Karen Elizabeth Seed

She was born on May 30, 1940, and spent her life in the Rochester area. Karen’s family has deep roots in the Rochester community, as her family owned and operated The Rochester Clarion newspaper, where she worked for many years. Karen loved spending time in her garden, boating with her husband Don, and visiting their family cabin in Hale, Michigan. She enjoyed golfing, baking during the holidays, and adored her Springer Spaniel, Maggie. Always smiling and laughing, Karen's greatest joy was her family. She would do anything for them and treasured every moment spent together.

Karen is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Don Seed (married July 25, 1959); children Lisa Seed, Steve (Melissa) Seed, and Michelle Vasquez; grandchildren Stephen Jr. (Kortney), Heather (Jimmy), Emilio, Nick (Sofia), Sonya (Matt), Julia, and Angelina; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with a service at 1:00 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester, MI, 48307.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen’s name may be made to the Dementia Society of America.