Joanne Karamol b. 7 Sep 1930 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA d. 12 Jan 2013 Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA: Our Family History

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Name	Joanne Karamol [1]
Birth	7 Sep 1930	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Gender	Female
Death	12 Jan 2013	Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA
Person ID	I3469	Branches and Roots
Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

Family Donald Paulus, b. 7 Jun 1921, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA d. 10 May 2008, Springfield, Illinois (Age 86 years)

Children

	1. Donna Paulus [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	2. Daniel Paulus [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	3. David Paulus [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	4. Deborah Paulus [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	5. Dennis Paulus [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	6. Diane Paulus [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	7. Donnie Joe Paulus, b. 29 Mar 1951 d. 16 Mar 2001, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA (Age 49 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]

Family ID F534 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 13 Feb 2026

Notes

Petoskey News-Review (MI) - January 14, 2013
Deceased Name: Joanne Paulus
Joanne Paulus was escorted by guardian angels into the arms of the Lord in the early morning of Jan. 12, 2013, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Joanne was born in Detroit on Sept. 7, 1930, and shortly after moved and was raised in Petoskey by Joe and Sophie Karamol.
She was a graduate of Petoskey High School in 1949, and married Donald Paulus on April 17, 1950.
She was a loving mother, best friend to all of her children and most precious moments were spent with her family and friends. For many years she was an at-home day care provider and was always taking care of others before herself including cooking homemade meals, baking and crocheting blankets for loved ones.
She enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading, spending time at their cottage on Benway Lake and going to lunch with a group of friends from her school years.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Donald Paulus ; and six children, David (Vicki) Paulus , Deborah (Al) Kimball, Diane (Ken) Waldron, Donna (Matt) Laforet, Daniel (Cheryl) Paulus , Dennis (Jen Fix) Paulus , and preceded in death by her son, Dononnie Joe Paulus . She is also survived by 13 grandkids and 14 great-grandkids: Stacy (John) Alexandrowski and their children, Sander, Brittany and Rebecca; Matthew (Caroline) Paulus and their children, Logan and Katie; Chris (Kelly) Chandler and their children, Graham and Lillian; Michael (Amy) Paulus and their children, Corin, William and Carissa; Anna Waldron and her children, Nathan, Nick and Gauge; Tuesday (Chad) Smith and their daughter, Summer; Dylan Paulus ; Devin Paulus ; Brian Warner.
A memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at St. Francis Xavier Church. A family greeting will take place 45 minutes before Mass and a luncheon will follow shortly after Mass at the Knights of Columbus hall. The family would like to give a special thanks to pastor John Alexandrowski of Word of Life Community Church for his loving support to the family and to Father Dennis for officiating Mass.
Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brother Dan's Food Pantry at 415 State St., in Petoskey.
Petoskey News-Review (MI)
Date: January 14, 2013
Record Number: fcd5a5ea3512995b8ce33e7e0ccdae911732a8e
© Copyright 2013 Petoskey News-Review. All rights reserved.

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Joanne A Paulus
BORN: 7 Sep 1930
Died: 12 Jan 2013
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)
Source Citation: ; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.

Petoskey News-Review (MI) - January 14, 2013
Deceased Name: Joanne Paulus
Joanne Paulus was escorted by guardian angels into the arms of the Lord in the early morning of Jan. 12, 2013, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Joanne was born in Detroit on Sept. 7, 1930, and shortly after moved and was raised in Petoskey by Joe and Sophie Karamol.
She was a graduate of Petoskey High School in 1949, and married Donald Paulus on April 17, 1950.
She was a loving mother, best friend to all of her children and most precious moments were spent with her family and friends. For many years she was an at-home day care provider and was always taking care of others before herself including cooking homemade meals, baking and crocheting blankets for loved ones.
She enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading, spending time at their cottage on Benway Lake and going to lunch with a group of friends from her school years.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Donald Paulus ; and six children, David (Vicki) Paulus , Deborah (Al) Kimball, Diane (Ken) Waldron, Donna (Matt) Laforet, Daniel (Cheryl) Paulus , Dennis (Jen Fix) Paulus , and preceded in death by her son, Dononnie Joe Paulus . She is also survived by 13 grandkids and 14 great-grandkids: Stacy (John) Alexandrowski and their children, Sander, Brittany and Rebecca; Matthew (Caroline) Paulus and their children, Logan and Katie; Chris (Kelly) Chandler and their children, Graham and Lillian; Michael (Amy) Paulus and their children, Corin, William and Carissa; Anna Waldron and her children, Nathan, Nick and Gauge; Tuesday (Chad) Smith and their daughter, Summer; Dylan Paulus ; Devin Paulus ; Brian Warner.
A memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at St. Francis Xavier Church. A family greeting will take place 45 minutes before Mass and a luncheon will follow shortly after Mass at the Knights of Columbus hall. The family would like to give a special thanks to pastor John Alexandrowski of Word of Life Community Church for his loving support to the family and to Father Dennis for officiating Mass.
Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brother Dan's Food Pantry at 415 State St., in Petoskey.
Petoskey News-Review (MI)
Date: January 14, 2013
Record Number: fcd5a5ea3512995b8ce33e7e0ccdae911732a8e
© Copyright 2013 Petoskey News-Review. All rights reserved.

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Joanne A Paulus
BORN: 7 Sep 1930
Died: 12 Jan 2013
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)
Source Citation: ; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
Petoskey News-Review (MI) - January 14, 2013
Deceased Name: Joanne Paulus
Joanne Paulus was escorted by guardian angels into the arms of the Lord in the early morning of Jan. 12, 2013, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Joanne was born in Detroit on Sept. 7, 1930, and shortly after moved and was raised in Petoskey by Joe and Sophie Karamol.
She was a graduate of Petoskey High School in 1949, and married Donald Paulus on April 17, 1950.
She was a loving mother, best friend to all of her children and most precious moments were spent with her family and friends. For many years she was an at-home day care provider and was always taking care of others before herself including cooking homemade meals, baking and crocheting blankets for loved ones.
She enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading, spending time at their cottage on Benway Lake and going to lunch with a group of friends from her school years.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Donald Paulus ; and six children, David (Vicki) Paulus , Deborah (Al) Kimball, Diane (Ken) Waldron, Donna (Matt) Laforet, Daniel (Cheryl) Paulus , Dennis (Jen Fix) Paulus , and preceded in death by her son, Dononnie Joe Paulus . She is also survived by 13 grandkids and 14 great-grandkids: Stacy (John) Alexandrowski and their children, Sander, Brittany and Rebecca; Matthew (Caroline) Paulus and their children, Logan and Katie; Chris (Kelly) Chandler and their children, Graham and Lillian; Michael (Amy) Paulus and their children, Corin, William and Carissa; Anna Waldron and her children, Nathan, Nick and Gauge; Tuesday (Chad) Smith and their daughter, Summer; Dylan Paulus ; Devin Paulus ; Brian Warner.
A memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at St. Francis Xavier Church. A family greeting will take place 45 minutes before Mass and a luncheon will follow shortly after Mass at the Knights of Columbus hall. The family would like to give a special thanks to pastor John Alexandrowski of Word of Life Community Church for his loving support to the family and to Father Dennis for officiating Mass.
Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brother Dan's Food Pantry at 415 State St., in Petoskey.
Petoskey News-Review (MI)
Date: January 14, 2013
Record Number: fcd5a5ea3512995b8ce33e7e0ccdae911732a8e
© Copyright 2013 Petoskey News-Review. All rights reserved.

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Joanne A Paulus
BORN: 7 Sep 1930
Died: 12 Jan 2013
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)
Source Citation: ; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.

Petoskey News-Review (MI) - January 14, 2013
Deceased Name: Joanne Paulus
Joanne Paulus was escorted by guardian angels into the arms of the Lord in the early morning of Jan. 12, 2013, at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Joanne was born in Detroit on Sept. 7, 1930, and shortly after moved and was raised in Petoskey by Joe and Sophie Karamol.
She was a graduate of Petoskey High School in 1949, and married Donald Paulus on April 17, 1950.
She was a loving mother, best friend to all of her children and most precious moments were spent with her family and friends. For many years she was an at-home day care provider and was always taking care of others before herself including cooking homemade meals, baking and crocheting blankets for loved ones.
She enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading, spending time at their cottage on Benway Lake and going to lunch with a group of friends from her school years.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Donald Paulus ; and six children, David (Vicki) Paulus , Deborah (Al) Kimball, Diane (Ken) Waldron, Donna (Matt) Laforet, Daniel (Cheryl) Paulus , Dennis (Jen Fix) Paulus , and preceded in death by her son, Dononnie Joe Paulus . She is also survived by 13 grandkids and 14 great-grandkids: Stacy (John) Alexandrowski and their children, Sander, Brittany and Rebecca; Matthew (Caroline) Paulus and their children, Logan and Katie; Chris (Kelly) Chandler and their children, Graham and Lillian; Michael (Amy) Paulus and their children, Corin, William and Carissa; Anna Waldron and her children, Nathan, Nick and Gauge; Tuesday (Chad) Smith and their daughter, Summer; Dylan Paulus ; Devin Paulus ; Brian Warner.
A memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at St. Francis Xavier Church. A family greeting will take place 45 minutes before Mass and a luncheon will follow shortly after Mass at the Knights of Columbus hall. The family would like to give a special thanks to pastor John Alexandrowski of Word of Life Community Church for his loving support to the family and to Father Dennis for officiating Mass.
Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brother Dan's Food Pantry at 415 State St., in Petoskey.
Petoskey News-Review (MI)
Date: January 14, 2013
Record Number: fcd5a5ea3512995b8ce33e7e0ccdae911732a8e
© Copyright 2013 Petoskey News-Review. All rights reserved.

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Joanne A Paulus
BORN: 7 Sep 1930
Died: 12 Jan 2013
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)
Source Citation: ; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.

Sources

[S248] Staff, Petoskey News-Review: Obituaries, (Name: Petoskey News-Review; Location: Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States;), Paulus, Donard (Edwin).
Deceased Name: Father Donard Paulus : Indian River priest's life driven by benevolence

INDIAN RIVER - Although Father Donard Paulus spent his life as a priest, his greatest achievements were away from the pulpit.

Rather than use sermons to spread the gospel, Paulus - who died Saturday, May 10, at age 86 - did it through action. His fellow clergyman and friend, Pastor Bob Moody of the Joy Fellowship Assembly of God in Indian River, said Paulus devoted his life to helping others and lived by the quote from St. Francis, 'Go and preach the gospel and if necessary use words.'

Helping others, Moody added, was what drove Paulus' life.

"He reveled in it. He loved it. Even when his health began to fail and he couldn't do much I never heard him complain," he said. "He was just one of those rare individuals."

Moody first began working closely with Paulus 17 years ago shortly after Paulus became the priest of Cross in the Woods in Indian River where he served from 1990-2007. At the time, Moody's church was involved in some outreach work and he wanted to include other area congregations. Paulus , Moody said, was a strong supporter from the very beginning. Together, they worked on community projects to benefit the poor. As time passed, more pastors became involved to form what is today known as the League of Extraordinary Ministers. Made up of seven churches, the group provides assistance with food and other expenses such as utility and medical bills.

Without Paulus ' support, Moody said the league would not be what it is today. But even though his friend made a big impact on the community, he said Paulus never once took credit for anything.

"He was a truly humble man. I never heard him once draw attention to himself," he said. "He stood out in his humility and his genuine love. He never assumed any airs or superiority ever."

Moody added, "He was a man of very small stature but he was a giant."

Father Richard Baranski, who worked with Paulus at Cross in the Woods, also remembers Paulus as a generous man who did whatever he could to preach the gospel and promote kindness. As part of that goal, Baranski said Paulus was involved in building churches and known as a master builder. Throughout his life, he organized the construction of four churches in Louisiana, Illinois, Ohio and Cross in the Woods in Indian River. Wherever he went, Baranski said, he built churches.

But like Moody, Baranski said Paulus ' main interest was in helping the people he came in contact with.

"He was very much concerned about the poor and justice for all people," he said. "He helped whoever came to the door, financially and spiritually."

Baranski added, "He was very quiet about all that. I'm sure there was a lot that he did that we aren't aware of."

Paulus is survived by his brother, Donald (Joanne) Paulus of Petoskey and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Cross in the Woods Catholic Church in Indian River located at 7078 M-68 with a rosary beginning at 6 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15, at the church with burial to follow at the Shrine Cemetery in Indian River.

Memorials may be made to the Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine, the Cross in the Woods Endowment Fund or the Father Donard fund for the poor.

Louise Nelle 439-9339 - lnelle@petoskeynews.com

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