Karen A. Fox

FOX LOYD THRELKELD PAGEL

Posted By: diane beier (email)
Date: 8/6/2022 at 17:54:17

- Karen A. Fox, 60, of Independence, IA died on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Unity Point – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Karen was born on April 17, 1962, in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of Marvin and Annabel (Loyd) Threlkeld. Karen grew up in Fayette and Decorah, IA. She graduated from the Decorah Highschool in 1980 and went on to receive a degree in nursing. She moved to California to spend time with her father and worked for a short time in a doctor’s office. On February 16, 1985, she married Duane D. Fox at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Independence, IA. They made their home in Fayette, IA for a short time before moving to Independence in 1988. Karen worked for many years at the Casey’s in Independence, IA, and worked her way up to manager. In 2004, she took a position as the Class Liaison at the Hawkeye Community College satellite in Independence. For over eleven years she looked after the students and helped organize testing for many different classes.

Karen was taught how to fish by her stepfather, Robert Pagel. She learned to love fishing and enjoyed the time spent with him. She learned many life lessons listening to him; while casting a line and waiting for a nibble.

Throughout the years her family made many memories traveling to the Minneapolis and Omaha Zoos, and to the Mall of America.

Karen was known to have high expectations of the people she cared about and wasn’t afraid to let them know when they could do better. Her strong personality was her form of love and shared it with everyone.

She is survived by her husband, Duane Fox, Independence, IA, her mother, Annabel Pagel, a son, David Fox, Independence, IA, four grandchildren, Brandon, Erica, Abbie, and Connor Fox, and a sister Molly Pagel, Decorah, IA.

Karen is preceded in death by her father, Marvin Threlkeld, a stepfather, Robert Pagel, a brother Tom Threlkeld, and a sister, Cheryl Threlkeld.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 2, 2022, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Independence, IA, with Rev. David Beckman presiding. Inurnment will be held at St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 2 PM until 5 PM at the Reiff Family Center in Independence, IA.