Karen Ann Stant, 80, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Dubuque Specialty Care in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:00 am Saturday, March 2, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church.

The Funeral Service for Karen will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 2, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stephanie Ells officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Karen was born July 29, 1943, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Lester and Helen Frick Hahn. On November 4, 1972, she married Billy Louis Stant in Dubuque. He passed away September 23, 2022.

She graduated from Wahlert High School and went on to attend business school.

Karen served as general manager at Spencer Gifts until she decided to prioritize raising her children. During their formative years and through high school, she dedicated herself to homemaking. After raising her children, she went back to work as general manager at Casey’s on Peru Road.

Karen was a member of First Presbyterian Church, finding joy in her role as a choir member. Beyond her church involvement, she enjoyed activities such as bowling, visits to the casino, and wintering in Florida. Her creative spirit shone through in various aspects of her life.

Survivors include two sons, Paul (Tonya Kieler) Stant and Mark (Debbie) Stant, both of Dubuque; three grandsons, Nathan Stant, Anthony Stant, and Andrew Stant; one great-granddaughter, Katalina Stant; one sister-in-law, Sandy (Sam) Spencer of Dubuque; and nephews and nieces, Kevin (Cheri) Hahn, Terry Hahn, Scott (Tereza) Hahn, Pat (Julie) Hahn, Dawn Jumbeck, Tom, Tim, Tracy, and Terry Boelk, and Stephanie Morales.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Jerry Hahn, and sister-in-law, Kaye Hahn.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for First Presbyterian Church of Dubuque.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.