Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2013 after a brief illness. Karen is preceded in death by her Parents; Son, Jack and Two Grandchildren. She is survived by her Husband, George; Children, Judy (Mike) Murto, David Cooke; Numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren; Siblings, Karlo (Susan), Robert (Donna), Marlys (Brons) Larson, Carol (John) Waataja-Noel; Many Other Relatives and Friends. Celebration of Life 11:00 AM on Wednesday May15, 2013 at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior.