Karen Louise Hughes's obituary , Passed away on November 27, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa

Karen Louise Hughes

August 13, 1948 - November 27, 2025 (77 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

Karen Louise Hughes's obituary , Passed away on November 27, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa

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Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Karen Louise Hughes

August 13, 1948 - November 27, 2025 (77 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

Karen Louise Hughes Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 27, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Karen Louise Hughes of Dubuque, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Karen departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Karen may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Karen leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harley Bush and Josephine Bush (Fox); and her sister-in-law Tahee Bush. She is survived by: her husband Raymond "Bud" Hughes of Dubuque; her stepson Ray Hughes (Jackie) of Milan, IL; her siblings, Joe Bush (Deb) of Dubuque, Sue Maas (Rod) of Dubuque and Larry Bush of Hawaii; and her niece Amy Lessei (Steve) of Dubuque.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



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