Cindy Karch Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 19, 2025, at the age of 71, Cindy Karch of Mankato, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cindy Karch to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman Lehrke and Peggy Lehrke of Bird Island, MN.; her grandparents, Charles, Anna Lehrke, Roy and Martha Minnick; and her former husband Marvin Smith (Butch).
She is survived by: her pet Breezy; her husband Tim Karch; her stepsons, David Karch of Escondido, CA and Robert Karch (Kathleen); her stepgrandchildren, Conner, Blake and Princess Sophia of Las Vegas, NV; her siblings, Vicky Fiegener of North Mankato, MN and Chuck Lehrke (June Staley) of Lake Havasu, AZ; her siblings' children, Naomi Smith (Michael), Nycole Rutjes, Angie Gretz (David), Chasity Lehrke, Calais Melvin and Logan Lehrke; her aunt Donna Gallo; her uncle Derald Lehrke; and her friend BJ Abbey. She is also survived by fourteen great nieces and nephews, six great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Woodland Hills Funeral Home (1605 Woodland Ave, Mankato, MN 56001). A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
So, in lieu of flowers or donations, we request an unwrapped toy donation in her honor to "Toys for Tots" with a gift tag to read, "Merry Christmas, Love Cindy".
