Karen Sue Senkowski

Karen Sue Senkowski obituary, Bay City, MI

Karen Sue Senkowski

Karen Senkowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Penzien-Steele Funeral Home - In Bay City on Oct. 25, 2024.
Karen Sue Senkowski
Bay City, MI
Karen Sue Senkowski, age 65 years, passed away September 12, 2024 in Midland, MI at MyMichigan Medical Center after her battle with Breast Cancer. She was born in Bay City, MI on August 13, 1960 to the late Claude and Gertrude (Davis) Cole.
Karen loved spending time with family and her cat, Kitty, thrift shopping, gardening, traveling, and a good conversation with anyone. She owned a daycare for 10 years where she cared for over 20 children and most recently worked for Midland Senior Services as a janitor.
She is survived by 2 sons, Chad (Colleen) Senkowski, and Jack Pastrana (Onyx Lloyd), and 1 daughter Kayla (Tony) Starkey. Karen had 5 grandchildren, Raelynn, Aubrey, Brennen, and Brantley Senkowski and Claudia Starkey. She is also survived by her sister Sandy Jammer and niece Stacy Jammer and nephew Todd Jammer.
In memory of Karen, the family wishes each and every person to spread the love of family and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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