Karen Lyn Christiansen (Hummel), 52, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

Karen was born April 2, 1964, in Austin, Minnesota, to Donald and Patricia (Peck) Hummel. She attended Austin Public Schools. She was a cook and restaurant manager at several area restaurants. Karen enjoyed puzzles, animals, plants and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Elnora Peck, and Nick and Selma Hummel.

Karen is survived by her significant other, Chris Charlson, Albert Lea, Minnesota; children, Ryan Walker, Austin, Minnesota, Samantha Walker, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Erin Walker, Tennessee, Chevy Brown, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Jamie Schammel, Austin, Minnesota; grandchildren, Sky Jenkins, Michael Jenkins, Montanna Jenkins, Peyton Walker, Landon Brown, Bella Brown; parents, Patricia and Don Hummel, Austin, Minnesota; sisters, Bonnie Hummel, Elkton, Minnesota, Mary Schwartz, Austin, Minnesota, Dona Hummel, Florida; nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.