Obituary of Karen Shelton

Karen Sue Stumpmier was born on January 20, 1956 in Monroe. Karen was the only daughter of six children born from the marriage of Frederick and Gloria (Siebarth) Stumpmier. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe where she was a lifelong member. Karen attended Airport High School, and was active in student activities as well as the band. For thirty years Karen was employed at the K-Mart in Woodhaven. She worked as an office assistant before retiring in 2004. She married David E. Shelton on April 11, 1992 at Trinity. Karen was a wonderful cook and baker, and also enjoyed canning. She enjoyed decorating her home for the Holidays. Her family referred to her home as the "Holiday Wonderland". She was a member of TOPS, and she had participated at Flat Rock Lanes with several bowling leagues. In the past she had served the Trinity youth as a Sunday School Teacher. Crafts were a favorite pastime, and knick-knacks from ceramics, cross-stitching, and needle-point to name a few were gifts given from the heart to family and friends. She enjoyed playing the flute. Karen treasured the time she spent with her nieces and nephews. She took them on trips and planed activities and games at family get-togethers and outings. In addition to her husband: David of South Rockwood, memories were shared with her mother: Gloria of South Rockwood, five brothers: William (Gail) of South Rockwood, Albert of Taylor, Ken (Judy) of Lake Havasu, AZ, Dennis (Dee) of Jerome, MI, and Robert of South Rockwood, her mother-in-law: Mattie Riley of Wyandotte, two brothers-in-law: Ron (Cindy) of Ecorse and Tom (Carol) of Wyandotte, a sister-in-law: Wendy of Wyandotte, and many nieces and nephews. Karen Sue Shelton, 53 passed away on Saturday, February 14 at Heritage Hospital. Her loving family was at her side. Her passing was preceded by her father: November 3, 2005, a father-in-law: Ray Shelton, and a brother-in-law: Brian Shelton. Friends may gather on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 4-8pm and Wednesday from 12-8pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street, (734) 384-5185. She will lie in state from 10:00am until A Celebration of Her Life at 11:00am on Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Stanley Aubuchon officiating. Burial will follow at Michigan Memorial Park. Memorial donations to Trinity Lutheran Church, National Kidney Foundation, American Heart Association, or the American Diabetes Association. Online words of inspiration and comfort may be made at www.merklefuneralservice.com Life Stories page.