Persell, Karen Lee Born June 12, 1955, age 63 of Mankato, passed away Feb. 25, 2019. Preceded in death by father, Dewey Persell. Survived by mother, Jackie Persell; sister, Kathi Persell; brother, Steve (Cheryl) Persell; daughter, Jessi (Jamie) Friendshuh; son, Brian (Kristin) Laudahl; and grandchildren: Alayna, Jayden, Mason, Ariana, and Jacoby. Karen had a wonderful sense of humor, a creative mind and a huge love for animals. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Memorials to the Animal Humane Society.