Fern E. Chaney

Fern E. Chaney obituary, Algonac, MI

Fern E. Chaney

Fern Chaney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Young Gilbert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Algonac on Oct. 24, 2023.
Fern E. Chaney, age 84, of Algonac, passed away October 22, 2023. She was born June 16, 1939 in Clay Twp., to the late Zenithen and Helen Bourget.
On October 19, 1963 Fern married Lee Chaney and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Fern was an active member of the Algonac/Clay Historical Society and also enjoyed studying the family genealogy.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Chaney; children, Kim (Rob) Puneda and Phil (Cathy) Chaney; grandchildren, Nick and Maddison Chaney and great grandchild, Berkeley.
Fern was predeceased by her sisters, Donna May and Erlene DeLorge.
Funeral services will be Thursday October 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Young-Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. Visiting hours are Thursday prior to service 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Private interment will be Oaklawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Algonac/Clay Historical Society. To leave a message of comfort visit www.younggilbertfuneralhome.com

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