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NORTH MANCHESTER – Joseph "Joe" Karnof, 71, North Manchester, died April 28, 2026, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.
He was born May 22, 1954, to Stafan and Nellie Anne Miedema Karnof in Watertown, S.D. On Dec. 5, 1980, Joe married Sheri Hein; she survives.
Joe served his country in the United States Navy.
The family of Joe Karnof will grieve privately. Burial will be held at Marion National Cemetery.
The family of Joe Karnof has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.
