Karen I. Sellers, 74 of Austin, died at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.

Karen was born on June 7, 1937, to Harry and Esther (Paehlke) Peterson in Chippewa County, Minn. She married John Kurtzbein on Nov. 1, 1958, at Montevideo. They resided in Montevideo and later in Winona.

She was employed as an administrative assistant for Chippewa County and while in Winona, at the College of Saint Teresa. John passed away in 1980. Karen married Raymond Sellers on May 28, 1983 in Austin.

After moving to Austin, she worked at Elden’s IGA.

Karen was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 91 Auxiliary, and served as the Auxiliary President. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Ray, to bowling tournaments. Karen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Karen is survived by her husband: Ray Sellers, Austin; daughters: Kathryn (Bill) Barrett, Birmingham, Ala., Sara (Perry) Hudson, Austin, Texas; stepsons: Keith (Jo) Sellers, St. Paul, Kevin (Kathy) Sellers, Austin, Tim (Nanette) Sellers, Austin, Darwin (Karla) Sellers, Austin; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Leonard Peterson and first husband John Kurtzbein.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Rev. Brian Krueger officiating. Interment will be at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Monday for one hour before the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Honorary casket bearers will be Lonnie and Linda Delaney. Casket bearers will be Frazier Hudson, Zane Hudson, Mason Sellers, Mitchell Sellers, Darrin Sellers and Matthew Sellers.