Sue Karsen's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sue Karsen

January 28, 1943 - June 8, 2025 (82 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sue Karsen's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service

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Sue Karsen

January 28, 1943 - June 8, 2025 (82 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sue Karsen Obituary

The memory of Sue Karsen in Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in Hartford, Connecticut, who passed away on June 8, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sue Karsen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Miriam Chidsey and Edmund Chidsey; her husband Jim; her sisters, Patricia Coakley and Frederica; and her friend John Miller.

She is survived by: her stepchildren, Doug (Cathy), Mimi (Tim), Tim (Denise) and Leah (John); and her brother-in-law Richard Karsen (Inger). She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 12th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Holland Home (2500 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Corewell Health Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service



Thu

June 12

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Holland Home
2500 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

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