Karmen Ketelsen Obituary
The family announces the passing of Karmen Ketelsen of Lowden, Iowa on June 1, 2026. Karmen, born on February 7, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karmen Ketelsen to show support.
Karmen will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Karmen by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Karmen is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Karmen’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John D. Koppenhaver and Nelda J. Koppenhaver (Porter); her husband Carl Jacob Ketelsen; and her sister Karen Landguth of Richardson, Texas.. She is survived by: her children, Mike Ketelsen (Edie McCoy) of Sparta, Wisconsin, Lynn Ketelsen of St. Louis, Missouri, Mark Ketelsen of Cody, Wyoming and Thomas Ketelsen of Mechanicsville, Iowa; and her siblings, Kathleen Clark of Joliet, Illinois and Dale Koppenhaver of Clinton, Iowa.. She is also survived by two grandsons, two great-grandsons and one great granddaughter.
