Lorraine (Tapio) Mercier Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lorraine (Tapio) Mercier of Republic, Michigan, born in Champion, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 91, on March 18, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles L. Ilves and Lillian M. Ilves (Blair); her husbands, Francis "Jim" Tapio and Clifford "Kip" Mercier; her son Bob Tapio; and her sister Jean Peterson.
She is survived by: her children, James Tapio, Charlene Tapio, David Tapio (Judy), Donald Tapio (Ann), Bruce Tapio (Denise), Debra Hoffoss (Tom), Dana Tapio (Sue), Jon Tapio (Kim) and Michelle Strabley (Mike). She is also survived by 34 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
