William "Bill" Mathew Korpela's obituary , Passed away on March 23, 2026 in Williamston, Michigan

William "Bill" Mathew Korpela

January 1, 1947 - March 23, 2026 (79 years old)

Williamston, Michigan

William "Bill" Mathew Korpela's obituary , Passed away on March 23, 2026 in Williamston, Michigan

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Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes

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William "Bill" Mathew Korpela

January 1, 1947 - March 23, 2026 (79 years old)

Williamston, Michigan

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William Mathew Korpela Obituary

We bid farewell to William Mathew Korpela (Williamston, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 23, 2026 at the age of 79. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mathew Korpela and Elsie Korpela; his brother Robert Korpela; and his daughter Lisa Korpela. He is survived by: his wife Christine Korpela; his children, Amy Goodnow (Fritz), Anne Van Dyke (Rich), Katherine Shavrnoch (Rick), Susan Lawrence (Michael), John Korpela, Joseph Korpela and Bridget Sears (Jason); and his grandchildren, Christian Goodnow, Morgan Goodnow, Isabelle Shavrnoch, Alaina Shavrnoch, Jacob Van Dyke, Alex Korpela, Ethan Korpela, Ella Van Dyke, Matthew Korpela, Sofia Van Dyke, Kingsley Sears and Ruby Sears.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill's name to St. Martha's Catholic Church or Crossbridge Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes



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Mar 30

Visitation

St. Martha Catholic Church
1100 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48895

Mon

Mar 30

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Martha Catholic Church
1100 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48895

Mon

Mar 30

Graveside service

Summit Cemetery
4039 Beeman Rd, Williamston, MI 48895

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