Karen L Koerber

Karen Lee Koerber, age 61 of Berkley, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born April 3, 1961 in Detroit to Leonard and the late Peggy Miller.
A lifelong resident of Berkley and 1979 graduate of Berkley High School, Karen was a staple of the city. She owned and operated Farina's Banquet Center for over 20 years and participated in numerous community projects throughout her life. She helped organize and run the concession stand for the Berkley Merchant's Field and truly enjoyed serving her community. She loved to golf. She also liked travelling the world, reading, and solving puzzles. But most of all, she was a loving wife, beloved mother, devoted Nana, caring sister, cherished daughter, and a steadfast friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband of almost 24 years, John, whom she married July 25, 1998 in Royal Oak; her daughters, Brooke (Shawn) Todoroff, Ashley (Stefan Lindgren) Holman, and McKenna (Ron) Dollete; father, Leonard Miller; siblings, Daniel (Elaine) Miller, John (Karen) Miller, and Richard (Janine) Miller; grandchildren, Parker, Oscar, Emmi, and Alexandra; and canine children, Henry and Gracie.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Road, Berkley (two blocks west of Woodward Avenue). Mrs. Koerber will lie in state Monday, May 2 from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass 11:00 AM at Our Lady of La Salette Catholic Church, 2600 Harvard Road, Berkley (1/4 Mile north of 11 Mile Road). Private Interment at Roseland Park Cemetery.