Marie Elayne Belanger

Marie “Elayne” Belanger, age 80, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She lived in Rose City since 1972, formerly of Walled Lake. Elayne was born May 15, 1942, in Pontiac MI, to Robert and Marie Kleinhart.

Elayne enjoyed helping people, caring for others, and she worked as a Head Start teacher for many years. She was a volunteer EMT before becoming a nurse. She was a leader of 4-H “Clown Arounds” and was in many parades. Elayne had many friends and was a big part of the community.

Elayne enjoyed photography, cake decorating, camping, (always did crazy over the campfire cooking with the kids, breakfast in a bag) hiking to waterfalls, and ALL holidays and birthdays in a huge way. She was fearless; she piled 9 kids (hers and her sisters) into a Chevette and drove 3 hours north. Most of all she enjoyed time with her family.

Elayne is survived by daughter Conni (Mike) Christy, sons Ken (Amy) Belanger, Robert (Cindy) Belanger and daughter Jojo Belanger; grandchildren Brandi, Gerald, Abby, Richard, Andrew, Dillon, Megan Jo, Thomasjo, Jennifer, and Maria; great grandchildren Parker, Aiden, Paisley, Rylee, Aubree, Deegan, Drake, and AJ; great great grandchildren Aliyah and Noah. Better known as “Grams” to all of them. She was very loved by her nieces Anne and Karen.

Elayne is preceded in death by her mother and father, her beloved son Tommy, sister Pat, brother Butch, and nephews Frankie and Ricky.

Visitation will be held at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City, MI on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Luncheon to follow at Rose Township Hall.

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com