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Karen Kay Lewis Ihde
24 Nov 1940 – 13 Nov 2021
| Birth | 24 Nov 1940 |
| Death | 13 Nov 2021 |
| Cemetery | Utica Cemetery Utica , Seward County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Bill-Deb Stahly on 18 Feb 2022 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233987768 |
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Karen Kay (Lewis) Ihde was born on November 24, 1940, on a farm in Gresham, Nebraska to Leonard and Dorothy (Dey) Lewis and passed away on November 13, 2021, at Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg, Nebraska at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 20 days. She graduated from Gresham High School with the Class of 1957, with a deep love for English. Karen was united in marriage to Leroy "Butch" Ihde on February 13, 1960. The two were each other's lifelong companions and friends. They made their home in Tamora, Nebraska and were blessed with four children: Robert, Leroy, Lloyd, and Diana. Karen worked as a nurse at a long-term care facility and spent her retirement providing home health care. She was known by her colleagues for her compassion and tireless energy. Karen was an avid traveler, enjoying Victoria Springs and the Black Hills. Other hobbies included camping, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Dorothy Lewis; husband, Leroy Ihde; brothers, Lennis and Gerry; sister, Vicki; daughter, Diana and grandson, Jeremiah. Karen is survived by her children, Robert Ihde, Leroy Ihde, and Lloyd (Mary) Ihde; 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; brother, Roger (Mary) Lewis; brother-in-law, Denny Conell, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Karen will be remembered for her beautiful smile and extraordinary, loving kindness. https://www.zabkafuneralhome.com/obituary/karen-ihde VISITATION Zabka - Perdue Funeral Home - Seward Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM 410 Jackson Seward, Nebraska 68434-2157 Memorial contributions may be made to the Ihde family for future designations. FAMILY RECEIVING FRIENDS Zabka - Perdue Funeral Home - Seward Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 410 Jackson Seward, Nebraska 68434-2157 FUNERAL SERVICE Zabka - Perdue Funeral Home - Seward Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9:00 AM 410 Jackson Seward, Nebraska 68434-2157 Pastor Scott Bruick will be officiating the service. GRAVESIDE SERVICES AND INTERMENT Utica Cemetery Wednesday, November 17, 2021 10:15 AM 4607 McKelvie Road Utica, NE 68456
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