Mayville, Michigan Alumni Association - Est 1887 ~Celebrating 138 years in 2025~
2025 Obituaries Page 1
Ronald L. Liskey - Class of 1971
Ronald Leroy Liskey
May 22, 1953 - January 19, 2025
Ronald Liskey was born in Lapeer, Michigan on May 22, 1953, to Leroy and Shirley Elaine Frenzel Liskey. He passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Ron leaves to mourn his loss: his ex-wife, Barb Liskey of Dubuque; one daughter, Marlaina Liskey and her son, Presley Liskey of Madison, WI; one brother, Michael Liskey of Lincoln Park, MI; one sister, Kristi Liskey Rockel and husband Jeffrey Rockel of Bishopville, SC. He also leaves several nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Liskey and his mother, Elaine Liskey Darling and nephew, Daniel Rockel.
Ron and his family grew up in Mayville, Michigan. As a young boy he delivered the Saginaw News to homes in the community daily while attending Mayville Community Schools. He was a member of the football team and played the cornet in the band in high school. Graduating in 1971, he went on to study engineering at Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI. He later settled in the Detroit area, then in Dubuque, IA.
He married Barb Griffin on Oct 27, 1990, in Farmington Hills. They had a daughter, Marlaina Beth Liskey, born July 21, 1991. He worked for John Deere after moving to Dubuque, IA. As his health began to get worse, he had numerous surgeries to get better. Ron had 3 back surgeries which were followed by a lengthy stay of 3 years in a Rehab Facility in Dubuque. His health continued to deteriorate until his death.
There will be no funeral service. His remains will be buried on the family plot in North Grove Cemetery, near Mayville in the spring.
Memorials may be sent to Kristi Rockel, (krockel50@gmail.com), or Michael Liskey, (tarzan5472@gmail.com) and will be used to cover burial expenses. Any remainder will be donated to the church.
Ron is now rejoicing in heaven with his Savior.
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Rev. Keith Mead - Class of 1952
Keith Fredrick Mead
April 25, 1934 - January 3, 2025
Born Keith Fredrick Turner to Roy and (Helen) Lucille Turner at his Grandparents’ home in Fairgrove, MI on April 25, 1934.
After the death of his parents, Keith was adopted by Lewis and Pearl (Turner) Mead in Mayville MI, where he was reared on the family farm. He attended Dayton Center Church and was led of the Lord to become a pastor. Keith attended Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in 1954-1955 and came back to marry the love of his life, Anna May Kilmer on August 3, 1956. He served in the Army during 1956-1958 and was honorably discharged to go home and care for his aging parents. Keith attended Midwestern Baptist College in Pontiac MI (night school), while working at the Marlette trailer factory for 4 years. He was led to a pastoral position at Clifford Baptist Church in 1959, at the same time as working at the factory. It was while he attended Midwestern that he met 2 other pastors who were instrumental in starting Camp Michael near Imlay City, MI. Keith loved this ministry (Camp Michael and the church), the Lord Jesus, the Bible, his wife and family as well as the people he served. He and Anna May started their family of four children from 1959 to 1969. They were called to Ministry at People’s Baptist Church in Columbiaville, MI in 1971 where they remained until “retirement” in 2005. Keith remained active in the ministry being the interim pastor for many churches (Marlette Baptist, Mills Memorial and Dayton Center) and stepped in for many churches at a moment’s notice. He continued teaching Sunday school at Dayton Center Church where he was a beloved member.
Keith answered the call to Heaven on January 3, 2025, at 5:18 pm after a brief time on
hospice/respite care. Left to carry on his ministry are his family which grew from 4 children to
19 grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. He is survived by his son David (Michelle) Mead and
Mary Kay (David) Sanders
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna May (Kilmer); biological parents, Roy and Lucille Turner; adoptive parents, Lewis and Pearl Mead; brothers, Robert and Harold Turner; sister, Ruth (Turner) Uhl; and infant sister, Lois Turner; eldest son, Andrew Mead; daughter, Fay (Vaughn); and grandson, Corey Sanders.
His greatest desire was to see his whole family come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ
as well as anyone he could possibly minister about salvation and going to Heaven.
The family will receive visitors from 10 AM -1 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Dayton Center Church with a Funeral Service being held at 1 PM with Pastor Del Terpenning officiating. Military Honors will follow by United States Honor Guard and Mayville American Legion Post 181 and VFW Post 10884.
Friends may share an online condolence at www.avramfuneralhome.com.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Avram Funeral Home, 6028 Lincoln St., PO Box 130, Mayville, MI 48744, Phone 989-843-5441.
