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Karen Marley

Visitation:  Thursday, August 12, 2021, 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 21919 Elderberry Road, Glenwood, Iowa.

Services:  Thursday, August 12, 2021, 2:00 P.M., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 21919 Elderberry Road, Glenwood, Iowa.

Karen Marley, born John James Marley “Jack”, 18 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away on August 5, 2021. Karen was born to John Raymond and Cherelyn Dawn (Linde) Marley in Irvine, California. Karen graduated from Glenwood High School with the Class of 2021. She enjoyed graphic design, Rubik’s cubes, puzzles, photo and video editing and making memes.

Throughout her life, Karen had a deep love of all animals, but cats in particular. Karen loved everyone unconditionally and set a great example for all of us to follow.

Survivors include parents John and Cherelyn Marley; siblings Shannon Marley, Trent Marley and Gabriel Marley, all of Glenwood, Iowa; grandparents Craig and Gloria Marley of Nampa, Idaho; Allan Linde of Bellingham, Washington; Beverly-Anne Frost of Snohomish, Washington; great-grandmother June Frost of Snohomish, Washington; many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives and friends.

Interment, Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.

Memorial donations may be directed to: The Kim Foundation, 13609 California Street, Omaha, NE 68154.

9 Condolences

  • Elle Scarborough Posted August 6, 2021 8:42 pm

    Sending many prayers to the Marley family. Karen was the smartest person in our grade. One thing I will always remember is when she would correct Mrs. Schultz in Spanish 4. I would always know to go to Karen for help because she was smarter than the teacher. 🙂

  • Joe Murphy Posted August 7, 2021 7:09 am

    Karen was always so pleasant to spend time around and was a true friend to our daughter. She will be truly missed. Such a tragedy that all will not be able to share and experience the world with her and her unique perspective. My sympathies to her entire family during this time, and I will be thinking about the times we got to spend in her company.

  • Jay and Tammy Johnson Posted August 7, 2021 10:29 am

    We are so sorry for your loss.

  • Shannon Barton Posted August 7, 2021 9:42 pm

    Karen & Julia Quin have been friends and tag mates forever. I feel blessed to have known and been able to spend time with such a beautiful soul. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that we are here for you.
    The Barton Family

  • The Cooper Family Posted August 9, 2021 12:53 pm

    Karen was such a warm and friendly soul, Felix was so blessed to have her as a friend. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. We are so very sorry for your loss, please know we are here if you ever need a shoulder, an ear, or just someone to sit quietly and remember her.

  • Jaclyn Postlewaite Posted August 10, 2021 8:19 pm

    Karen was talented in so many ways. She was incredibly intelligent and one of the best people I knew. she showed me, personally, so much kindness when I needed it most. Karen’s passing is a loss felt by us all. Sending my condolences to everyone in this heavy time.

  • Creed Family Posted August 12, 2021 7:05 am

    God has called his child home. May you find peace in your heart knowing your beautiful and amazing child is now sitting with our Father, in heaven. I give your family my condolences and also my prayers may you carry on each day, and the light been seen again, God will hold you up when you can not stand on your own.

  • Mike & Lisa Formhals Posted August 12, 2021 12:08 pm

    Our hearts are broken for you all. Prayers of comfort and peace. We love you.

  • Ali & Logan Pfau Posted August 12, 2021 9:15 pm

    We love you and your family. Karen was always so kind & humble. She will truly be missed by all. We send our deepest condolences. The Pfau family

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