Karen C. Vaughan

GARNAVILLO, IOWA

Karen C. Vaughan, 78, of Garnavillo, Iowa passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Guttenberg Care Center surrounded by her sons.

Visitation will be held from 1 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Karen was born on January 19, 1946, in Farmersburg, Iowa, the daughter of Laverne and Mary Jane (Hafke) Funk. She was the youngest of three children: Dave, Al, and Karen. She graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1964. She moved to Chicago where she worked and met her future husband, Jim Vaughan. They married in November of 1966. Together, they moved back to the farm in Garnavillo to raise their four children: Phil, Tony, Chris, and Jason.

After retirement, she enjoyed playing cards and spending time at her sons bar. She also enjoyed traveling.

Survivors include her children: Phil (Deb) Vaughan, Tony Vaughan, Chris (Elise) Vaughan; grandchildren: Allison, Brian, Steven, Hannah, Randy, Taylor, and Parker; great grandchildren: Harper, Rose, Lily, Hazel; and a brother, David Funk.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her son, Jason; her parents; brother, Al Funk; and a brother-in-law, Ed Vaughan.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Guttenberg Hospital, St. Croix Hospice, Garnavillo EMS, and to all friends and family.

Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo is assisting the family and information is available at www.morrisfuneralhomes.com. Memorials may be sent to Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased) 207 South 1st St, Guttenberg, IA 52052.