Karen Marschel
September 10, 1952 – November 29, 2025
Karen Sue Marschel (Silvey) entered into rest on November 29, 2025 at the age of 73. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Betty (Kocher) Silvey and her brother Kevin Silvey. She was the beloved mother and mother-in-law of Adam (Jessica) Marschel and Abbey (Justin) Wise; and cherished grandmother of Harper (Abbey) Wise, Emily (Adam) Marschel, Piper (Abbey) Wise, and Tate (Abbey) Wise; and sister to Donald Silvey, Vicky (Sonny) Cleve, Robin Edinger and Donna (Chris) Clamors.
Karen retired from Monsanto in 2014 after many years with the company. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, gardening, and traveling. She will be missed by many and remembered by all.
A celebration of life will be held on January 31, 2026, at Favazza’s Restaurant from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research at www.lustgarten.org.
Adam and Abbey, I am so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. We were great friends and enjoyed many happy times together. I will be out of town for The Celebration of Life, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. John and Courtney also are so sorry for your loss.
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your mother’s death. I worked with Karen at Monsanto and we enjoyed many lunches after we retired. She will be greatly missed. Kathy Enk
Adam and Abbey ~ I am so so very sorry for the world’s loss of your beautiful, classy, amazing mother. You were the light and loves of her life. I worked with her soooo many years ago, when she was just a temp at Monsanto. We had a great time together and I loved her like a sister I never had! There’s one more angel in heaven, but the earth is a bit dimmer without her light 😔. I have been in a funk ever since hearing the news. My prayers are with you and your families 🙏