Karen Sue Karsten

Karen Sue Karsten, age 56, of Hudsonville passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, after a short struggle with ALS, on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Sitzema. Karen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Bill; she will be dearly missed by her daughters, Melissa Karsten, Shalee and Dick Walters; granddaughter, Emmalee Walters; her father, Roger Sitzema; brothers, Tom Sitzema and Mark Sitzema; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pete and Jean Karsten. Thank you to the special care givers for the family, Sharon DeJonge, Robin Morren, Joyce Tripp, Mary Borucki, and Jana Gale. A memorial gathering celebrating Karen’s life will be held Wednesday from 4-5 pm at Daybreak Community Church in the Student Building, 3501 Baldwin St., Hudsonville with a celebration of life service at 5 pm. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Susan Mast ALS Foundation.

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January 31, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the family in this time of loss. May God comfort you and give you peace as you face the coming days.

- Tim Miedema

January 31, 2018

Bill and family Thoughts and Prayers to you all today as you celebrate Karen's life. She will be dearly missed.

- Cheryl E Boynton

January 30, 2018

So many years ago Karen Sue’s Mom and I went to school together K-12 . We grew up in our little town and church together. I remember when Karen was born. I am so sorry for your loss.

- Donna Wynsma

January 30, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

- Al & Nordeen Teasel

January 30, 2018

So sorry for your loss of a dear wife, mom and grandma! Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

- Ken & Shirley Lugthart

January 29, 2018

So sorry Bill for your loss. It was such a shock to hear this. I will truly miss Karen this was much to soon.

- Amy Farrell

January 29, 2018

Bill and family, You have my deepest sympathy.

- Kim Savoie, Daybreak

January 28, 2018

She was such a beautiful person inside and out. I treasure the conversations and laughs I was privileged enough to share with her. Deepest thoughts and prayers to her wonderful family.

- Mya

January 28, 2018

I will remember Karen's smile, her sense of humor, and the way she spoke with such pride of her family. Please know this is written with deep sympathy.

- Patty Siewert

January 28, 2018

Love and prayers to Karen's family and friends. Beautiful person who's life was too short. She will be missed by many...especially her Spectrum Health family.

- Courtney Guernsey

January 28, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of this terrific women that I called my friend. She told me often how appreciative my help was but in all honestly it was she that enriched my life with her faith and her trust in Jesus Christ. I will miss you my friend and am glad you are with our Father in peace.

- Roin Morren

January 28, 2018

Alternatives in Motion would like to express our deepest sympathy to Karen's family. We're so glad Karen had the use of the power wheelchair we donated to her. We will remember Karen's amazing smile and the love she shared.

- Alternatives in motion