Kara Ann Folkers, 80, of Ottumwa, formerly of Albia, died December 24, 2013, at
the Ottumwa Regional Health Center.
She was born April 10, 1933, in Hills, Minn., to Oscar C. and Gertrude Top Olson. She married Hienie Folkers on December 30, 1951. A resident of Albia since 1976, she and her husband owned and operated the Sears store in Albia.
She was a former member of East End Presbyterian Church in Ottumwa and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia. Kara enjoyed gardening, canning, collecting antique radios, making cheesecakes and decorating for Christmas. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gene Boone and Lois Norton.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Neil Montz officiating. Graveside services and burial will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Gilman Cemetery in Ashton, Iowa.