Lorena Rae "Lori" Isham

Lorena Rae "Lori" Isham obituary, Durand, MI

Lorena Rae "Lori" Isham

Lorena Isham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Corunna Chapel from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2025.
Lorena R. Isham age 67, passed away Thursday Oct. 23, 2025 in Saginaw after a brief illness of cancer. Born Jan 28, 1958 in Owosso, MI. to RG Max Melling and Letha J. Pardee.
Lori and David Albert Isham were married March 29, 1975 in Lennon, MI.
Lori retired from Walmart in Houghton Lake. She enjoyed doodling in her yard and flower beds, doing puzzles and going to the casinos. She is best known for her practical jokes on family and always laughing.
Lori leaves behind a very loving family that one could only dream of! Husband Dave Isham of Houghton Lake, son Eric Isham of Portland, MI. sisters Judy George of Higgins Lake, Helen Huneycutt of Gladwin, Lisa Hudecek-Putnam (& husband Thomas) of Sandy Hook, KY. and Jennifer Oldham (& husband Kevin) of Laingsburg, MI. 2 grandsons David Isham II & Parker Isham, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Half-sister Patricia Groleau of Muskegon, MI. & half-brother Michael Melling of NV. Plus, her beloved dog & protective companion (Bruce) which she loved dearly.
She is predeceased by her son David C. Isham, her parents, 2 brother-in-laws James George & Mark Hudecek, 5 half brothers Larry Melling, Ronald Melling, Gale Melling, Daniel & David Sexton, 3 half sisters Charlene Town, Doreen Sexton & Valorie Miersma.
There will be a private service. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Owosso, MI.
The family is being served by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Corunna.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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