I remember Karen as a teenager, and sadly I lost contact with her sister Mary Kaya and the rest of the family when our high schools were split between City and West High. But I remember her always smiling and laughing and fun to spend time with. I am sure she will be missed. My prayers go to her family, and may peace about at this time.
Karen was a dear part of the Coralville Police Department. My son and I remember her fondly. He remembers the many times his Dad Lt. Terry Koehn, who died in 2017, would take him to the PD. He quickly looked for Karen who always loved seeing him. Smiling she would greet him and then give him some coins for the vending machine. That would have started around 1981. This sounds so very simple but it was a powerful memories for him of her warmth and kindness.
Steve and all the family I am sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful lady. I knew Karen from our bowling days, Coralville Police Reserve days and Johnson County Sheriff’s Dept. You will all be in my prayers. Keep all the good memories in your hearts forever I sure will. God Bless
I am so saddened by Karen's passing. We had a lot of fun over the years, through our working relationship but more so through our bowling endeavors. We couldn't get together without reminiscing about the night we rode the merry-go-round outside of K-Mart after a night of bowling & then dancing at Maxie's. We shared September birthdays & would often get together for lunch to celebrate. I will always think of her on her birthday & on mine. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
