Julie Marie Craven Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Julie Marie Craven (Roseville, Michigan), whose life came to an end on December 5, 2025 at the age of 67, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Julie Marie Craven to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Balitzky and Phyllis Balitzky; her sibling Thomas Balitzky; and her dachshunds, Gretchen, Missi and Heidi.
She is survived by: her husband Richard Craven; her child Kati Gizowski (Tommy); her stepchild Shelly Murphy (John); her grandchildren, Ashley Vallone (Louis), Lexy Lesinski, Ariel Murphy, Cheyenne Gizowski and Leland Gizowski; her great grandchildren, Luca and Lorenzo; and her brother Joseph Balitzky. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kaul Funeral Home (27830 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066). A rosary was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Pio Catholic Church (18720 E Thirteen Mile Rd, Roseville, MI 48066). A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church (18720 E Thirteen Mile Rd, Roseville, MI 48066).
