Carlene L. Miller, 78, of Ft. Madison, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at River Valley Place of Ft. Madison.

Carlene was born December 6, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Carl Joseph and Beulah Edith (Miller) Hallowell. She attended school in Mt. Pleasant. On March 28, 1966 at the Bible Missionary Church in Mt. Pleasant, Carlene was united in marriage to Roy W. Ingwersen, Sr. The couple later divorced.

Carlene was a Certified Nurses Assistant at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. In addition to working with the patients at the hospital, Carlene also took care of the sanitation and sterilization of the operating suites. Later in her career, Carlene was a CNA at Sunnybrook in Mt. Pleasant.

In her spare time, Carlene was a gifted quilter. She produced many quilts for family members and friends.

Those thankful for sharing in Carlene's life include her four children: Carl (Joni Hummell) Ingwersen  of Mt. Pleasant, Roy W. (Molly) Ingwersen, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, Chad (Angela) Ingwersen of Eldrige, IA and Angel Ingwersen of Winfield; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Her parents, former husband, sister Rosemary Marley and daughter-in-law Sylivia Ingwersen precede Carlene in death.

An open visitation for friends to pay respects and sign the register will be from 12 Noon to 7 PM on Friday, May 16 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The family will not be present. A graveside memorial service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, May 17 at the White Oak Cemetery, rural Rome, IA.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice Compassus or All God's Creatures in Mt. Pleasant.Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

All God's Creatures
Mount Pleasant IA 52641