Rapid City, SD - Karen A. Merk, 69 of Rapid City, died Sunday November 10, 2013 at her residence. Survivors include two sons, Steven (Cassandra) Merk, Lemore, CA and Dwayne (Trisha) Merk, CA; two daughters, Jami (James) Carpenter, Rapid City and Lori (Jeff Sherwood) Merk, Lemore, CA; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Mildred King; a brother, Wayne King and a sister, Jackie King. Upon her request crematin has taken place and no local services are planned at this time.