Michael Apley

Michael Apley obituary, Harbor Beach, MI

Michael Apley

Michael Apley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ramsey Funeral Home, Inc. - Harbor Beach on Apr. 23, 2025.

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Michael Apley, age 49 of Harbor Beach, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2025 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1975 in Bad Axe and graduated from Bad Axe High School where he was involved in many sports. Mike was employed by Carl Matthews as a maintenance man.
Mike enjoyed watching football with his friends and family. He really enjoyed wrestling with his wife and son. Mike also enjoyed talking to his close friends and coworkers: Brooklynn Lawhorn, Payton Williams and his wife and son, who made his world go round. He enjoyed cuddle time every monring with his fur baby Onyx.
He leaves behind his wife: Christina (Shepherd) Apley, son: Zachary Craig, his mother: Gail (nee Horn) Krenz, two sisters: Gina (John Retford and Alicia (Special friend George) Apley, Mother-in-law Pamela Wolschlager, brother-in-law: Jimmy Shepherd and Melissa Moody, niece Chelsea Shepherd, nephews: Hunter Shepherd, Hunter Dheel and Braylon Kivel, his uncle Bill and wife Ginger Horn of Las Vegas, his beloved Uncle Tom Horn of Pigeon, step mother: Debbie Apley, and several nieces nephews and cousins, he is also survived by his best friends: Carl Matthews, Brooklynn Lawhorn, Alex Bietl and many more.
He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis and his step father Donald Krenz.
Funeral Services for Mike will be Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation will begin at 1 pm at the funeral home, until time of services at 4 pm. Cremation will follow. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

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425 State Street, Harbor Beach, MI 48441

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