Michael Anthony "Mike" Marquis, age 73, of La Salle, Michigan, passed away August 1, 2023, at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Mike was born November 1, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Oscar and Virginia (Tumey) Marquis.
Mike graduated from Central Catholic High School and continued his education at the University of Akron. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked at Chrysler in Toledo, where he retired after 30 years of hard work and dedication. Mike enjoyed his fair share of music of all genres; he was a self-taught guitarist and singer. He also enjoyed being on the water where he would go fishing and going out on the boat to relax.
Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife, Onalee (Gabbert) Marquis, whom he married on March 18, 1994; children, Anthony (Angela) Marquis and Jamie (James) Mossing; grandchildren, Carly, Claire, and Evie; step-children, Scott (Peggy) Armstrong, Tracy Armstrong, and Tricia (Zac) Callahan; step-grandchildren, JW Armstrong, Leah Michael, Cooper Michael, Kathryn Callahan, and Olivia Callahan; step-great grandchildren, Abram and Dean Michael; two fur babies, Sissie and Trixie; siblings, Joe (Barb) Marquis, Mary Workman, Doug Marquis, Annette Marquis, Chris (Sandy) Marquis; sister-in-law's, Linda and Cindy Marquis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by brothers, Kenny and Timothy Marquis; and a sister-in-law, Barb Marquis.
A private family funeral will take place at a later date.
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