Obituaries

Bernice Marie Santigo, age 62, formerly of Sault Ste. Maire, Michigan, passed away on January 27, 2023, at her home in Traverse City, MI.

Bernice was born on May 28, 1960, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to the late Howard and Josephine (Peltier) Santigo. She was a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her plants. She also enjoyed feeding the birds, taking bike rides, collecting rocks. She loved to spend time by the water and with her grandchildren.

Bernice is survived by her three children: Michael Santigo, Keith Santigo, and Amanda Guertin all of Traverse City, MI; and her six grandchildren: Karter, Aiyana, Sophia, Marleigh, Haven, and Cooper. Bernice is also survived by her spouse: Chris Molzer of Traverse City, MI; and her siblings: Elizabeth Young, Walter Santigo, Sandra Foldi, Valentine “Mark” Santigo, Laurie (Wayne) Kozeyah, and Margaret Santigo all of Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and a sister: Rose Peltier.

A visitation will be held at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building starting at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, and continuing until the final ceremony at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.