Memorial
Karen Kathryn Jacobs, 72, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on May 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration Of Life service will take place at 1pm to 3pm Friday, June 20th at Radiant Church 3233 Blairs Ferry Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Karen is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 32 years Duane; her daughter Tina (Craig) Yule of Owatonna, MN, son Tony (Jen) Rosenberg of Marion, IA, daughter Chantell (Ted) Westling of Powers Lake, ND, Christin (Rob) Hanson of Cedar Rapids, IA and Justin (Shannon) Blake of Hubert, NC. Sisters Colleen (Larry) Bowman of Warroad, MN, Becky (Bob) Wicklund of Thief River Falls, MN, 19 grandchildren Tanya, Jada, Tiata, Emily, Ryan, Levi, Coral, Brianna, Grady, Kenna, Daphne, Ryker, Tucker, Parker, Abby, Chloe, Presley, Barrett, & Payton, and 5 soon to be 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Judith Chiafos.
Karen was born February 5, 1953 to Gerald and Cleo Blake of Jesup, IA. She received an AA degree from Kirkwood Community College in 1989. She worked as a legal secretary and a singer for a local country band. Karen married Duane on October 16, 1993 in Tenstrike, MN. Karen enjoyed singing, playing guitar, listening to music, camping, fishing, and watching movies. There was nothing more important to Karen than her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.