Mary Lou Plamondon

Mary Lou Plamondon, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, in Manistee, Michigan, at the age of 75, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bear Lake, Michigan, she was the youngest of four siblings and was celebrated for her vibrant and cheerful demeanor. After graduating from Bear Lake High School, she pursued her studies at Central Michigan University. During her college years, Mary made the significant decision to relocate to California, where she resided in the San Francisco area with her close friend Debbie for a bit. However, California did not feel like home, prompting her return to Michigan, where she eventually met her soulmate, Jeffery Plamondon, and his daughter, Missy.  Following a brief courtship, they married and began their family in Manistee, welcoming children Amy Marie and Michael Alan. Mary dedicated herself to her career, ultimately becoming the manager of Morton Salt Credit Union before retiring to enjoy life more fully. She cherished her time spent with plants, flowers, sunshine, the beach, her beloved dog Maddie, adventures with her dear friend Bonnie, and traveling to new destinations such as Aruba and Mexico, while also escaping the winter months to spend time with her granddaughter Ellasyn in the south.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Dorthy Mathieu; her husband, Jeffery Plamondon; her sister, Diana Ware; her brothers, Tom and Jerry Mathieu; her sister-in-law, Madaline; her brothers-in-law, Luke Plamondon and Burton Ware; her father-in-law, Luke Plamondon; her mother-in-law, Virginia Plamondon; and her daughter, Kelly Renee Plamondon. She is survived by her children, Michael Plamondon (Savannah, GA), Amy Plamondon (Manistee, MI), and Melissa; her son in law, Joseph Horning; her grandchildren, Ellasyn Plamondon (Savannah, GA), Nicole Ferguson (Brethren, MI), and Tyler Pefley (Manistee, MI); her sister, Judy Carmichael  her brothers-in-law, Douglas Plamondon and Keith Lindeman; her sisters-in-law, Helen Mathieu,  Margo Plamondon, Debra Plamondon, and Yvonne Lindeman; numerous nieces and nephews; and her cherished four-legged companion, Maddie.Mary's enduring legacy will forever be characterized by her unconditional love and profound connections with all who had the privilege of knowing her. Love is the sole force that transcends death, and she continues to exist through the love she shared with each of us.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Divine Mercy Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.  The family will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral Mass to receive friends.  A Private family graveside service and burial will take place at later time.  

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements.