We bid farewell to Karen Ruth Doeden of Worthington, Minnesota, born in Norfolk, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 24, 2024 at the age of 82. Karen Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Ruth Doeden to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Harry Tiedtke and Ruth Tiedtke (Luebcke); her husband Daryl Doeden of John's Lutheran Church; her brother Kenneth Tiedtke; and her great grandchild Iyla Dirks.

She is survived by : her daughters, Amy Dirks (Steven) of Sioux City, IA and Sarah (Mark); her grandchildren, Joshua Dirks (Megan), Emily Harter (Ryan) and Olivia Dirks; her great grandchild Garner Dirks; her sister Janice Hitz (Tiedtke); her sister-in-law Jean Tiedtke; and her aunt Lois Kilgore (Luebcke). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church (1505 Dover St, Worthington, MN 56187). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.