Lauren Kacie-Menyhart Dear passed away suddenly on September 10, 2022.

Beloved wife of Michael for 10 wonderful years.
Loving mother of Adalyn.
Sweet daughter of Leslie and Lorri.
Mother to fur babies Dakota and Nala.
She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, a nephew and many dear friends.

First and foremost, Lauren was a loving, caring, and devoted mother to Adalyn her sweet daughter with Michael.

Lauren always wanted to help. She put others need in front of her own. With her willingness and acceptance of other people she found great joy in her work with Common Ground. An organization that helps with those struggling with depression, suicide and abuse. She has helped so many people through her difficult work just by being compassionate, caring and a good listener.

She was very artistic. She loved to paint and write; they were creative outlets for her. She was currently working on different paintings which Adalyn and Michael plan to finish for her. As well as a book which she trusted a friend to read each chapter as she finished and give her feedback.
Lauren will be missed by all who knew her.

Lauren loved her work helping people overcome depression, suicide and abuse. To honor Lauren and her life's work and to continue her mission of helping others please make donations to the following charities that Lauren worked for, To Write Love on Her Arms or to 988 the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

A memorial visitation for Lauren will be on Saturday September 24, 2022 beginning at 11am until the time of the memorial service at 2pm all at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home in Novi, MI