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Karen Marie Provey passed away in Fort Myers,
Florida on February 8, 2024 surrounded by her long
time partner, Grace Calhoun. She was 69 years old
and formerly from Wayne-Westland, Michigan.
Karen was born on April 17, 1954 in Ypsilanti,
Michigan to Roger Robert Provey Sr. and Florence
Marie (Kroenberg) Provey. She grew up in Wayne,
Michigan attending Benjamin Franklin Junior High
and Wayne Memorial High School. She traveled to
California and graduated from Belmont High School
in Los Angeles, California.
She had a career with the United States Postal
Service. After retirement, Karen moved to Fort
Myers, Florida.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Andre La
Velle.
Karen is survived by her life long partner, Grace Calhoun, brothers;
Wayne LaVelle of Santa Rosa, California, Douglas LaVelle and his wife,
Christina, of Temecula, California, Roger Provey Jr. of River Rouge. Michi-
gan, Craig Provey of Spring Hill, Tennessee. Many nieces and nephews,
grand nieces , nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Karen will have cremation. Those who wish to remember Karen in a spe-
cial way, may post a Tribute message with the Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral
and Cremation Services.
Former Mayor Haidous not seeking
another term as County Commissioner

After 40 plus years of work and Romulus and Wayne; Huron,
dedication to the City of Wayne, for- Sumpter and Van Buren townships;
mer Mayor Abdul “Al” Haidous, will and part of the City of Westland.
no longer be seeking another term as “It has been my honor to serve
Wayne County Commissioner. District-11 as a member of the Com-
“I write to inform you that in the mission since 2014,” said Haidous.
upcoming election, I will not seek an- Haidous had served as the City of
other term. I will complete my term Wayne's mayor since 2001.
ending December 31st, 2024, and “My record with the Commission
will be stepping down as your Wayne reflects my strong commitment to
County Commissioner at that time,” the oath I swore upon taking office.
said Haidous, Wayne County Com- Thank you for working with me over
missioner, in a press release. the years,” said Haidous.
Haidous was first elected in No- We wish Haidous a great last year
vember 2014 to represent the Wayne as Wayne County Commissioner and
County Commission's 11th District, thank him for everything he has
which covers the cities of Belleville, done for the City of Wayne.

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