Biography: Karen Kay Kleinheksel, age 64, passed away following a short and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, April 20, 2007. She was born on Sept. 4, 1942, in Primghar, Iowa to Dena and Kenneth Kimmel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Henline and her brother Keith Kimmel. She is survived by her daughters, Kristie Finney and husband Allen, Cherie Hoffman and husband Mark, all of Little Rock. In addition to being a loving mother she was a loving "Meme" to four wonderful grandchildren, Trey and Ashley Finney, and Jake and Katie Hoffman. Surviving siblings include sister Beverly O'Neill, and her husband Larry, of Magnolia, TX, brother Kenneth Kimmel Jr. and his wife Beverly, of Lake Benton, MN, sister Pam Kroese, and her husband Eric, of Melissa, TX, and Brother-in-law Jim Henline, of Woman Lake, MN. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews. Karen will be forever remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and her warm smile and wave for everyone. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeffery Hampton and Rev. Edgar “Hap” Hoffman, retired Episcopal Clergy, officiating. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, should be made to Hospice Home Care, 1501 North University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72207 or the American Cancer Society, Mid-South Division, 901 North University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.