Michael Howard Birkam Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Howard Birkam of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, born in Salina, Kansas, who passed away on July 10, 2024 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Michael Howard had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Michael Howard may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fredrick Birkam and Arlene Birkam (Atherton). He is survived by: his wife Deborah Racine; his sons, Patrick Birkam and David Birkam (Katelin); and his siblings, Mark Birkam (Alexa), Stephen Birkam (Sue Ellen), Timothy Birkam (Susan), Marylynne Lyonnais (Bradley), Sally Birkam (Patrick Clifford) and Joan Weipert (Timothy). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; and many Racine family members.
Memorial contributions may be made to Isabella Commission on Aging, 2200 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858.
