Karen Matherly

Karen M. Trobaugh Matherly, 85, of Clarksville, Indiana, died Saturday, October 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 13, 1941, in New Amsterdam, Indiana, to Carl B. and Harriet Curts Trobaugh. She shared a birthday with her Maternal Grandmother, Minnie Curts.
Karen was a retired medical billing clerk for an ENT practice in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was a Certified Medical Assistant, former member of the Jeffersonville Nazarene church, where she was able to share her voice as the song leader of the congregation. She also would sing at the monthly Hymn Sings in Clark and Harrison Counties. For many years, she attended New Amsterdam United Methodist Church with her dad.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clarence Reno Matherly, infant daughter, DeAnna Matherly, son, Darin Matherly and grandson, Benjamin Matherly, two sisters-in-law, Donna Hernadez and Dwanna Trobaugh.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet Hardin and DaNell Williams, daughter-in law and caregiver, Crystal Matherly, brother, Cecil Trobaugh, sister, Norene Minor, 9 grandchildren, Kay Jecker, Jay Hardin, Paige Jordan, Rita Grimes, Cheyenne Hardin, Darien King, Joshua Matherly, Madyson “ Maddy” Matherly and her” baby”, Gwen Matherly. 25 great grandchildren and 15 great, great grandchildren with twins on the way and many nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home, 318 E. Chestnut Street, Corydon, Indiana, Pastor Tim Johnson will officiate. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, October 27, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 28. Burial will be in New Amsterdam Cemetery, New Amsterdam, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, the family request Memorial Donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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