Karen Jean McCarty

Karen Jean McCarty, age 79, of Grand Rapids passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Karen loved being active outside, including running, gardening, biking, and hiking. She was an avid reader. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sherry (Bob) Bush, David McCarty, Wanda (Dan) Alberta, Lori (Joe) Reidt, Brenda McCarty, Debora (Ray Sleet) McCarty, Anthony McCarty; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Joyce (Richard) Douglas; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Gerritt Jr., Howard, Lawrence, and Daniel DeKorte, Susan Palmer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Wesley Park United Methodist Church, 1150 32nd St. SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Dean Prentiss officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.