Karen Carpenter

Obituaries

March 2, 2015 - 12:00 AM

Karen Elizabeth Carpenter, 73, Iola, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at her home.
Karen was born April 25, 1941, in Seneca, the daughter of Charles “Chike” and Helen (Larkin) Lierz. She grew up in Seneca and graduated from Concordia High School.
In 1967, Karen married Harold M. “Bud” Carpenter. They made their home in Kansas City, Kan., until moving to Iola in 1975. He preceded her in death in 1983. Karen ran a house cleaning service until she retired.
She is survived by a son, Mike Carpenter and wife Marie Eve, Garnett; a grandson, Xavier St. Pierre; and two sisters, Jane Kipp and husband Hank, Piqua, and Bette Penka and husband Bernard, Garnett.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, assisted the family. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.

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