John Francis McKerchie Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Francis McKerchie of Newaygo, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Francis left this world on November 20, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Francis McKerchie to show support.

As John Francis departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John Francis may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John Francis leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, David McKerchie and Ruth McKerchie (McCoy); and his son Anderson Scott McKerchie. He is survived by: his wife Gayle; his children, Troy McKerchie (Shannon), Sandy Rodriguez (Augustine), Traci Scheidel (Marty) and Toni Marker (Mike); and his sisters, Myrl Payment (Ed), Sue Henry, Lanette Marsh (Bill), Brenda Cook (Tom) and Bonita Hoops. He is also survived by several grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.