Karen Lynn Petersen Obituary
We announce the death of Karen Lynn Petersen of Overland Park, Kansas, who passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 84. Karen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Lynn Petersen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Gunsell and Marjorie Gunsell (Dean Petersen); and her daughter Rebecca Petersen. She is survived by: her husband Dean Petersen; her children, Erica May (Brad) of Green Mountain, NC, Trina Petersen of Overland Park, KS and Derek Petersen (Emily) of Marshall, MI; her grandchildren, Nolan, Madelyn, Ethan and Teddy; her sister Sharen Turk (late Jalal) of St. Paul, MN; Dylan and Ashley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Samaritan's Purse: samaritanspurse.org.
