Vivian Ruth (Liles) Karl, 91, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Vivian was born on January 13, 1932, in Swanwick Township, MO, the daughter of James M. and Grace (Brown) Liles.

Survivors include: James Karl (Janet), Ronnie Karl (Cheryl), and Michael Karl (Linda Lauck); and sister, Donna "Lucille" Wicker.  She is also survived by a lot of nieces and nephews, including her grandkids: Kristie Hanse, Raymond and Terri Vanderpool, Jimmy and Jennifer Karl, Ronnie Karl, II, Ryan Karl, and Whitney Gooch (Chris Stockton).  Great-grandkids include: Derek, Andrew, Kyle, Makayla, Raeley, Chanz, Katelynne, Jacob, Greyson, Meadow, Tatum, Wyatt, and Watson.  Great-great-grandkids include: Jacob, Clayton, Austin, Brooklynn, Izabel, Dyson, Cleo, Clara, Oliver, and Amir.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald "Dick" Karl, son, Marvin Karl, five sisters, Ellen Louise Young, Geraldine Fitch, JoAnn O'Dell, Mary White, and Judith Harris, two brothers, Harry Liles, and Charles Liles, and three nephews, Harry Liles, Jr., James O'Dell, and Jimmy Wasmer.

Vivian was raised in Richmond, MO, where she graduated high school in 1950.  She was a hard worker and did factory work for most of her life.  Vivian started at Avesco, then went to Gates, and finally retired from Gilmour.  She also volunteered at the Salvation Army.  Vivian loved going to garage sales with her great-granddaughter, Katelynne.  She also enjoyed putting together puzzles, doing word searches, and swinging on her porch swing.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Vivian Karl Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Richmond Memory Gardens.  Visitation will be held, prior to services, from 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Please remember to share your memories of Vivian with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.