Karen Marks Obituary
In loving memory of Karen Marks of Dike, Iowa, who departed this world on December 11, 2025 at the age of 61. Karen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Marks to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Martha Graves (DenHarder); and her father-in-law Edward Marks. She is survived by: her husband John Marks; her children, Christopher Marks (Lindsey), Stephanie Wierzbicki (Melvin) and Elizabeth Thoman (Joseph); her grandchildren, Clare, Madelyn, Graham, Ava, Ellie and Naomi; her siblings, Kenneth Graves (Tami), Cheryl Telschow (Jason), Diane Eisenga (Bryan), Russell Graves (Mollie) and Mark Graves (Missy); her mother-in-law Lillian Marks; her brother-in-law Jim Marks (Paula); Wayne Graves (Marilyn). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Abels Funeral & Cremation Service-Dike Chapel (680 Main St, Dike, IA 50624). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Orchard Hill Church (3900 Orchard Hill Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50631).
