In Memory of Karen F. Maruska
Karen F. Maruska
February 17, 1958 - May 26, 2026
From: Ida Grove, IA
Karen F. Maruska, age 68, passed away on May 26, 2026, at the Univeristy of Nebraska Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska.
Arrangements are pending at this time, please check back for updates.
Arrangements are pending at this time, please check back for updates.
The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at christensenvanhouten.com
Condolences
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
“Will always remember our nights working at JuValls. Rest easy.”
- Carrie
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:26 AM
“Karen is a wonderful sister that is going to be so missed and never forgotten. Always so full of energy and always willing to help anyone. She has helped me so much through the years,and still is. Came home the other day with groceries,and just like that 2 doors just opened for me. Thank you Karen Faye, I know it was you. Darn this is hard, see you soon Karen, love you.??”
- Connie Armstrong
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
“I was so very sorry to hear of Karen passing. She worked for us for s long time but she was mostly a dear friend. One of those friends that you might not talk to for awhile but could pick up right where you left off from the last conversations. She was going to call me and we were going to go to the ice cream shop than to Cherokee. I will miss her bubbly but straight forward personality. Fly high my friend?. Love you Judy”
- Judy pluth
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:58 AM
“We were in shock when Karen’s son called us at our store @Redefine vintage and antiques in Cherokee Karen was a great lady with a great sense of humor and a great vendor at our store We will miss not seeing her and we will always remember her for being a part of our team Our sympathy goes out to all of the family and our prayers for a peaceful transition, she will be missed Gary and Connie Edwards and the team at Redefine ”
- Connie Edwards
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
“I will miss seeing this lady. Has very large Coca-Cola collection, Karen also enjoyed displaying for all the holidays front and back lawn. ”
- Julie Kollbaum
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
“A terrific lady, friend for years. I used to say "you could sell some of this Coke memorabilia & make a fortune!" That was a big "No". She loved collecting, flowers, crafting & couldn't stop talking about her grandkids. I'll miss her very much. I hope heaven greets her with "A Coke & a smile" Fly high, Karen.”
- Teresa Schumann
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:36 AM
“Karen and I worked together at one of her jobs. She was always full of energy and get up and go! She had 2 speeds, Fast and faster! A very nice person to know.”
- Leona
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
“Dear family,
Galen and I are so saddened at Karen's sudden passing. She was always so full of life and fun. May she have found peace with God. Thank you to the family for thinking of us with a possible organ donation during your most difficult journey. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.”
Galen and I are so saddened at Karen's sudden passing. She was always so full of life and fun. May she have found peace with God. Thank you to the family for thinking of us with a possible organ donation during your most difficult journey. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.”
- Denise and Galen Richards
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
“What a shock! I am so sorry for your loss. I am at a loss for words. ”
- Dean Niemeier
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I worked with Karen for so many years, she was always my favorite lady to work with. I pray that she finds peace in whatever is laying beyond this world. Love you Karen ?? ”
- Tammy Little
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM
“Just heard my former neighbor passed on I said not the "coca cola" lady. You were a kind neighbors to Sadie and I when I lived across the street. I remember the day you intoduced yourself to me and gave me a tour of your collections. It is never easy to move to a small community that you are not from but you and a couoke others made me feel welcome and I always appreciated you for that. May you RIP and I will always remember your kindness. Sending condolences to your entire family and loved ones. Until we meet again.”
- Janet Turner