. Then I also stayed for the summers of 1966 and 1967 trying to help wherever I could while doing road work. Karen was an excellent cook and always made certain there was plenty of food to make my lunch for work.
We (Jim and Olivia) miss Karen. Our thoughts and prayers for nephews Randy and Jeff and their families. Jim and Olivia Ethington

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The Cremation Society of Iowa - Des Moines

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October 15, 2025

Karen Ethington Obituary

Karen Louise Ethington, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. Born on September 2, 1939, in Diagonal, Iowa, Karen spent most of her life on the east side of Des Moines, where she built a life filled with love,... Read Karen Ethington's Obituary

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