Karen Beckering Lach's Obituary
Mrs. Karen Beckering Lach, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Spring Lake. She was born in Miami, Florida on February 4, 1940 to Robert H. and Elizabeth (Hawkins) Beckering. Karen was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was an avid reader. On August 31, 1957, Karen married Cornelius “Corky” Lach, Sr. in Grand Haven and he survives her along with their four children, Elizabeth (Jancer) Shelton, Michelle Tharp, Debra (Mark) Dressel and Cornelius Lach, Jr.; six grandchildren, Byron Larson, Kayla Hogan, Cody Hogan, Brandon (Heather) Dressel, Eric Dressel and Justin Dressel; 3 great-grandchildren, Anzlee, Eli and Porter and two sisters, Barbara Beckering and Hedy Beckering. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Beckering; her mother, Elizabeth Lund; and one sister, Trudy Lutz. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, March 16, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (406 E. Savidge Street. Spring Lake, MI 49456) with Rev. Fr. Charles Schwartz presiding. VISITATION will be from 5-8 PM Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at The Spring Lake Chapel, 213 E. Savidge St., 616-842-6100 and one hour prior to her service at church. Burial will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. MEMORIALS in Karen’s memory may be directed to the Women’s Heart Foundation. You may sign her online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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