Betty-Jane Karn

Betty-Jane Karn, 89, of Silvis, passed away, Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House after a brief illness.

A private family graveside service will be held at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Moline.  Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church.  Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family.  The family wishes to thank Crosstown Square.

Betty-Jane was born on June 3, 1931, in Moline, the daughter of Roy and Pauline (Caldwell) Newnham.  She married Roland G. Karn on May 12, 1950 in Moline.  He preceded her in death on July 20, 2010.  Betty-Jane worked at Johnson’s Bakery in Moline before marriage and becoming a homemaker.  Betty-Jane was a member of the former Moline Gospel Temple for over 50 years where she was a Sunday School teacher and served as secretary to the Jubilee Club.  She was worked at M.G.T. for 16 years for Miss Anderson as birthday secretary.  Betty was a charter member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Moline.  Betty was an incredible cook and baker.  Her favorite hymn was It Is Well With My Soul.  Her favorite Christmas carol was Silver Bells.  She read the Bible every day.  Betty-Jane enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and loved the many dogs they had for years.

Survivors include her children, Ron (Helen) Karn, Moline, Dawn (Ted) Urban, Belvidere,IL; 2 granddaughters, Bonnie (Corey) Waller, House Springs, MO, Eliza (Ivan) Guthrie, Milan; 2 step grandchildren; 3 great granddaughters; 2 great grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a step grandson.

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