Karen Ann Chrisman, 50 of Dorr, died Sunday, June 16, 2002 at her home after a long illness. Karen was born August 2, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Royal and Wilma (Martin) Pease. She was a 1969 graduate of Hopkins High School, was a member of Byron Center United Methodist Church, and had worked at Kessler's and as an aide at Wayland Public Schools. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Chrisman, Jr.; 2 sons, Paul & Beth Chrisman of Moline, Joel Chrisman of Dorr; her mother, Wilma Pease of Byron Center; 1 sister, Roberta & Glen DeWaard of Jenison; father & mother-in-law, Lewis & Cleo Chrisman, Sr. of Hopkins, 4 nieces and 3 nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Royal in 1984. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, where services will be held Thursday 1:00 pm. Pastor William Doublestein officiating. Interment Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Byron Center United Methodist Church