Karan Eileen Roberts

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died February 9, 2021

Karan Eileen Roberts, age 76, of Gladstone passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2021.

Karan was born July 25, 1944 in Gladstone, the daughter of Eugene and Josie (Van Meighen) Thorbahn. She was raised in Gladstone and graduated from the Gladstone High School. She was united in marriage to Joseph Carl Roberts on August 25, 1962 at All Saints Church in Gladstone. Karan was a loving wife and mother and was dedicated to her family. She enjoyed having coffee, donuts and sweets with her friends and neighbors, babysitting and helping others in their time of need.

Karan is survived by her son, Kelly (Robyn) Roberts of Lexington Park, Maryland; her daughter, Kammy (Mike) Roberts-Wickman of Escanaba; grandchildren, Jonathan Roberts of Jacksonville, FL, Nicholas (Megan) Roberts of Hinesville, GA and Jayden Roberts of Lexington Park, MD; step great grandchildren, Nick and Robin; sisters, Wanda LaCosse, Chris (Al) Jensen and Pam Thorbahn, all of Gladstone and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, her parents and her brother, Gene Thorbahn.

Private services for Karan will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation.

13 Tributes for “Karan Eileen Roberts

    I will always be thankful for all Karan did for me and my family. She was a true friend and I will miss her immensely…❤❤

    Karan what a shock! Thank You for the help you’ve given me. To Kammy and Kelly you had a loving Mother.

    To my loving sister Karan. We will miss you so much. You and I always seemed to be the moderators between the sisterhood. Who is going to keep your coffee clutch together now? I am taking your advice from a few days ago and getting our financial affairs in order. This was so sudden, none of us know how to react. Maybe it’s time for a visit to the “seerer”.

    We are so sorry for the loss of your mom, grandmother, and sister.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Iris (Zimmel) Maki and Tammy Hanson

    Wanda, Chris, Pam and families, I am so sorry to hear about Karan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Haven’t seen her for a little while, but always enjoyed getting together with classmates for lunch. I’m sure you have a lot of great memories to share with each other, which will help you get through this sad time. God bless…

    I sure am going to miss Karan. Can’t even begin to express the gratitude I have for all she has done for my family. Thinking of you all during this sad time.

    Wanda, Kris, Pam and family, I was so sadned and shocked to read of Karen passing.. She was a great friend and classmate of mine..
    May she rest in peace..my prayers are with you all.

    Pam, Chris, Wanda and Family, I was so saddened to hear of the Passing of Karen. She will be Missed! Now she is with Joe and Gene and Mom and Dad! May she rest in Peace!

    To Karan’s family, my heartfelt condolences. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor to my mother. I especially enjoyed her sense of humor. There are never the right words at a time like this. You are in my prayers.

    Today is my birthday, wishing you were here for cake & coffee. I couldn’t have asked for better parents, you & dad have always been there for me. Not only did I loose my mom, but my best friend. You are missed…
    Love your daughter,
    Kammy

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