Melva Lucille Karlis's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2024 in Huntington Woods, Michigan

Melva Lucille Karlis

October 30, 1928 - June 22, 2024 (95 years old)

Huntington Woods, Michigan

Melva Lucille Karlis's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2024 in Huntington Woods, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Melva Lucille Karlis

October 30, 1928 - June 22, 2024 (95 years old)

Huntington Woods, Michigan

Melva Lucille Karlis Obituary

We bid farewell to Melva Lucille Karlis of Huntington Woods, Michigan, born in Doland, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 22, 2024 at the age of 95. Melva Lucille 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.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gustav Hanson and Grace Hanson. She is survived by: her husband George Karlis of Hazel Park; her grandchildren, Mary Ann Ducharme (Dewey), Julie Kay Werling (Cory), Jason George Karlis (Karen) and Jacob; her daughter Deborah Sue Hudspeth (Michael); her grandsons, Graham and Ian Hudspeth; her great grandchild Lucas Hudspeth; and her siblings, Adella James (Chuck), Donald Hanson (Vivian) and Gerald Hanson (Peggy).

She was in Book Clubs for many years and transitioned to Zoom Book Clubs during the pandemic.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Huntington Woods Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home and Cremation Services



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Wed

June 26

Visitation

Huntington Woods Lutheran Church
12935 W Eleven Mile Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070

Wed

June 26

Funeral service

Huntington Woods Lutheran Church
12935 W Eleven Mile Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070

Tue

July 02

Burial

Great Lakes National Cemetery
4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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