Obituaries

Shirley Jean Margaret (Andrews) Mondoskin, age 92, of Hessel, Michigan, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 10, 1934, in Hessel to Mike and Alice (Smith) Andrews.

Shirley was born and raised in Hessel and graduated from Cedarville High School with the Class of 1952. Following graduation, she moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where she married and raised six children. In 1974, she returned to the Upper Peninsula, where she continued raising her family. After her children were grown, Shirley made the decision to return to school, attending Bay Mills Community College, where she earned an associate degree in business administration. She later worked for the Sault Tribe Housing Department and also worked on Mackinac Island and with Star Line Ferry as a cashier for an additional ten years before retiring.

Shirley was a proud member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and served for many years on the Sault Tribe Health Committee.

Shirley loved to read, with Danielle Steel being her favorite author. She also enjoyed sewing and even made her daughters’ wedding dresses. She enjoyed attending car races and watching NASCAR, especially cheering on her favorite driver, Dale Jr.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Louise Easterbrook; son, Glenn “Sam” Bohling; daughter, Veronica Hetzner; and sons, Roger Bohling and LeRoy Bohling; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Joann Pierce.

Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Sue Bohling; first husband, Ralph Backie; second husband, LeRoy Bohling; and third husband, Vernon “Vernie” Mondoskin; parents, Mike and Alice; brothers, Mike Andrews, Glenn Andrews and Kenny Andrews; and sisters, Mildred Henry, Loreen Causley, Nina Eckart, Kathleen “Kathy” Landreville and Margie Schmidt.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring with details to be announced.

Shirley’s final resting place will be at Old Mission Indian Cemetery in Hessel, Michigan.

Family Life Funeral Homes – Pickford assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.