Karen Bowen, Galena, MO, daughter of Anthony and Betty (Starks) Rogers, was born on November 07, 1957, in Rockford, IL, and departed this life on May 26, 2023, at the age of 65.

Karen had lived in the area for the past fourteen years coming from Rockford, IL. She was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church, Rockford, IL and was an avid dog lover.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, a younger brother, Mike Rogers and a grandson, Jeremia Calkins.

Survivors include: her husband, David Bowen of Galena, MO; one son, Charles Hobson, Jr. and his wife, Heather of Machesney Park, IL; two daughters, Linda Maupin and her husband, James of Arrington, TN and Loura Moore and her husband, Bobby of Pocahontas, AR; one brother, Anthony Rogers, Jr.; one sister, Carrie Steder; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Kimberling City, MO. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the animal shelter of choosing.

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