It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley Mae Karns of Marshalltown, Iowa, born in Lime Springs, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 84, on April 10, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ralph Praska and Gertrude Praska (Kubik); her husband Kenneth Karns; her children, Kelly and Kent (Sherry); her granddaughter Ashley; and her sister Marie Simbides (Fred).

She is survived by : her children, Shelly Lynk (Kevin) of Marshalltown and Kip Karns (Sarah) of Ankeny; her grandchildren, Shaybree, Nicole, Sidney, Heather and Kameron; and her brother Ray Praska (Linda) of Albion. She is also survived by many great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home (1209 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mitchell Family Funeral Home