Karen Wenthe DURANT, Iowa #45;- Karen J. Wenthe, 58, Durant, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at the Durant Cemetery, Durant. The Rev. Nancy Hoelter will officiate. Pallbearers are Shane Smith, Matt Smith, Gage Wenthe, Jason Ridley, Chad Wilson and Dale Guinn. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at the Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Wenthe was one of 17 children born to Harold and Mary Ralston Carr in Dubuque. She married James Wenthe April 4, 1966, in Maquoketa. He preceded her in death May 8, 2002. She loved to play Bingo. Survivors include three daughters, Carla Hardin of Durant, Julie Erbst and husband Jerry of Durant and Deanna Neese and husband Rick of Princeton; a son, Tim Wenthe and wife Donna of Durant; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters, Angela Wenthe and Sherry Wenthe; a son, Jamie Wenthe; and a great-grandson, Darrion Hardin. [more]