Karen Ruth DeGraaff Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Ruth DeGraaff of Kalamazoo, Michigan, born in Muskegon, Michigan, who passed away on January 17, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Harvey Smalligan; her daughter Julie DeGraaff; her son-in-law Greg Horner; and her brother-in-law Rick Pearlman. She is survived by: her husband Henry "Hank" DeGraaff; her children, Cynthia "Cindy" DeGraaff, Tamora "Tammy" Horner, Shari Martin (Joe), Henry James "Jim" BooydeGraaff (Wendy) and Melissa Baas (Jeff); and her siblings, Wayne Smalligan (Judy), Charles Smalligan (Sheryl), Sheryl Pearlman and Philip Smalligan (Krista). She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Contributions in Karen's memory may be made to Kalamazoo Christian School Association.
