Passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Roger. Loving mom of Todd Peterson and Dawn (Kevin) Schmidt. Dear grandma of Kirstie, Jordan, Cody, Sierra, Nicholas, Mariah, and Tyler. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Longtime employee of St. Luke's Medical Center. Karen was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Funeral service, Sat., March 5, at 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2507 5th Avenue, South Milwaukee. Visitation at church on Sat. from 9:30AM until the time of service.