Karen Anne Drelles' Obituary
Mrs. Karen Anne Drelles, age 61, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She was born in Whitehall, Michigan on February 2, 1962 to Earl and Lynne (Dahlstrom) Willacker. Karen graduated from Whitehall High School, class of 1980. She enjoyed playing golf and spending time at the beach. On December 12, 1985, Karen married Craig Drelles in Muskegon and he survives her along with their daughter, Kirsten Drelles; siblings, Michael (Cindy) Willacker, Patricia (Charles) Faught, Susan (Charles) Walters, Mary Willacker, Leslie (Alan) Vanderberg, and Brian (Kim) Willacker; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Willacker. SERVICES for Karen will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at The Ravenna Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 3570 Thomas St., Ravenna, MI 49451. VISITATION will be from 6-8 PM Monday at The Ravenna Chapel. Burial will be in Sullivan Township Cemetery. You may sign her online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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