Karen Sue Morgan

Karen Sue Morgan, daughter of Gladys (Duby) and John Moritz, was born on September 15, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan. She grew up in the Saginaw and Beaverton, Michigan areas, where she attended school.

Karen and Gerald Thomas Yanna were married in 1969. Two children were born of this union. The couple later divorced.

Karen moved to Pacific Junction, Iowa in 1978 and started work at Blue Star in Council Bluffs, Iowa, now known as Con Agra, for 27 years. In 1980, Karen moved to live in Carson, Iowa. She continued to work as a line supervisor until her health declined.

Karen and Tim Lynn Morgan were married on November 25, 1989 in Carson where they made their home. Her family grew to include Tim's two daughters, Angela and Amber.

Karen enjoyed gardening, canning and attending auctions. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, and boating. Karen especially loved going on cruises and traveling. Some places of interest of her travels were to Australia and the Canary Islands.

Karen was such an amazing, sweet person and full of life. Her beautiful smile would light up a room and Karen always made everyone feel special and welcomed. She cherished her friends and loved her family with all her heart.

Karen and Tim were married 22 years when Karen passed away on September 6, 2012 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab in Avoca, Iowa. She attained the age of 63 years, 11 months, and 21 days and was preceded in death by her father; son Jeffrey Beck; and sister Phyllis Pachula.

Karen is survived by her husband Tim Morgan of Carson; son Wesley Yanna and wife April of Council Bluffs; daughter Candy Walters and husband Jason of St. Louis, MO; stepdaughters, Angela Ohm and husband Scott of Walnut, IA, and Amber Morgan of Anita, IA; eight grandchildren; mother Gladys Moritz of Wilcox, AZ; sisters, Connie Ash and husband Bud, also of Wilcox, Brenda LaFrance and husband Bob of Harrison, MI, and Linda Chapel and husband Terry of Caro, MI; brothers, Bob Beck and wife Candice of Knoxville, TN, and Jerry Beck and wife Dawn of Wilcox; brother-in-law Richard Pachula of Michigan; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

A memorial fund has been established.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Carson in charge of arrangements.