Idella Marie was born August 8, 1918 in Wetonka, South Dakota to Harley and Bernice (Durand) Backous. She was joined in marriage to John Karow on October 1, 1934 in Cable.
Idella is survived by her children: Beverly Ernst, Bonnie Harvey, LaLonnie Karow and Harley (Shelly) Karow; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; a granddaughter Dawn Ernst-Sampson; two sons-in-law Victor Harvey and Will Ernst; two sisters and one brother.
A graveside service for Idella will be held in the spring at Greenwood Cemetery in Cable.
