Kelly Blanchard

Funeral Information

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Christler Funeral Home, 1471 West Houghton Lake Drive, Prudenville, MI 48651. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice of 564 Progress Street, West Branch, Michigan 48661.

Family of the Deceased

Kelly is survived by his brothers Terry E. Blanchard, of Harbor Beach, Joey E. Blanchard, Sr. of Gould City, Jay P. Blanchard and his wife, Jody, of Harbor Beach; sister, Mari A. Blanchard and her special friend, Brian MacArthur (Harbor Beach), of Ramstein, Germany, and brother-in-law, John Mausolf, of Harbor Beach. Also surviving Kelly are his nieces and nephews: Brad Blanchard of Midland, Joey (Amy) Blanchard, Jr. of Gulliver, Bethany (Dan) Gonzales, David (Jessica) Mausolf, Evan Blanchard, Hannah Blanchard, Christopher Blanchard, and Terra (Gary) Booms all of Harbor Beach, along with many great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by his special friend and caregiver Michelle “Missy” Seley of Prudenville, Michigan. Proceeding him in death are his parents Marie in 1995 and Eirnel in 1996. Also proceeding him in death were his brothers, David E. Blanchard in 1964 and Kim G. Blanchard in 2012; sister, Juli B. Mausolf in 2011 and sister-in-law, Nancy J. Blanchard in 2007.

Biography

Kelly A. Blanchard of Prudenville, formerly of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully at the home of friends on December 22, 2016. He was 57. He was born in Harbor Beach on January 11, 1959 to Eirnel E. and Marie I. (Breathour) Blanchard. Kelly attended Harbor Beach High School and graduated in 1977. He was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

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