Karen M. Petersen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen M. Petersen (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin), who passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen M. Petersen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Margit Mathison and Magnus Mathison of Joseph's Hospital; her former husband John "Dave" David Thurman; her brother Johan Mathison; and her sister-in-law Betty Mathison.
She is survived by: her husband Chlorn Petersen; her brothers, Dennis Mathison (Elaine) and Harvey Mathison; her children, Gregg Thurman (Jennifer), Brad Thurman and Alissa Thurman (Wayne Alsworth); her grandchildren, Kirsten, Connor and Logan Thurman; and her stepsons, Mark and Merlin Petersen. She is also survived by great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Chippewa Humane Association, 10501 County Hwy S, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 or to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.