Mrs. Karen S. La Rock, aged 52 of Kent City went to be with her Lord late Sunday night at her home. She was born Karen Sue Gilbert April 1, 1956 in Big Rapids the daughter of Barbara Elaine (Elliott) and Max Jasper Gilbert. She married James Edward La Rock on June 12, 1976 in Big Rapids and was a member of the Solon Center Wesleyan Church.
She is survived by her husband James, her children Tammy & Douglas Van Houten, Jeromy & Melissa La Rock all of Kent City, her mother Barbara Gilbert of Arizona, grandparents David & Sylvia Elliott of North Carolina, her brothers and sister Rosemary & Bruce Ray of Arizona, Bruce Gilbert of Tennessee, George & Ruth Anne Gilbert, Tom & Dawn Gilbert all of Big Rapids, Brian & Luz Gilbert of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her father Max Gilbert. 

Funeral Service will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Solon Center Wesleyan Church with Pastor Doug DiBell officiating. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 PM Tuesday at the church and 2-4 PM Wednesday prior to the service. For memorials be consider the “Make a Wish Foundation”. Please sign the online guest book at “mckinleyfuneral.com.”

 
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Suzanne Fortin Degraaf
Monday September 22, 2008
21:44:25

Will never forget. Much love and always in my thoughts. Sue

Shawn MacFarlane
Tuesday September 23, 2008
08:21:25

Jim old friend, kids, and all of the Gilberts: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shawn

Bill Myers
Tuesday September 23, 2008
10:57:23

Jim & Family Karen was a very special person and will always remember her. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Kim and Mary Willmer
Tuesday September 23, 2008
12:37:19

We are really sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Deanna Martens
Tuesday September 23, 2008
20:38:20

Jim & Family So sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts & prayers. Deanna (Nancy Phillips daughter)

Rachel Morrow
Wednesday September 24, 2008
10:34:16

Dear Mr. LaRock and Family, Very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family. Karen always made me smile when she came into the chiro. office. She was a very special person and will be deeply missed. You all are in my prayers. God Bless you and your family, Rachel Morrow

The Hanna Family
Wednesday September 24, 2008
13:50:46

We won't ever forget Karen and all she did for our family taking care of the boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dick & Geri Hanna John Hanna Chris & Robin Hanna Mike & Wendy Hanna

The Hanna Family
Wednesday September 24, 2008
13:51:05

We won't ever forget Karen and all she did for our family taking care of the boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dick & Geri Hanna John Hanna Chris & Robin Hanna Mike & Wendy Hanna

Joyce /Charlie Emmons
Wednesday September 24, 2008
15:52:05

Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We remember Karen when she was growing up next to our place in Big Rapids, Mi.Bless you all . Charlie and Joyce Emmons

Holly Metzger
Thursday October 02, 2008
09:40:47

Jim, I'm sorry hear of your loss. I know Karen has had many challenges over the years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Holly Metzger

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