Charlene Merian Ferguson's Obituary
Reed City - Charlene M. Ferguson, 78, of Reed City, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Reed City Fields Assisted Living apartments.
She was born July 9, 1941, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Henry and Charlotte (Van Orman) Schohl, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1959. For 20 years, Charlene worked at the Stanwood Post Office, serving for the last 10 years as Postmaster.
Charlene is survived by her children Kassie (Dean) Schmidt, Scott (Brenda) Ferguson, and Daniel (Denna) Ferguson; 3 grandchildren, Kerby, Deion (AJ), and Sienna; her siblings Bud (Jo) Schohl, Eileen Brady, Richard (Kris) Schohl, Marie (Don) Cross, and Kay Freeland; brother-in-law Al Mosher; sister-in-law Fay Randall, and many nieces and nephews. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Hank Schohl, Violet Elliot, Tom Schohl, Shirley Buist, Patricia Mosher, and Jack Randall.
A memorial service for Charlene will held at a later date. Her remains will be laid to rest with her family in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions in her name may be made for Hospice of Michigan. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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