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Mortensen Funeral Homes - Central Lake ChapelIris Musser Obituary
Iris E. Musser, 80, of Central Lake, passed away on November 24, 2025.
She was born on August 3, 1945, in Central Lake, the daughter of Malcolm and Elva (Ruggles) Pickard.
Iris was a longtime active member of Grace Community Church in Central Lake. For many years, she was employed at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility and Rite Aid in Charlevoix.
She enjoyed camping, off road racing, ceramics and enjoyed volunteering at the Front Porch in Ellsworth as well as North Shore Physical Therapy in Bellaire.
Surviving are 4 children, Dale (Cathy) Musser of Charlevoix, Mark Musser of Central Lake, Lauren (Doug) Morris of Holland, MI, Bridget (Samyel) Lewis of Mancelona, 11 grandchildren, Carrie (Chuck) Green, Brittany (Henry) Miller, Jeffery Musser, Brian (Renee) Musser, Brent Musser, Wyatt Morris, Hunter Morris, Victer Lewis, Eve Lewis, Tristin Lewis, Elayna Lewis, 3 great-grandchildren, Noah Sladek, Lily Cahalan, Kayleigh Musser, and 3 sisters, Glenda (Keneth) Merrill, Esther (Richard) Fales, Betsy Kristine Brown.
Preceding her in death were her husband Dale Musser Sr. On October 26, 2025, a granddaughter Nataleigh Musser, Brother-in-law Michael Brown and her parents.
Funeral services for Iris and her husband Dale will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grace Community Church in Central Lake.
Visitation for both of them will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Community Church, P.O. Box 400, Central Lake, MI, 49622.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
6
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Grace Community Church
1819 S Main St, Central Lake, MI 49622
Send FlowersDec
6
Funeral service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Grace Community Church
1819 S Main St, Central Lake, MI 49622
Send FlowersServices provided by
Mortensen Funeral Homes - Central Lake Chapel