Karla Paustian

Karla Kaye Paustian (73) passed away at her home in the presence of her loving husband, and in the care of Iowa River Hospice on October 30th, 2015. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, 2015, from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice. For more information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Karla and her family. Karla Kaye Winter was born on December 26th, 1941, to Harold and Helen (Schroeder) Winter in Marshalltown, Iowa. She was raised in Tama, Iowa, with her grandparents; David and Agnes Schroeder. Karla was educated at the Tama High School, graduating with the class of 1959. On February 16th, 1963, Karla was united in marriage to Dick Paustian, in Grinell, Iowa. Together, they made their home in Toledo, Iowa. Karla was a farmers wife, an employee of the Toledo Juvenile Home and the Tama Paper Mill until her retirement. Karla was a member of the Eastern Star, the Traer Quilting Club and the Tama Business Womens Association. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, puzzles, canning vegetables from the garden, decorating cakes and volunteering at the Weiting Theatre in Toledo. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 52 years; Dick Paustian, Daughters; Sharon (Eric) Livingston, Karen Paustian, Nancy Paustian, grandchildren; Dylan (Lauren) DeBower, Derick Livingston, Beth (James) Morris, Chris Livingston, Rachel (Reggie) Jean, Celeste (Derek) Zillinger, Tiana Llorca, Luke Borron, Cole Borron Ashely Borron, 2 great-grandsons and 5 great-granddaughters. In death, Karla rejoins her grandparents; David and Agnes Schroeder, Parents; Harold and Helen, Aunt; JoAnne Cobet.