Karen Sue Drain
Born: June 3rd, 1944
Died: June 12th, 2015
Obituary
Karen Sue Drain, 71, of Mediapolis, died at 2:25 PM Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born June 3, 1944, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Vern "Swede" Floyd and Ruth L. Wery Trumbo. On July 14, 1962, she married Larry Drain in Burlington.
Karen had worked at Winegard, PRP, Motorola, and Prairie Ridge Care and Rehab in Mediapolis.
She was a 1962 graduate of Burlington High School.
She was of the Christian faith. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed flowers, birds, and attending her grandchildren's events. She most especially cherished time with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Larry; one son, Brad Drain of Mediapolis; one daughter, Debbie (Doug) Gerst of Mediapolis; three grandchildren, Tyler Clover, Rylee (Josh) Johnson, and Audrey Gerst; four great-grandsons, Quinci, Zander, Liam, Jaxton, and one due in July; one sister, Joan (Jim) Forcier of Cherokee; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, James Hand and Jerry Trumbo.
Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Monday, June 15, 2015, at Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mrs. Drain will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Wisener, Sr. officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Thielen Funeral Home following the service. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory following the service. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery at a later date.