Karen Sue Franckowiak Obituary
Karen Sue Franckowiak of Manistee, Michigan passed away on October 10, 2026. Karen, born on August 4, 1956, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Sue Franckowiak to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbur Elenbaas and Kathleen Elenbaas (Nolff); her sisters, Valerie Elenbaas and Cynthia Barkley; her parents-in-law, Dorothy and Richard Franckowiak; and her brothers-in-law, Jeremy Harper, Bruce Livingstone and Steven Franckowiak.
She is survived by: her husband Michael Franckowiak; her sons, Chris (Shannon) and Jeffrey (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Allison, Hunter, Bowe, Miles and Mason; her siblings, David Elenbaas (Jennifer), Gloria Livingstone, Gail Harper and Ann; and her brother-in-law Robert Niedbala.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (420 Oak St, Manistee, MI 49660). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Manistee Band or Fine Arts Boosters.
