Karen Louise Rhone

November 27, 1954 - September 20, 2020

Iuka - Karen Louise Rhone, 65, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home. She was born November 27, 1954 in El Dorado to Joseph and Wauneta (Dunham) Rennaker. Karen married Dennis "Denny" Rhone on December 2, 1972 in Pratt. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2004. She then met and started dating her fiance', Roger Smith. They were together 15 years. Karen worked for the Pratt Tribune and as an elder care nurse. She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary and a bowling league. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, camping, fishing, spending time outside and time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her fiance', Roger Smith; daughters, Shelley Rhone of Valley Center and Denise (Troy) Solf of Peck; son, Joe (Christie) Rhone of Pratt; brothers, Jim Rennaker of Rush Springs, Oklahoma and Bob Rennaker of Pratt; grandchildren, Brittany, Sabrina, Keegan, Tatum, Madison and Daniel; stepchildren, Clarissa (Steve) Becker of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Mary (Scott) Nunn of Pratt and Gene (Elaine) Smith of Pratt; and many step-grandchildren. Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis "Denny" Rhone; parents; and brothers, Joseph Rennaker, Jr. and Bill Rennaker. Cremation has taken place. The family will have a Graveside Service at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt. Memorials may be made to American Legion Auxiliary in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.