Karen Marie Mileham (Pifer) died on May 29, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Holland, Michigan, under the care of Hospice of Holland.
A visitation for Karen will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan. A Funeral service will take place the following day, Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at the same location. Karen’s nephew, Pastor Dan Pratt from 5 Lakes Church, Sylvania, Ohio, will be officiating.
Karen was born on August 23, 1957, in South Haven, Michigan. She graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1975 and married Arthur Dale Mileham on July 3, 1981. Her first job was at Jo’s Restaurant in South Haven. After marrying Dale, Karen ran the family business, Willowside Party Store, and retired from the United States Post Office in South Haven in 2011. For the past 10 years, Karen spent her winters at her home in Lake Placid, Florida. Karen most enjoyed spending quality time with her family and many friends, she will be remembered for her unconditional love, wonderful cooking and positive attitude which she shared with so many.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband Dale Mileham and her mother Jeanette Strasser, as well as her special aunt Joanne Derhammer.
Karen is survived by her children Melissa (Rafael) Rios, Dale (Stephanie) Mileham, Tammy (Greg) Smith, Ron (Vanessa) Mileham, and Dawn (Allan) Ridley, as well as 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Karen is also survived by her father, Everette Pifer, and siblings Karl Pifer, Richard Pifer, Carolyn Smak, Kelli Ford, Tammy Cochran, Brenda Strasser, Sandra Karr, Phyllis Welsh, Rex Strasser, Rick Strasser, and Mike Strasser. Also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews.
Donations can be made in her name to the Glenn United Methodist Church or Hospice of Holland. Those wishing to share a memory of Karen online may do so at www.starsfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333.
Service Details
Visitation
When
June 3rd, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where
Filbrandt Chapel
Address
1076 S. Bailey Ave.
South Haven, MI 49090
Service
When
June 4th, 2025 12:00pm
Where
Filbrandt Chapel
Address
1076 S. Bailey Ave.
South Haven , MI 49090
Interment
Where
Arlington Hills Cemetery
Address
28th Avenue
Bangor , Michigan 49013
Posted On: Monday, June 2, 2025 3:38 PM
