Obituaries

Karen M. Savoie, age 68, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Freighter View Assisted Living in Sault Ste. Marie. Karen was born on October 25, 1955, in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of Eugene P. and Margaret B. Savoie.

Karen attended Catholic schools and graduated in 1973 from Sault Area High School, after the merger of Loretto Catholic Central and Sault Area High Schools. Karen enjoyed two very successful careers. The first was with the Bell/Ameritech/AT&T organization that resulted in her move from Michigan to Indiana. During her tenure there she also obtained her BS Degree in Accounting. Once retired from AT&T she found a second calling with American Funds, an investment management organization, where she worked for several years until her second retirement. Karen returned to Sault Ste. Marie from Indianapolis in October 2020.

Karen was a friend to many and enjoyed strong relationships with a wide circle of people. She loved to travel. Some of her favorite trips included rafting and camping down the Colorado River and an Alaskan cruise. She loved basketball and especially the Indiana Hoosiers and Butler Bulldogs. And she loved that the Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears (a sister’s favorite team) in Super Bowl XLI (2007).

Karen is survived by her siblings Linda (David) Smoot, Connie Savoie, Donald (Michele) Savoie and Terry (Carrie) Savoie; nieces Taryn and Vanessa; nephews Scott (Megan), Derrick, Jarred; and grandnephews, David and Avery. Karen is also survived by several aunts and uncles and many first cousins.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene P. (1993) and Margaret B. (2018) and several aunts and uncles and several first cousins.

Karen will be forever missed.

Memorials in honor of Karen can be made to: Hospice of the EUP 508 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (888) EUP-1568

No public service is planned.