Obituaries

Paul Joseph LaFrenier, “Miiskogiizig, Red Day” age 54, died on May 31, 2025, at his home in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was born on September 22, 1970, in Lansing, Michigan, to Louis and Beverly (Smith) LaFrenier.

Paul worked at the Hessel Ridge Golf course and for Chii Chuck in June of 1994.

Paul is survived by his son, Kadon Kusmick; sister, Corrina (Dennis Smart) LaFrenier; niece, Krishell Harmon; great-nieces, Mia Harmon and Princess Simmons; nephew, Colby Harmon; great-nephew, Jalen Matelski; friend, Becky Baugh; step-children, Johnathon and Heather Baugh; great-nephew, Stephen; cousins, Kimberly Releaven, Tony Hamel, “Chito” Hamel, Chris Albert, Victoria Ruthruff, Brenda Rounds, Cheryl Wirbel, Joe Rounds, Jason Smith, Shawna Quinn, Fred Smith, Kayla Smith, Dan St. Onge, Eric Handcock, and Renee Hamel; and friends, Nicole and Earl Rice.

Paul was preceded in death by his partner, Catherine McDonald; parents, Louis and Beverly LaFrenier; brother, Steven Causley; aunt, Becky Smith; nephews, Darian “Bushy” Causley and Mikey Causley; and his pet, Pebbles.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Hessel Tribal Building, 3355 N. 3 Mile Road, Hessel, MI 49745 at 4:00 PM.