Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Simmons, Karen Lee (Strong) May 13, 2023
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Saturday May 20, 2022

          SIMMONS

Karen Lee Simmons, age 78, of Ionia passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 
2023. Karen was born on August 12, 1944, the daughter of Duward and Helen 
(Beard) Strong in Lake Odessa. She graduated from Lakewood High School n 1962. 
On June 21st, 1964, she married the love of her life, Carl Simmons.


Karen worked o Freedom Acres for 20 years, and was a member of SAMS, Berlin 
Center Methodist Church, North Berlin Aid, Red Hat Society, and Ionia 
Association of Retired School Personal. Karen also enjoyed sewing, collecting 
pigs, puzzles and reading.She did a lot of volunteering, including being a 4H 
leader for 40 years, Clover Bud Superintendent, IM Kids, and Christian Service 
Center. She was a beloved Wife and Mother, and a dear friend to many.

Karen is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carl; children, Rebecca (Rick) 
Cannan and Katrina Marie Simmons; daughter-in-law, Dawn Simmons; grandchildren, 
Danille Burke Simmons and Shelby Simmons; siblings,Dallas (Lynne) Strong, Sheryl 
(Mark) Willerick, Gloria (Perin) Truax and Joy (Gary) Christopher; in-laws, 
Marilyn (Simmons) Hotchkiss, Keith (Sharon) Simmons and Carolyn (Jack) 
Westmoreland; Step-son, Step-daughter and Step-great grandson, and many nieces 
and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and son Daniel Lynn Simmons in 2022.

A Funeral service will be held at 12 PM, Saturday, June 10th at Berlin Center 
United Methodist Church with Pastor Nancy Petera Officiating. Visitation will 
take place 2 hours prior to the service, 10AM-12PM. Memorial contributions may 
be made to Saranac Area Musicians Singers (SAMS), IM Kids or Berlin Center 
Church. Online condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com



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