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Karen E. Petersen, age 68 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Florence, Arizona.

In addition to her parents, Leo and Elayne (Brekke) Pahlen, Karen was preceded in death by infant siblings, Dale and Teresa; and brother, Rick. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, David; son, Bobby (Beth); daughter, Brenda (Gary) Daudt; grandchildren, Ashlee, Cody, Mitchell, and Sam; siblings, Dolly, Bobby, Peggy, and Mary Ella; also many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.



A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale Street NW, Cedar. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka, and one hour prior to Mass at church on Tuesday (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) Interment St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Allina Hospice Program or Sharing & Caring Hands.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220[[In-content Ad]]

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