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Karen Schmitz Obituary

Graveside services for Karen Joy Schmitz are set for 2:30 P.M, Monday, April 21, 2025 at the Eudora City Cemetery.  A visitation will also be from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. on Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. 18, 2025.

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Teri Griffin-Guntert

May 2, 2025

Dear Jack and Elizabeth, I am happy for Karen´s home going and saddened for you and your family´s loss. I am certain of the Lord´s abiding love, guidance and comfort that is present for you and I pray you lean on him during this darkest season of your lives. I know that Karen is enjoying all of the true friendship that is found in heaven that was not available to her in this world. I can still hear her chuckles and laughter while I´m sending warm loving thoughts to you all...

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12:00 p.m.

Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home

KS

Apr

21

Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Eudora City Cemetery

KS

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601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

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