Karen Denise Catlett Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Karen Denise Catlett of Newton, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 11, 2025 at the age of 66. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Denise Catlett to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carroll Hammer and Ruth Hammer (Klootwyk); her husband Steve Catlett; and her niece Danielle Richtsmeier. She is survived by: her son Brian Hammer (Brooke Turner) of Newton; her grandchildren, Madison, Jordan, Bailey, Brian Jr., Beau, Aiden, Brooks and Kenzyr; her siblings, Lori Rainey (Dennis) of Newton, Kevin Hammer (Linda) of Des Moines and Becky McNeer (Bill Kennedy) of Newton; her uncle Terry Hammer; and her aunt Linda Hammer.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory (1115 E 19th St N, Newton, IA 50208-2539).
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Denise's name can be left at the visitation. (Please make checks payable to Brian Hammer.).
