Karen Elaine Cruse's obituary , Passed away on February 18, 2026 in Moberly, Missouri

Karen Elaine Cruse

October 20, 1942 - February 18, 2026 (83 years old)

Moberly, Missouri

Karen Elaine Cruse's obituary , Passed away on February 18, 2026 in Moberly, Missouri

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Summerville and Patton Funeral Home

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Karen Elaine Cruse

October 20, 1942 - February 18, 2026 (83 years old)

Moberly, Missouri

Karen Elaine Cruse Obituary

In loving memory of Karen Elaine Cruse of Moberly, Missouri, who departed this world on February 18, 2026 at the age of 83. Karen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Edward and Georgia Erma Veirs (Smith); her daughter Pam Cruse; her siblings, Donald Veirs, Jackie Veirs, Betty Patterson and Jeannie Jays; her niece Buffy Veirs; and her nephews, Jackie Lee Veirs and Mike Patterson.

She is survived by: her son Steve Cruse (Anna) of Tulsa, OK; her sisters, Charlotte Cox (Jim) of Garnett, KS and Vivian Tucker of Linton, IN; her grandchildren, Michael Cruse, Maia Cruse, Hazel Cruse and Brandon Burnett; her great grandchild Brayden Burnett; and her nieces and nephews, Sheila Jeys, Debbie Cox, Deana Cox, Paulette Atterberry, Elizabeth Veirs, Diane Cross, Ed Cox, Jeff Cox, Danny Veirs and Mark Veirs.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Summerville and Patton Funeral Home



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February 21, 2026

Stanley, Mark, VE,IRS wrote a sympathy message

“I’m sorry I didn’t have time to spend with you like I should’ve and Karen but don’t think for a second I didn’t care. I remember our talks with dad at the kitchen table and how he always knew everything. But I know he loves you. we all love you and Sunday will all be reunited with dad. He’ll probably still know everything. I love you aunt Karen.”


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