After a life of love and quiet grace, Karen K. Tott of Dubuque, IA has passed.
What you read below is one part of a life lived with quiet purpose.
A name is a small thing to hold a whole life.
Karen K. Tott, 64, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on May 4th, 2026, at Sunnycrest in Dubuque.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd with a service to be held at 4:00 p.m. with Deacon David Roth officiating. Private family burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.
Karen was born on July 30, 1961, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Powell) Tott. Karen was affiliated with Area Residential Care for over 50 years.
She loved animals and music; she would dance every chance she had. Her favorite holidays, especially Halloween, will always be her favorite She will be dearly missed by many.
She is survived by her siblings: Sandra (Harry) Beversdorf, Diana Cooper, Lita (Mike) Dougherty, Jack (Christine) Tott, Jerry (Lisa) Tott, and Debra (Paul) Boge. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Carol and a nephew Matthew.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to the Dubuque Humane Society.
The family wishes to thank Sunncrest Manor, Hospice of Dubuque and her ARC family. A special thank you to Ernie VanOstrand and her two daughters Tia and Kara for their care, love and devotion to Karen.
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