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Published February 25 2009

KAREN LYNN (PERRY) RUNNOE

Karen Lynn (Perry) Runnoe, 46, of Duluth, died Monday, Feb.

Karen Lynn (Perry) Runnoe, 46, of Duluth, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born July 23, 1962 in Chisholm, Minn. to Donald and Cora (Nittler) Perry.

She worked as a Transcriptionist at SMDC from 1982 until 2007. Karen was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was involved with the youth group and bell choir. She enjoyed scrapbooking and crocheting. Karen liked to travel and loved her two dogs, Rusty and Sophie.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edison and Ruth Perry, and Paul and Edith Nittler.

Karen is survived by her parents, Donald and Cora Perry of Side Lake, Minn.; sons, Matthew, Paul and Alec all of Duluth; brothers, James (Michelle) Perry of Hibbing, Minn., Dale (Kerri) Perry of Side Lake, Minn., and Gary Perry of Chisholm, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A special thanks to Julie Young and Linda Hagstrom for their compassionate care given to Karen.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church with a gathering of friends 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Service. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55805, 218-727-3555.

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Michele S.
Zumbrota, MN     02/27/2009 4:52 PM

To Karen's Family - I am so sorry for the loss of Karen. Karen was a blessing to many people. Please know that Karen was a believer and she is with her God. She is healthy and happy and waiting to be joined by those she loves. She fought hard and kept a good attitude through it all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Michele (Hart) Stoen, Chisholm High School - Class of 1980.

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Paul B.
Minneapolis, MN     02/26/2009 8:09 PM

Our thoughts our with you Matt, Paul, and Alec, We will miss the lunches at the camp fire pit during Labor Day Weekend at Camp Vermilion with your Mom and and her happiness and concern for everyone. Paul and Morgan Bergson Lindstorm, MN

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Lori f.
Duluth, MN     02/26/2009 1:39 PM

I'm so sad to hear about Karen. Our son Charlie played with Alec when he was a Macarthur student, and Karen was a happy creative friendly mom. Our thuoghts are with you.

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