HALLOWELL - Karen Marie Berg, 67, formerly of King Street, Augusta, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at the Hospice House in Auburn accompanied by friends. She was a four and a half year survivor of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Nov. 20, 1942, the daughter of Clifford O. and Marguerite G. (Groomes) Berg. Karen graduated from Ithaca High School in Ithaca, N.Y., in 1961. She received her bachelor's degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, in 1965, and her master's in library science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1970. She served as reference and cataloging librarian at the Maine State Library from 1971 until her retirement in 2001. She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Kathy Berg. Karen is survived by her cousins, James Rolke of Oklahoma and William Rolke of Wisconsin; and also many friends. There will be no visiting hours. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 209 Eastern Ave., Augusta, with a reception to follow. She will be buried in the family lot in the Eastside Lutheran Cemetery, Stoughton, Wis. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. Condolences may be expressed at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.