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Karen Narske Obituary
Karen Ann Narske
January 25, 1943-August 10, 2022
Karen Ann Narske, 79, of Rock Island, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial visitation will be Friday, August 12, 2022 from 4-7 pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. A private memorial service will be planned at a later date. Memorials may be made in care of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, https://givetoiv.org/gfma2mich or Quad Cities Quilts of Valor, https://govf.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/govf/donation.jsp?campaign=34&.
Karen was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 25, 1943, the daughter of Ernest R. and Florence A. Wolf Smith. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Augustana College, Rock Island.
Karen married Richard M. Narske on June 12, 1965 in Naperville, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2016.
Karen worked over 20 years as an administrative assistant for Rock Island High School and retired in the mid-2000's.
She was a member of the Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild and was active for many years in Quad Cities Quilts of Valor and with Operation Christmas Child.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Dr. Elizabeth Narske, Rock Island and Dr. Robert (Fietka) Narske, Ann Arbor, Mich.; grandsons, Raleigh and Emery Narske; and brother, Arnold (Jackie) Smith, Cleveland, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
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Bob and Cathy Crampton
August 14, 2022
So sorry for your loss, keeping you, in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Gail Smith
August 12, 2022
Rob & Beth - So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She and Dick were good friends, and of course we have so many good memories of times we spent with you at church. May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Bruce and Paige Bruegger
August 11, 2022
Rob and Beth and family, you have our deepest condolences. We will keep you both in our prayers.
Dan Barrett
August 10, 2022
My deepest condolences for you loss.
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
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