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Sallie McKeehan Obituary

Sallie Ann McKeehan of East Tawas, formerly of Warren, passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 93.
Sallie was born in Detroit on May 24, 1930 to the late Robert and Clara Nicolson. As a young woman Sallie worked at the Downtown Hudson's store where she met Bill McKeehan. Bill and Sallie were married in Detroit on June 14, 1952.
They settled in Warren and raised their three children, William, Sherrie and Sara. Bill and Sallie chose East Tawas for retirement and spent their twilight years at Tawas Lake.
Sallie belonged to an Extension group in Macomb County where she enjoyed doing crafts. Upon moving to East Tawas she joined Huron Red Hatties and enjoyed lunching with the ladies.
She is survived by her son, William (Reda) McKeehan; daughter, Sara McKeehan; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Sallie was preceeded in death by her loving husband, Bill McKeehan; and her lovely daughter, Sherrie McKeehan.
Sallie has been cremated in accordance with her wishes.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Iosco County News-Herald from Apr. 22 to Apr. 30, 2024.

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