Karen Marjorie Heeney (née Ahlbaum) of Stockbridge, MI, aged 74, died on August 16, 2020 at her home after a year-long battle with Leukemia.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Patrick, and their children, Debra (Bill) Jones, Jason (Yaron) Heeney, and Katie (John) Begalla; her daughter-in-law, Zohar Shatil; her grandchildren, Christopher, Bridgette, Bryce, Shea, Kirsten, and Lotan; her brother, Kenneth (Heidi) Ahlbaum; brothers- and sisters-in-law Juanita Heeney, Thomas (Judy) Heeney, Ellen (Mike) Mosson, Gloria Heeney, Ann (Willis) Jackson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Marjorie Ahlbaum; and brothers-in-law, William and Gerald Heeney.

Karen was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and moved to the US as a child. A 1964 graduate of Northwest High School in Jackson, MI, she went on to study nursing after her children were in school. Karen retired from Foote Hospital as an LPN and volunteered at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital-Chelsea up until her illness.

She enjoyed time with her family, arts and crafts, travel, and family games of Euchre and Cribbage. An excellent baker, her chocolate chip cookies rarely lasted long enough to cool.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, and a future notice with service dates will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.