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1952
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2023
Karen Weichers Obituary
Karen was born on June 26, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of Elgin and Genevieve (Eilers) Venenga. She grew up in Grundy Center, Iowa, and graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1970. She was united in marriage to Kirk Weichers on February 14, 1971, at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center.
Karen was an avid reader and a regular Wheel of Fortune home contestant. She also enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Above all, she loved entertaining her grandkids and attending their activities.
Karen is survived by her husband of 52 years, Kirk; children, Dan (Maureen) Weichers of Waverly, Kellie (Tony) McNally of Cedar Falls, and Alison (Chad) Bixby of Dike; grandchildren, Carson, Averi, and Kennedy Weichers, Alexa, Parker, Maya, and Piper McNally, and Benton and Maryn Bixby; a brother, Gale (Dixie) Venenga of Holland; and nieces Erin (Dave) Sandman of Dubuque, and Toni Venenga and Cari Venenga of San Antonio. Numerous cousins also survive.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Elgin and Genevieve.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17, from 5-7, at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, at 10:00, at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center.
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Susan Ward
November 17, 2023
Very sad to hear of Karen´s passing. I enjoyed times with Karen, Sandy Moody, Cheryl Blum and Jane Mast while in high school. We´d drive Main Street and maybe even drive to Reinbeck. Lots of fun for all of us! Condolences to her family. She was a great lady!
Janelle LaBounty
November 11, 2023
My heartfelt condolences to your family. I have such great memories of all the Venenga cousins growing up and spending every Sunday together on Grandpa & Grandma's farm. Karen & I were the same age, so were especially close. I am unable to attend the funeral, but know that I will be there in spirit and thinking of you as you celebrate Karen.
Melinda Clingerman
November 10, 2023
To the Weicher family so sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful lady to know
Phyllis Oglesby
November 10, 2023
Kirk & Weichers family - my deepest sympathy to all of you! Your mom was a special person to everyone that knew her! Loved to visit with her and reminisce about "old" days! Know each of you have a special memory of your life with her! Take care! Phyllis Oglesby
Judy Whitney
November 9, 2023
Kirk I am so very sorry. You are in my prayers.
Victoria Pruin DeFrancisco
November 8, 2023
Beautiful picture that captures her spirit. Such a good person with an awesome, supportive family. Prayers continue.
Victoria
Dennis Coleman
November 8, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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