Karen Kay Bock

Karen Bock, 61, of Stevensville, passed away on January 13, 2021 at her home. Karen Kay (Jaeger) Bock was born on September 18, 1959 in Cradon, Wisconsin. A graduate of St. Joseph High School Class of ’77. She married her high school sweetheart, Franz Bock in 1979. Karen was a loving and loyal wife for 41 years and Frank was so thankful for her love, support, and desire to discover the world together. Karen loved to be outdoors and enjoy God’s creation by hiking, camping, walking, and bird watching. She was her happiest in nature and developed that love in her children and grandchildren. Karen was a sweet and generous mother to Austin and Jennifer and devoted her time and energy to their sports and academics even into their college years. Karen was a deep and thoughtful friend always being considerate of those around her and showed the love of Christ to everyone she met. Karen’s favorite job in the world was being a grandma to Grady (9), Parker (8), and Emery (5). She enjoyed teaching them new things, exploring the world with them, and watching movies together. Karen loved them with her whole heart and was so proud to be a grandma. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and will surely miss her. Karen is survived by her husband of 41 years, Frank; her daughter, Jennifer (Blake) Ryan; her son, Austin (Kelsey) Bock; her parents, Harry and Patricia Jaeger; her siblings, Phillip Jaeger and his children, Paul (Deb) Jaeger; Char (Phillip) Baham and daughter; Bud (Laurie) Jaeger and children, Raegon Gilson, and Mark (Laura) Gilson and their children. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Maria Bock and her sisters-in-law, Anna Schramm and her children and Paula (Frank) Polaskey and their children; her brother-in-law, Richard (Sandy) Bock and their children. Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Marie (Wickman) Jaeger and her father-in-law, Josef Bock. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at 4pm at The Chapel in St. Joseph, MI with Pastor Philip Bubar officiating. Please follow all Covid-19 recommendations (masks required) as Karen would want all parties to be healthy and stay safe. Memorial contributions may be made to Sarett Nature Center. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. A link will be available at the funeral home website to watch a livestream of the service. For those who knew her and are mourning her sudden passing, we believe she would want you to know that when life is hard and things get tough, stop and look at the beauty God has placed around you. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4SDCaG3WVH1msrU5K8XkQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4SDCaG3WVH1msrU5K8XkQ</a>