Kari Lyne Campbell

Kari Lyne Campbell of Unionville, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026, after battling hard against complications of a stroke. Kari was born on December 29, 1972, in Owosso, Michigan, to the late Dale and Linda (Harrison) Thornton. After graduating from Sanford Meridian high school, Kari pursued a calling in nursing that would share her kindness and giving nature with all who were lucky enough to meet her. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Delta College before starting her service to her community as a registered nurse, most recently with Aspire Rural Health System in Cass City. The shining example of Kari’s kindness and love is her cherished family; she raised two beautiful children in Hunter and Kylie and came to find companionship with Michael “Mike” Campbell, whom she married on September 3, 2021. They are left to honor her memory and legacy of giving. In her free time, Kari enjoyed spending time outside golfing, tending to her garden, or raising the many chicks and chickens that affectionately earned her the title of “chicken lady.” She is remembered as being a nurturing and loving woman whose grace will be missed by any who came to know her.

Kari is survived by husband, Mike Campbell; children, Hunter and Kylie Bohn; step-children, Brett and Jailyn Campbell; brothers, David (Daniel) Thornton, Brent Thornton, and Ryan Thornton; and sister, Morgan Novak; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members, numerous friends, and the countless patients Kari cared for throughout the years.

In accordance with Kari’s wishes, cremation is to take place, with a celebration of life to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Faithway Church, 3108 Rescue Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413, with Pastor Mike Beeler presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, with checks payable to Michael Campbell.