Karen Lou Sells Smith's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2025 in Toledo, Iowa

Karen Lou Sells Smith

September 30, 1945 - June 20, 2025 (79 years old)

Toledo, Iowa

Karen Lou Sells Smith's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2025 in Toledo, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kruse Phillips Funeral Home

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Karen Lou Sells Smith

September 30, 1945 - June 20, 2025 (79 years old)

Toledo, Iowa

Karen Lou Sells Smith Obituary

The passing of Karen Lou Sells Smith of Toledo, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 20, 2025 at the age of 79. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rex Sells and Fern Sells (Christensen); her husband Kenny "Red" Smith; her sister Sue Mathes; her siblings-in-law, Lowell Davis, Paul Purvis, Michael Smith, Linda Sells and Mary Timm; and her sibling's children, Keely Lacina and Marvin Sells.

She is survived by: her children, Kenne Hoskey of Toledo, Kelly Smith (Heather) of Toledo and Kandice Hendricks (Tim) of Gladbrook; her grandchildren, Keaten Hoskey (Naudia Hill) of Dike, Kamryn Hoskey (Isaiah Hirschman) of Ames, Kourtne Klocko (Keaton) of Norwalk, Kolton Smith (Nicole) of Urbandale, Reese Nesler (Payton) of Ankeny, Kainen Hendricks (Kate Sams) of Grundy Center, Kaleb Hendricks (Hailey Smith) of New Hartford and Kloie Hendricks (Lucas Hurley) of Cedar Falls; her great grandchildren, Krew, Kenna Klocko of Norwalk, Koa Smith of Urbandale and Kayson Hendricks of New Hartford; her sisters, Gail Davis of Marshalltown and Kay Purvis of Gladbrook; and her sister-in-law Rosie Lacina of Tama.

A memorial fund will be established.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kruse Phillips Funeral Home



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209 E 7th St, Tama, IA 52339

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209 E 7th St, Tama, IA 52339

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