Karen J. Krambeck, 74, of rural Davenport, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial was in Summit Cemetery, Davenport.
Karen was born on April 15, 1949, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Harold and Willie (Champagne) Hill. On March 29, 1969, she was united in marriage to Donald E. Krambeck at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas. Karen was an avid walker and participated in numerous races in the Quad City area, as well as with the Cornbelt Running Club. She was known for her “green thumb” and enjoyed her many plants and spending time in her flower and vegetable gardens. She was an exceptional cook and loved to can. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mom, and grandma.
Those left to honor her memory are her husband, Donald Krambeck of Davenport; daughters, Lisa Lockhart of Cedar Rapids, and Stephanie Krambeck of Davenport; four grandchildren, Zachary Krambeck of Wheatland, Alissia, Katrell, and Jaden Lockhart, all of Cedar Rapids; her sister, Debbie Hellberg and her husband, Wade, of Masaryktown, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Krambeck; and her siblings, Tommy Hill and Brenda Parrish.
Online condolences may be shared with Karen’s family at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.
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