Karen Lee Heiple Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Lee Heiple of Bancroft, Michigan, who passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Glen Junior and Janis Love (Walimaki); and her siblings-in-law, Linda Heiple, Debra Love and David Crawford.
She is survived by: her husband Michael J. Heiple; her children, Julie Halsey (Bryan) and Michael Heiple (Alicia); her grandchildren, Adia Menna, Ashlynn Halsey, Mason Halsey, Logan Hills and Ella Hills; her siblings, Kristine Lostracco (Gerald), Bill Love (Becky Landris) and Jim Love (Diane); and her siblings-in-law, Joy Harris, Marie Crawford and Jim Heiple (Lynn). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chapel (501 N Saginaw St, Durand, MI 48429). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial Contributions in Karen's name are suggested to Memorial Healthcare Foundation (memorialhealthcare.org) or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (bloodcancerunited.org).
