Karen Sue Groves

Karen Sue Groves On Saturday morning, November 8th, Karen passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home surrounded by family. Karen was born in Lansing on April 21, 1950. She grew up in Battle Creek where she graduated from Lakeview High School in 1968. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life Thomas Groves Jr. and they were married on March 6th 1970. Together, they have two loving children, Jamie and Angela. Tom and Karen moved to Dearborn Heights in 1971, then to Northville in 1976. She dedicated the next many years to raising her two children. Karen had a beautiful voice and a passion for theater that led to her involvement with the Plymouth Theater Guild for over 10 years, serving as President for over 7 years. She also served as a member of the Player's Guild of Dearborn as both a performer and board member. She worked at Bill Knapp's Restaurant for many years sharing her warm smile with her customers. She also loved working at Foursight Creative Group in Plymouth from where she retired in 2004. Karen is survived by her husband Tom; son Jamie, his wife Erika and their son, Joel Thomas; daughter Angie and fiance John; brothers, Mike (Debbie), Roger (Gail) and David Kevern; sister-in-heart, Sharon Hepfinger; and many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. The funeral service will be on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Community of Christ Church, 12401 Ridge Rd., Plymouth. Flowers appreciated or donations can be sent to Gilda's Club (Gildasclub.org), 3517 Rochester Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073.