Karen DeRousse Obituary

The memory of Karen DeRousse of Waterford, Michigan, who passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 63, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Karen leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Karen may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her father William M. DeRousse. She is survived by: her mother Barbara DeRousse; her siblings, Genie Adkins (Will) and Matthew DeRousse (Jane); and her nieces, Taylor Ziebold (Marcus) and Emily DeRousse (Andrew Owsianko).

In honor of Karen's memory, the family requests that donations be made to Parkinson's research or to Christ Lutheran Church on Williams Lake Road in Waterford, Michigan. Michigan Parkinson's Association 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms MI 48025 Tel: 1-800-852-9781 Web: https://parkinsonsmi.org.