Karen Lee Vallier

Karen Lee Vallier

Midland, Michigan 

 Passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Cleveland Manor, Midland. Age 64 years.

 The daughter of the late Margaret (Fox) and Donald James Schwind was born April 13, 1960. She was employed by Greta’s Kitchen in Merrill as a waitress for many years. She enjoyed babysitting for Ally and Colton, playing games- especially Yatzee, attending gatherings at her apartment complex, and most of all spending time with her family.

 Surviving are two children, Christine (Kurt) Engelhardt and Adam (Kimber) Vallier. She was a proud grandmother to five grandchildren: Bayly (Luke) Gehring, Audrey and Valerie Engelhardt, Braylon Bowles, and Colton Vallier. Her first great grandchild is due in July. Also surviving are two brothers, James Schwind and Robert (Michele) Schwind, a sister, Ann (John) Tomlinson; nieces Devin Tomlinson, Jordan (Andrew) Barlass and Cassandra (Fiancé -Tom Seidl) Schwind; nephews Jacob (Madi) Schwind, Zack (Amy) Hodges, and David Hodges; many cousins, great nephews and great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law, Kelly Schwind and a niece, Brittany Hayner.

 The funeral service will take place at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Rev. Michael Korte will officiate. Friends may visit with family from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday until the time of the funeral service. Please share your words of condolences with the family at www.casefuneralhome.com