Carl Dean Carnes

Carl D. Carnes, 70, of Essex, Iowa, passed away on May 7, 2015 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the North Grove Cemetery, rural Hastings, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior, at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern, starting at 11:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m, when the funeral procession leaves for the cemetery.

Memorials: Directed to the family.

Carl Dean Carnes, Sr., one of four children of Dick Martin and Maxine Thursa (Edie) Carnes, was born on July 5, 1944 in Red Oak, Iowa. He grew up in Malvern and Glenwood, Iowa where he attended school. Carl was a "jack of all trades" throughout his life.

Carl and June Marie Driskell were married on November 6, 1971 in Glenwood, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Sheila Marie and Carl Dean, Jr.

Carl enjoyed woodworking and looking for "treasures" at flea markets. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Carl and June were married 43 years when Carl passed away at the Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on May 7, 2015, at the age of 70 years, 2 months, and 10 days. He was preceded in death by his father Dick Carnes; mother Maxine Carnes Danley; brother Jerry Carnes; and in-laws, Wayne and Rose Driskell.

Carl is survived by his beloved wife June Carnes of Essex; daughter Sheila Kennedy; and son Carl Carnes, Jr. and wife Gabriel, all of Shenandoah, IA; three grandchildren, Evaristo, April and Summer; sisters, Ellen Hankins and husband Larry of Florida, and Becky Palmer of Glenwood; other relatives and a host of friends.