Karen L Constantino

Karen Loraine Constantino, 64, of Buffalo, IA, passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2026, at Mercy One/Genesis East Medical Center. Cremation rites will be provided. A celebration will be held in the near future.

Karen was born April 5, 1962, in Davenport to Conrad and Beverly (Lydy) Mock. She graduated from Davenport Central High School in 1980 and went on to receive her Computer Aided Drafting Degree from Kaplan College.

She married Anthony Constantino on August 16, 1997, in Davenport. He preceded her in death in 2013. On Christmas Day 2022, she got engaged to Kevin Mills of Davenport and was looking forward to her beach wedding.

She worked at several area businesses including Visiting Nurses where she scheduled client visits. She retired from Arch Mirror in Bettendorf, where she worked as a mirror cutter.

Known as the “Barefoot Gardener,” Karen loved gardening, especially vegetable gardening. Crocheting, sublimation, creating greeting cards for family and friends were some of her favorite hobbies and would often sell her crafts at local craft fairs, however her grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. She also volunteered for the FROG Reading Program in Buffalo.

Those left to cherish and honor her memory are her children, son, Derrick Constantino and daughter Kelli Constantino, both of Davenport; grandchildren, Arissa Constantino (David), Bettendorf, Jashaun Constantino, Devin Gibson and John Benford, III, all of Davenport; great granddaughter, Chloe and a great grandson on the way in December and fiancé, Kevin Mills, Davenport. Preceding her in death are her parents, brother, Kyle Mock and her beloved Rottweiler, Milo.