Karen M. Whitman (nee Balk) life partner of Ken Brown, beloved mother of Paul (Tina) Whitman, Susan Wright, and Debra (Ted) Rodnicki, devoted sister of Linda (James) Parkhurst and Robert Balk, dear grandmother of Joe, Samantha, Elijah, Stephanie (CJ), Kayla, Landon, and Lydia, great-grandmother of Kayden, also survived by 4 nephews. Died April 10, 2022, at age 77. Resident of Withamsville, OH, formerly of Monroe, MI. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be at T P WHITE & SONS Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave., Mt. Washington on Tues. April 12, from 1:30-3:30 PM.

Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Monroe, MI.

Memorials to the Cincinnati Zoo or 4 the Babies.

Karen was a member of the Zoosters and 4 the Babies. A huge University of Michigan fan (Go Blue!)