Karen Ross Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Karen Ross of Ames, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Karen left this world on August 13, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roland Paulsen and Florence Paulsen (Eggen); and her sister Lynette Ford (Paulsen). She is survived by: her husband Dr. Richard (Dick); her children, Scott Ross and Susan Otten (Mark) of Peoria, IL; her grandchildren, Otto Ross of Arcadia, CA and Hannah Ross; her siblings, Duane Paulsen of Grand Detour, IL, Judy Baines (Joe) of Omaha, NE and Lowell Paulsen; her sister-in-law Viola Paulsen (De Boer); Noah Otten of Peoria, IL, Nathan Otten of Peoria, IL, Luke Otten of Peoria, IL and Katherine Otten of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, other family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers and other remembrances, Karen requested that memorial contributions be directed to Feed the Children Fighting Childhood Hunger | Feed the Children and sent to: The Family of Karen Ross, c/o Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, 50010.
