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Shirley Karns Obituary

By Mandy Billings Oct 23, 2026 | 1:27 PM

Shirley Karns, 82, of Audubon, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at her home.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church in Audubon with Pastor Carla Evers officiating.

Burial will follow at the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.

A luncheon will be served in First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall following the burial.

Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Audubon.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Audubon First United Methodist Church in memory of Shirley and can be sent in care of Schmidt Family Funeral Home to P.O. Box 201 Audubon, Iowa 50025.

Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Audubon is handling the arrangements for the Karns Family

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