Virginia Helen Karsten

Virginia Helen Karsten, 86, of Rogers City, passed away March 17, 2014 at Orchard Adult Fostesr Care Home. She was born August 29, 1927 in Rogers City to Michael and Pelagia (Chrzan) Yarch.

Mrs. Karsten is survived by four children, Peggy (Norman) Kowalski, Patricia (Edward) Brege and Dr. Mark (Melissa) Karsten all of Rogers City, and Jeanine (Paul) Hein of Ludington; 10 grandchildren, Brandi Tulgestke, Kaeli (Brad) Dufresne, Tyler (Kaelie Fairbanks) Kowalski, Matthew (Becky) Brege, Kristi Brege, Jessica Muller, Bret Karsten, Chad Karsten, Joel (Jessica) Hein and Andy (Kelly Foote) Hein; 11 great-grandchildren, Sydney and Trevor Tulgestke, Lily and Eli Dufresne, Mallory Kowalski, Jacob and Isaac Brege, Caleb Karsten, Elise Muller, and Logan and Trent Hein; a sister, Florence Bull of Bridgeport; in-laws, Robert (Lucille) Karsten, James (Geraldine) Karsten, Chester (Brenda) Karsten, Dolores Karsten, Lila Burkness, Margaret (John) Carnali, Nancy (James) Klingshirn and Jean (Richard) Warwick; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as many other friends and relatives.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home Friday from 3 until 8 p.m. where the Daughters of Isabella will lead the rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed the parish wake service at by 7 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Sylvestre Obwaka.

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