Beloved mother of Patrick J. Norton III, Nancy A. (Martin Garthwaite) Norton, Brian M. (Dr. Stephanie Schechner), and John P. Norton. Cherished grandmother of Cole Garthwaite, Dylan Garthwaite, Patrick Norton, and Eric Norton. Dear sister of Katherine (Sally Schaden) O’Brien, Thomas M. (Jeanne) O’Brien, and the late Judith (Phil) Luke.
Karen was a graduate of Western Michigan University and worked as a medical technician as a young woman. She was a life-long supporter and volunteer for Health-O-Rama and the Special Olympics. Karen also owned and operated a commercial real estate business in southeast Michigan with her late husband Pat.
Memorial Service Saturday, January 12 at 4pm, with gathering beginning at 12pm, at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 34567 Michigan Avenue in Wayne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Community Opportunity Center- cocliving.org – who cares for and assists John Norton.
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