Karen Ann Helgeson, 60, of Iowa, died July 3, 2013, in Iowa from a heart attack.

Karen was born Sept. 5, 1952, in Austin, Minn., to Kenneth and Norma (Johnson) Legried. She graduated high school in Austin in 1971 and was a homemaker. Karen loved decorating, crafts and floral arrangements. She was always caring, loving and full of laughter.

She is survived by her daughter, Shelly (Jason) Kersey; two sons, Craig (Lynn) Helgeson and Scott (Abby) Helgeson; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church with Pastor Lydia Mittag officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Grandview Cemetery. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.