Ramona M. Dupuis

Ramona M. Dupuis, 90, of Breitung Township passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at her home surrounded by her children and her beloved pet. Ramona was born Hannelore Lina Anna Reichenberger in Berlin, Germany on July 8, 1925 to the late Johannes and Eleanore (Scholz) Reichenberger. As a youth she studied singing, especially opera, along with piano and dance. She met her husband, Elwyn Isaac Dupuis, on a blind date during WWII in Germany. In 1953, she arrived in Michigan and married on May 8. They raised 9 children together in a large refurbished schoolhouse on Bass Lake Road where she was a devoted mother and homemaker. She loved painting, knitting, crocheting, writing, and recalling memories for anyone who would listen. During the 1970s, Ramona was known locally as the “love and peace girl” on talk radio. Ramona always had a passion for the less fortunate, volunteering for years at a youth center for troubled teens and donating to numerous charities. She had a strong faith in Jesus and instilled His love in her children. After their children were raised, she continued to reside at home with her pets. Ramona is survived by her nine children, Terrence (Renee) of St. Peters, MO, Tyronne (Jennie) of Trevor, WI, Terisita (Karl) of Maiden Rock, WI, Tangerine (Steve) of Escanaba, MI, Tristan (Lisa) of Alto, MI, Torwynn (Rebecca) of Rome, GA, Trevor (Pam) of Kenosha, WI, Tracy (Betty) of Kingsford, MI, and Tabatha of Miramar, FL; grandchildren Zara (Alfonso) Ibarra, Devon Dupuis & Gloria Inez, Danielle Dupuis, TJ “Gussie” Dupuis, Robyn Murray, Ariella Murray, Hannah Dupuis, Henry Dupuis, Zachary Dupuis, Joshua Dupuis, Kristen Dupuis, Ashley Dupuis, Jay (Nicole) Dupuis, David Dupuis, Jasmine Dupuis, and Abigail Dupuis; great grandchildren Araceli Ibarra, Isaiah Ibarra, Cassidy Ibarra, and Olivia Dupuis. Also survived by Marmaduke, her Great Dane. She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant daughters, and husband. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. at Maranatha Assembly of God in Kingsford, MI. A service will follow at 11:00a.m. with Rev. Howard Young officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ramona Dupuis online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral home with the funeral arrangements.

Ramona M. Dupuis

July 8, 1925 - October 31, 2015