Lawrence “Ed” Edward McKerchie, age 50, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie, with family by his side. He fought a tough battle with cancer. He was born May 4, 1974, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Ed was the father of 5 children, two girls; Katie and Stacy Walker; three boys, and grandchildren; Kohen, Vivian, and his special little buddy Zander. He had three cats who gave him much comfort, Bugs, Peanut, and Buddy.
He worked at Bay Mills Wild Bluff Golf Course with the lawn maintenance crew.
He is survived by his girlfriend of 20 years, Michelle Smolinski; brother, Shane McKerchie of Riverton, Wyoming; his adoptive parents, Lawrence and Ursula McKerchie of Brimley, Michigan; adoptive siblings, Nicky (Andy) Morrison of Brimley, Nathan (Kim) McKerchie of Traverse City, Michigan, Jacob (Tahra) McKerchie of Gaylord, Michigan, Jeanette (Jason) Arbogast of Riverton, Wyoming, Allen McKerchie of Riverton, Ian McKerchie of Brimley, Christina (Peyton) Blakely of Brimley, and Caleb (Mariah) McKerchie of Sault Ste. Marie; as well as many uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his biological mother, Doris McKerchie; grandmother, Henrietta (Roy) McKerchie; and grandpa, Lawrence L. McKerchie.
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, March 7, 2025, at Holy Name of Mary Proto-Cathedral Catholic Church, 377 Maple St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Al Mott officiating.
An interment will be held at a later date in the spring/summer at Hillcrest Cemetery in Raco, Michigan.
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
Obituary as submitted by family
