Karen Ann Persons
December 14, 1942 ~ March 4, 2011
Karen Ann Persons, 68, of Hiawatha, died suddenly on Friday, March 4, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A gathering of family and friends will be 5 ' 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a sharing of memories at 6 p.m. Survivors include her husband, Robert and their beloved cat, Bud; her children, Michele (Mark) Geers, Mark Persons, Laura (James) Shelley, and Stephanie (Casey) James; 17 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Herb (Julie) Stufflebeam; and her sister, Rosemary (Ray) Cimijotti. Karen was born December 14, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Jerry and Laura Stufflebeam. She enjoyed sports, but her greatest love was for her family. Karen was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Bonnie Martin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
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Bob and Family,
We were so sad to learn of Karen’s passing. She was a great person and will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless.
My Dear Friend Karen,
I am so sad today hearing about your unexpected death. We have been friends for so many years beginning at St. Matthews and on to Mt. Mercy where our fun memories began. When we were juniors we got the news I was moving and we thought our world came to an end but we had such a strong bond of friendship we remained in touch through out the years. I am so thankful I got to see you last September when You, Peggy, and Judi came to visit. We had so much fun. I will never forget you my dear friend. Thank you for the memories!!
God Bless you always,
Love, Mary Glen
So sorry to hear about Karen’s passing away. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
We are shocked and saddened at the news of Karen’s passing from this life, and will remember her always for her delightful laugh and happy spirit.
My sympathies to Karen’s family. Karen and I have been friends since grade school and I could not begin to write the memories I have of her. We had a wonderful reunion when I was back in September 2010 and I am grateful for that time. I will miss her so much. Judi
I was so sad to hear of the sudden passing of Karen. She had to be the nicest, sweetest lady I know. I knew Karen during he days she worked out with he daughter And granddaughter who she loved with all of her being. My prayers & thoughts are with the family during these sad times.
Deepest sympathy for your loss. Ramona Krueger and Dan Harris
Herb and Family,
We are so sorry for the lose of your sister. May you find peace in your memories of Karen.
Love,
Jeff, Daneen, Brandon and Gage Silker
I work with Stephanie and have had her and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
I have so many wonderful memories. She was a second mom to me back in high school. I am thinking of all of you.
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Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Love from,
Tom, Lori, Sophie, & Shane
FitzPatrick
My dear Karen, I will miss your smile and sweet disposition. Rest in peace dear friend. I am so glad I was able to talk and laugh with you in September. You shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
You are all in my thoughts at this difficult time. I wish I could have made it to the visitation but I was working. I have many good memories of her and the family. She is greatly missed.