Dorothy May Karoub

Dorothy May (Sykes) Karoub, age 83, of West Branch, MI passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. Dorothy has lived in Ogemaw County since 2000, formerly of Huron Township, Westland, and Dearborn Heights.

Dorothy was a Floral Designer, Health Coach, an Artist and well known in the community for her talents offering painting classes through several venues. Dorothy was active in the Dearborn Heights Jaycees/Jayceettes, the Fourth Street Gifts and Gallery, and Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church. Dorothy enjoyed bible study, painting, flower arranging, writing poetry, birdwatching, fishing, singing and dancing, gardening, game nights with family & friends, hosting Christmas Eve parties, and spending time with her kids, grandkids, family and friends- she was an all-around social butterfly.

In her recent move to Victorian Trails in West Branch, she continued her flight as a social butterfly and joined every group they offered, sharing her love of art and making lasting friendships. In her health coach career, she cherished many loving friendships and looked forward to zooming with her health coach community.

Dorothy was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and husband of 51 years, Joseph Karoub of West Branch.

Dorothy is survived by her second love, blessed by God, Richard Putnam, and her children, Dawn Karoub of Romulus, Mark (Kimberly) Karoub of Houghton Lake and Dr. Alan Karoub of Roscommon, grandchildren, Justin Karoub, Johnathon (Kelsey) Karoub, Joseph (Julie Reese) Bottoms, Samantha Karoub, Joshua Karoub, Marshall Karoub, Justin Bedard and great granddaughters Alennie Karoub and Lily West. Also surviving are her siblings Barbara (Gary) Grantham, Dr. Raymond Sykes, Earl (Colleen) Sykes, Pearl (Chad) Leitner and many beloved nieces and nephews including great and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Gladys Sykes of Alger, brother Bill Sykes and sister Gloria Sykes.

Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday April 12, 2025, at Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church in West Branch with visitation starting at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Dave Kurtz will officiate.

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com