Merri Medawis

January 14, 1962 ~ April 8, 2018

MEDAWIS - Merri L. Medawis, age 56, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Medawis Jr.; brothers, baby boy Medawis, Johnathan Medawis, Matthew Medawis. Merri is survived by her mother, Anna “Louise” Medawis; children, Robert (Kelsie) Memberto, Arianne (Marc) Gray, Georgianna (Victor) Walkington; grandchildren, Jayna, Aurora, Tristin, Leanna, Finlee, Aliena, Eliaylia “Lila”, Joslyn, Douglas, Alexandria; brothers, Henry (Carolyn) Medawis III, Steve Medawis; sisters, Sherri Medawis, Toni Medawis; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Merri worked for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at Luella Collins Community Center, 419 126th Avenue, Wayland. Her family will greet relatives and friends 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday and one hour prior to the service at Luella Collins Community Center. To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Merri L. Medawis please visit our Sympathy Store.

Visitation

APR 11. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)

Luella Collins Community Center

419-126th Ave

Shelbyville, MI, 49344

Visitation

APR 12. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

Luella Collins Community Center

419-126th Ave

Shelbyville, MI, 49344

Funeral Service

APR 12. 11:00 AM (EDT)

Luella Collins Community Center

419-126th Ave

Shelbyville, MI, 49344

Leave Your Tribute Message

April 10, 2018 8:00pm

Fairest of All was purchased for the family of Merri L. Medawis.

- Fairest of All

April 10, 2018 8:00pm

We love you, Auntie and will miss you terribly. Please hug my husband from me ❤️

- Shelly Duplantis Memberto

April 09, 2018 8:00pm

The world has lost a very beautiful person. She gave of herself fully and did so with loving kindness. She will always hold a place in my heart. My condolences to her family and loved ones! Merri’s spirit will always be alive and touch our hearts in the days ahead until we are united with her in God’s kingdom! Enjoy your journey, Merri! You’re an awesome lady and will be a welcome addition to God’ army of Angels. Love you, Girl!

- Barbara Medawis

April 09, 2018 8:00pm

Kookoosh rmembers ....didn't se eachother that often but was always like a sister, always a kind word and and you knew it was from her heart. Sema prayers for your travels on and migwetch for the many gifts you have left behind for the rest of the Anishnabek.

- Kchinodin(Roger Williams)

April 09, 2018 8:00pm

We will miss your beautiful smile, your awesome laugh, and your ckind loving heart..you were there to help me adjust to life in Manistee, as well as our Tribal community..I will never forget you saying come over" we are just hanging out, and soups on the stove..I felt really honored to have Merri as a friend, and just seeing her life an seeing all the love for her family..I thought to myself, wow!! She really is beautiful inside and out, and I want to be happy and loving just like her..so Merri, keep the soup on, and I will see you again when creator deems me fit..

- Tammi DiPiazza

April 09, 2018 8:00pm

Sending prayer amd hugs to the family. Mary was a very special person and will be dearly missed. God has received a special angel!

- Laura Waagosh-Sievert

April 09, 2018 8:00pm

Sending prayers and love with every one in my thoughts and prayers, I'm sorry for your loss she was a wonderful woman who is now at peace Love always… Audi

- Nikki Shipman

April 09, 2018 8:00pm

My heart goes out to the family, she is in God's hands now.  Teresa A. Callis

- Teresa A. Callis

April 08, 2018 8:00pm

Such a bright star, her light will be forever missed.

- Ferdinand Luchene

April 08, 2018 8:00pm

Bear O’Brien lit a candle in memory of Merri L. Medawis

- Bear O'Brien

April 08, 2018 8:00pm

Merri was the kindest strongest woman I have ever known we worked together at Little River Casino but our friendship carried on from there. I always admired her. Her greastest joy was her family and her heritage. I always teased her saying I am tribal by choice not by birth and she would laugh and say ok i adopt you. She was was the most giving person and everyone was better off just to be around her. I would like to say to the family don't grief for you will have your memories always in your heart and soul. I will truly miss my friend Sherry McClellan

- Sherry McClellan




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