Karen Linville

Karen Linville, 77, of Oskaloosa, passed away Thursday evening, July 10, 2025, at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Karen Marlene Linville, daughter of James Henry and Frances Jean (Brom) Beadle, was born January 6, 1948, in Oskaloosa. Karen attended Oskaloosa schools and graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1966. She married Ronnie Lee Linville on July 31, 1965, the summer before her senior year. Karen was a stay-at-home mom until 1974, when she began a career with Pella Corp. She retired in September of 2002. Karen was a past member of St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ and also attended the Good News Chapel. She enjoyed all types of music, decorating her home, and had a special affinity for the color red. Karen’s family was always her priority; she loved cooking for them and was always thrilled to see her nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Her family includes her daughters, Lesli Glassford and Lana (David) Redlich, both of Oskaloosa; a son-in-law, Kevin Hansen; nine grandchildren: Jessica (Greg) Reuter, Colton Hansen, Shaina (Alex) Edwards, Mycah Hansen, Audrianna (David) Wilke, Acie Glassford and his fiancée, Sydney Aarhus, Brittany (Trent) Morris, Austin Redlich, Nicole (Andrew) Goemaat; and her ten great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie; a daughter, Lisa Hansen; a son-in-law, Dennis Glassford; a grandson, Nathan Hansen; two brothers, Terry and Dennis Beadle; and a sister, Barbara Ide. Funeral Services for Karen will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Central Church, with Rev. Jon Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Langkamp Funeral Chapel; the family will greet visitors from 4-6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Stephen’s Memorial Animal Shelter or the Mahaska Health Foundation for the Hospice Serenity House. Karen's funeral service can be seen on Central Church's You Tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsmxh6hkies or Central Church's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CRCOsky These broadcasts will begin at 10:15 a.m. the day of the service.

Karen Linville

January 6, 1948 - July 10, 2025