Stella Karaptian's Obituary
Karaptian, Stella
Taylor, Michigan
Stella Karaptian, 102, of Taylor died Monday, October 5, 2020 in Livonia. Born on April 18, 1918, she was the daughter of Fred and Rose (Wiceski) Crom. Stella married Andrew Karaptian on March 31, 1934 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Melvindale, Michigan. Following years of administrative service, she retired from Ford Motor Company before moving to Lake Leann in 1974. Stella was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church. She had a special talent for crafts, and enjoyed crocheting and flower arranging. Stella was an avid walker, and as a member of her exercise group, she logged 90 miles around the track one winter at the age of 90. She belonged to the Red Hatters, and was famous among family and friends for making the best apple pie in the world.
Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Karaptian of Southgate; one daughter-in-law, Rosemarie Karaptian; 14 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; two sons, Bob and Ronald; and one daughter, Patricia Caurdy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2020 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church. Fr. Tom Helfrich, OSFS will officiate. Family and friends will gather at the church beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Somerset Center Cemetery, Somerset Township, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be given to Angela Hospice Care Center, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, Michigan 48154. Please leave a message of comfort for Stella’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com. In accordance with the State of Michigan’s guidelines regarding Covid-19, masks and social distancing are required.
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