Julie Karber

Julie Marie Karber, 48, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Hazel Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at Smith Family Funeral Homes-Osgood Chapel, 104 East Cass Street, St. Johns, Michigan 48879. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. A luncheon will take place at St. Johns Columbian Hall following the burial at the cemetery.

Julie was born on June 26, 1967 in St. Johns, MI to Larry and Joyce (Simon) Karber.  Julie graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1985 and went on to attend Michigan State University receiving a degree in communications.  Julie loved spending time with animals. She was very outgoing and enjoyed talking to people. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

She is survived by her mother Joyce Karber, brothers; Dean and Carol Karber, John and Kathleen Karber, fiancé Andrew Clark, and brother in law Daniel Jorae.  She is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews and many loving aunts and uncles.  She was preceded in death by her father and sisters; Karen, Sharon and Janis.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School Education Fund or Ingham County Humane Society.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.