Obituary: Genevieve Alma Karl, 99, of Ludington.

May 17, 2021

Genevieve Karl

Obituary: Genevieve Alma Karl, 99, of Ludington.

Genevieve Alma Karl, 99, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021.

Genevieve was born on December 21, 1921 in Victory Township, the daughter of William and Alma (Lahaye) Olk.  She married George Karl on October 26, 1955.

Genevieve was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and mushroom picking. She also enjoyed playing bingo, card games, and going to the casino.

Genevieve is survived by her children, George (Sandra) Karl, Rosalynn (Leonard) Leclair, Doug (Joann) Crawford, Raymond Schelb, Mary Jane Schelb, and Patricia Treanor; daughter-in-law, Diane Crawford; son-in-law, Gary Clark; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; children, Nancy Clark and Kenny Crawford; six sisters; and six brothers.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon.  

Please share your fond memories of Genevieve at www.OakGroveLudington.com. 

Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.

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