Karen Cloutier, age 79, passed away quietly at the home of her daughter with her family by her side on December 29, 2017. Karen was born on September 21, 1938 to John and Rose Johnson in Ludington, Michigan.

Karen worked as a Certified Nurse Aid at Heartland Manor for over 20 years retiring at the age of 70. Karen was a wonderful caregiver and enjoyed helping others. In 1957 she married William Cloutier. Together they were blessed with 4 children and 33 years of marriage until his death in 1990. Karen was a member of Lebanon Lutheran Church and had a strong faith in the Lord. She enjoyed gardening, reading, music, and family gatherings at the Gaslite Lodge. The most important thing was always her family. She was a kind, funny, optimistic, passionate loving woman. She will be deeply missed.

Karen is survived by her children, Susan (Orville) Crain, Craig (Susan) Cloutier, Diana (Craig) Schultz and William Cloutier Jr.; grandchildren, Joshua, Kyle, Alicia, Ryan, Kailey (Jon), Brandon (Angela), Jared, Jacob, Andrew (Anya) and John (Elizabeth); 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra (Ken) Kolb; and brother, Donald (Paula) Johnson

She was preceded in death by her husband William; her parents; brothers, Philip, Warren, Tom, Dean and Jim Johnson.

A memorial service will be conducted 11AM Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Lebanon Lutheran Church 1101 S. Mears Ave. Whitehall, Michigan. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the church and also Friday January 5 from 4-7pm at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service- White Lake Chapel 413 S. Mears Ave. Whitehall MI.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Harbor Hospice Foundation, Lebanon Lutheran Church or the Johnson Cancer Center.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com