With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kara Kay Schmith of Oelwein, Iowa, born in West Union, Iowa, who passed away on May 30, 2022 at the age of 49. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her grandparents, Glenn, Eleanor Burrington, Keith and Helen James; and her aunt Frances Howe.

She is survived by : her parents, Greg James and Artis James (Burington) of Aurora; her husband Brad Schmith of Oelwein; her children, Benjamin Schmith of Independence and Jenna Schmith of Oelwein; and her siblings, Angela Amenta (Mike) of Arroyo Grande, California and Robert James (Angie) of Stanley. She is also survived by several aunts and uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc.