of Ortonville, lost her long time battle with cancer on January 1, 2016 at 68 years of age. Loving wife of Ed for 36 years; beloved mother of Michelle (Joe) Lauka and Shelia LaLumiere (Tim Mapes); special Bubby of Justin, Jacob, Paige and Tyler. Sister of Sandy (Larry) Landry, George (Betty) DeVos, Tim (Donna) DeVos, Tom (Teri) DeVos and the late Bob DeVos. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Karlene loved her sports teams, especially the Red Wings. She liked to garden, decorate and being up north at the cottage with family and friends, but most of all she loved her family.