Name: Visitation for Karen A. IFFERT
Start: 2022-01-15T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-15T17:00:00.000Z
Location: CHURCH OF ST. JOHN NEUMANN

Passed away January 7, 2022 At the Age of 79 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Karen who is fondly remembered for graciousness & charity. She died grateful for all who prayed for her during her decades of illnesses. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in Nicollet MN she is known for sending numerous personalized Christian greeting cards for every occasion and being pen pals for many in four continents. Karen was a Cub Scout leader, was active in choir, and volunteered and worked at St. John Neumann (SJN) for 35 plus years. She was the #1 fan for her sons' sporting activities, a graduate of Minnesota State Mankato and an accomplished calligraphist who also enjoyed teaching art to anyone she knew. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard; sons, Blane (Renee), Dana, and Jason; and grandsons, Nicholas and Max. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Saturday, Jan. 15th at the CHURCH OF ST. JOHN NEUMANN, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd. @ Deerwood Dr. in Eagan with visitation 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorials to St. John Neumann for the education of the youth in their faith. 651-454-9488

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 9, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen IFFERT

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19 Entries

Shane Barth

January 3, 2025

Thinking of you, Richard, and all your family.
Shane

Shane Barth

January 3, 2023

Richard: Karen´s life is inspirational, your marriage and family, and you are , too. Thanks for being a good example of serving family and our church. Keep up the good work!
Shane

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Linda Pollard

January 13, 2022

Richard, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I will miss my dear friend, Karen, forever.

Craig & Nancy Johnson

January 11, 2022

Richard,
We never are prepared for the loss of a loved one. We pray our Blessed Mother Mary will wrap her mantle around you for comfort. Eternal rest grant unto Karen oh Lord and may her soul rest in peace in the loving arms of Jesus. Our deepest sympathy.

Diane & Barry WISTEY

January 11, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Prayers from FL continue for all of you at this saddest of times.

Rita Stegemann

January 11, 2022

So sorry Dick. The world has lost a lovely woman.
Prayers for you and your family.

sam golden

January 11, 2022

Richard, to you and your family , my sincere thoughts and prayers during this time.

Edd Lundholm

January 11, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss, know that God loves you and can restore your spirits, give you peace, and strengthen you.

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James Lundholm

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James Day family

January 10, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of Karen

Garry and Lila Korbel

January 10, 2022

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Will & Mary Roberts

January 9, 2022

So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Sending our prayers for you, Dick, and your family.

Karen H.

January 9, 2022

Let us pray to Our Lord and Saviour that, as we look to Him, He will help us find comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt and courage to continue to follow Him.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.

Mary Beth & Ron Watkins

January 9, 2022

Our sympathy and prayers for your loss.

Esther

January 9, 2022

My prayers are with you now and always.

Carol Dye

January 9, 2022

Richard,
Please accept my deepest sympathy as you remember Karen. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol