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Juliana Margaret Karmann

  • February 19, 1992 - November 19, 2010
  • Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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“We are proud to share our first sale for the Denison Red Pedisaver in memory of Juliana! Proceeds will benefit the memorial fund in her honor to...Read More » ”
1 of 23 | Posted by: liana roberts - Bloomfield Hills, MI

“Larry & myself are the 3rd party involved in this tragic accident. We are doing well and even though we have not met you personally, we think about...Read More » ”
2 of 23 | Posted by: Larry & Ginni Neuenschwander - OH

“There isn't a day that passes with out thoughts and prayers for your family. ”
3 of 23 | Posted by: liana roberts - Bloomfield Hills, MI

“Dear Margo and Bruce, We don’t know you well, but remember meeting you at the orientation sessions for the Mediterranean Discovery trip that...Read More » ”
4 of 23 | Posted by: Kim, Keith, & Kaitlynn Kelley - MI

“To the Parents of Juliana, as a parent when I read about this tragedy, my heart started to ache, and I can only imagine how this must rip your hearts...Read More » ”
5 of 23 | Posted by: Mrs Braxton - USA, MI

“Dear Karmann Family, You have been in our thoughts, hearts and prayers over this past week. Our son became a close friend of Julie at Denison and...Read More » ”
6 of 23 | Posted by: Denison Parent

“Dear Larmann Family. I grew up in Carey, OH and reside in Findlay, OH. I was on my way home from Columbus, OH on November 19 and traveled the same...Read More » ”
7 of 23 | Posted by: Cheryl Buckland - Findlay, OH

“Dear Bruce and Margo, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. After Lorraine called to tell me the tragic news, I could not sleep, just...Read More » ”
8 of 23 | Posted by: Lisa - Richfield, OH

“Dear Margo and Bruce, My sincere sympathies to you and your families. This has to be the greatest grief a parent can suffer and my heart and...Read More » ”
9 of 23 | Posted by: Joanne Bienenfeld Schurgin - MI

“Our hearts are broken for you and we pray that you can find peace with your family and friends. Sue and Olivia Reinoehl ”
10 of 23 | Posted by: Sue Birch Reinoehl - Kalamazoo, MI

“Margo, Bruce and Tess, We are all thinking of you and sending big hugs from afar. Can't even imagine what you are going through. Remember the good...Read More » ”
11 of 23 | Posted by: Rita Tayenaka - friend

“Dear Bruce, Margo, and Tess, We are so sorry for your tragic loss and we will keep all of you in our prayers. Two candles, lit by our children,...Read More » ”
12 of 23 | Posted by: The Latos Family - MI

“As parents of Sarah Nye, also a freshmen at Denison who lived on the same floor as Julie,,,we just want to tell you how sorry we are and our thoughts...Read More » ”
13 of 23 | Posted by: Debbie and Steven Nye - Rye, NY

“Dear Margo, Bruce and Tess, You are in our hearts and prayers. Sincerely, Kelly,Bill, Jacqueline and China Burke ”
14 of 23 | Posted by: Kelly Burke - Troy, MI

“It is with sadness that we mourn the loss of our wonderful cousin, Julie. It's almost too much to comprehend and we will feel her loss from this day...Read More » ”
15 of 23 | Posted by: Ann and Gary Greenberg - MI

“Dear Bruce, Margo and Tess, My heart breaks for you with the news of Julianna. I remember her as a little girl coming to school with Tess. May...Read More » ”
16 of 23 | Posted by: Kathleen Moeller Pernick - MI

“My deepest sympathies to the Karmann family on this tragic loss. Julie sat in the front row of my chemistry class and was an absolute joy. She was...Read More » ”
17 of 23 | Posted by: Sharon H Stickley - Granville, OH

“I did not know Juliana-but her story touched me and made my heart ache.I have an 18 yr old daughter as well. Your family is on our prayer list and we...Read More » ”
18 of 23 | Posted by: Janet Stevenson - Highland, MI

“We can only imagine your pain but we feel the sense of loss and pray you will find peace with the love of your family and the many people whose lives...Read More » ”
19 of 23 | Posted by: liana roberts - bloomfield hills, MI

“Karmann's family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Margareth and Daniel Nascimento ”
20 of 23 | Posted by: Margareth Bastos - Canton, MI

“Karmann's family, I am sorry for your loss. Daniel. ”
21 of 23 | Posted by: Daniel Nascimento - Canton, MI

“Our deepest sorrow to your family at this unbearable time. May God grant you peace and understanding. ”
22 of 23 | Posted by: Shelia Russell Vermeulen

“On behalf of the Oakland Mustangs our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. She was an incredible player and amazing young lady...Read More » ”
23 of 23 | Posted by: Vince Bazarewski - Troy, MI


JULIANA M. KARMANN - age 18 - November 19, 2010 Juliana was planning to have a busy Thanksgiving week while home from college. Unfortunately, an automobile accident near Cary, Ohio on the drive home resulted in her untimely death. A freshman at Denison University, she was everybody's best friend, and could always be counted on for support. She gave people the courage to be themselves and not be ashamed of it. She was a very loving, caring person, who had an insane love for life and everyone around her. Julie graduated from Detroit Country Day School this past June after 14 years there, starting in Pre-Kindergarten. Nearly 100 of the school's faculty, staff, and family members gathered on Saturday for a candlelight vigil, and there was a student assembly in her memory on Monday. Headmaster, Glen P. Shilling has fond memories of the magna cum laude student who appeared in numerous theater productions, played on the softball and volleyball teams, was president of the French Club, and volunteered for everything from mentoring underclassmen at Country Day to serving as a mentor during a yearly event at Logan Elementary School in Detroit. "Julie Karmann was co-captain of the Country Day Lady Yellow Jackets varsity softball team in her senior year," he said. "As the Lady Jackets played in a state tournament softball game, Julie asked me between innings if she could paint my face blue and gold as a demonstration of my spirit and support for the team. Reluctant to have paint on my face all afternoon, I agreed if the team won the game as an incentive to qualify to play in the second tournament game of the day." The Lady Jackets prevailed in the first game, and Karmann met Shilling at the dugout equipped with blue and gold paint after celebrating the first game victory with her teammates. "She laughed and giggled the whole time as she plastered her headmaster's face with blue and gold paint", Shilling said. "Then, she thanked me for being a good sport, gave me a hug and led her team onto the field." Shilling described Karmann as the "quintessential Country Day scholar-athlete-artist". "Julie was an intense athletic competitor and leader of her varsity softball team, a beautiful vocalist in our choir and an actress in several theatrical performances including 'You Can't Take It With You', 'Sweeney Todd', and 'Les Miserables'", he said. "Julie will be missed by all who knew and loved her". Julie was a vibrant young woman who traveled extensively. She loved reading, electronic games, and shoes. She was very competitive and willed herself into becoming a good athlete. For several years she had a part-time job with Acura of Troy. Denison University President, Dale Knobel posted a statement on the school's website mourning the student. "I know that all members of the Denison community join me in our sorrow for the loss of one of our own. Julie was off to a great start on her college career and looking forward to the spring as a member of the Big Red softball team. Our hearts go out to her family as well as to her friends on the Denison campus and back home", Knobel said. ~~~~~~ Julie is survived by her parents, Margo and Bruce, her sister, Tess, her aunts and uncles, Mitchell & Louise Karmann, Debra K. & Roger Gardner, Paul Karmann, Michael & Deborah Savoie, and Susan Savoie, her cousins, Jill & Sarah Karmann, Emily C�t�, Lauren & Jacob Karmann, and Rebecca & Rachel Savoie, and her grandmother, Joyce Nichols She also will be missed by her beloved dog, Ellie Visitation: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, from 4-8 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084 (between Maple and Big Beaver Roads) Memorial Service: Friday, November 26, 2010 - 1:00 PM at Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day High School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, Michigan Memorial Tributes may be made to: Denison University, 100 W. College Street, Grandville, OH 43023 (www.Denison.edu) -or- Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025 (www.DCDS.edu) Share memories at obit.DesmondFuneralHome.com -or- Facebook page: Remember Juliana Karmann To view a webcast of the Memorial Service on Friday please type in the following link in the browser bar: http://www.eventbywire.com/viewevent/?id=217-939 To view the second part of the webcast of the Service please type in the following link in the browser bar: http://www.eventbywire.com/viewevent/?id=008-703