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As received from the Jacobson Funeral Home:
Keri Mae LeClaire, age 40 of Pelkie, MI passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident.
She was born November 16, 1980 in Milwaukee, WI daughter of David “Bo” LeClaire and Lynn Lepola. Keri graduated from L’Anse High School in 1999. She worked at Terex, Ojibwa Casino, and Larry’s Market prior to getting her CNA. She worked as a CNA at Bayside Village for 3 years and currently worked at the Houghton County Medical Care facility. She was a caretaker for many family and friends, always willing to help people out and was a very giving person. She loved spending time with her family, they always came first. She was a people person and always gave a hug and said I love you.
Surviving are her significant other of 20 years Jon Dowd of Pelkie; children, Austin Seppanen of L’Anse, Justin Dowd of Madison Heights, Abbi (Eathan) Dowd of Pelkie, Zack Dowd of Pelkie; grandson Noah Seppanen; mother Lynn Lepola of Baraga; father David “Bo” (Tammy) LeClaire of L’Anse; siblings, Jason (Laura) Jolgren of Aspen, CO, James LeClaire of Baraga; Brynn LeClaire of L’Anse; maternal grandfather James Lepola of Watton; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
Preceding her in death are her grandparents, Margaret and Pat LeClaire, and Helen Lepola.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 25th at 1:00 p.m. in the Covington Cemetery with Rev. Richard Little officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Covington Twp. Multi-Purpose Building. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Friends may sign Keri’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com
