Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....McKaig, Lawrence "Larry" Patrick,  Att. January 20, 2026
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Lake Funeral Home Ionia - January 2026

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LAWRENCE LARRY PATRICK MCKAIG

Died January 20, 2026-age 77 in Port Huron, Michigan.
Larry was born in December 23, 1948 Wayne, MI, son of Irene (Pixley) & Archibald 
McKaig.
He was the graduate of St.Mary's High School, where he met the love of his life, 
Darlene.
He attended the University of Detroit to earn undergraduate degree in Political 
Science & then a Law degree.
He served in multiple role of law:prosecutor, probate judge, & defense attorney. 
He started his careen in Escanaba, MI as an assistant prosecutor, when the 
opportunity to work as Ionia County Prosecutor's office presented itself.
Larry moved his family to Ionia,MI where his career advanced to prosector. After 
four years he was appointed to probate judge by then-Governor Milliken. 
Eventually he left the bench for private practice, where he was a mentor to many 
& always honored to serve the community with private matters.
He served on the Ionia Hospital Board & was a member of the Rotary Club & 
Knights of Columbus for many years.
Family came first for him, he was married to Darlene for 57 years, together they 
raised four children, Kelly, Bridget, Erin & Patrick.
He enjoyed hunting, playing golf, & reading a good book on the beach of his 
house on Lake Huron.
Preceded in death by his parents, Irene & Archibald, his siblings Ed, Jerry, 
Stuart, & Betty. Also by his best "good dogs", Sadie, Molly, Lucy & Lady.
Survived by wife, Darlene (Powell) McKaig, his four children, Kelly (Lee) Black, 
Bridgid (Tim) Van Howe, Erin Niehaus & Patrick(Sarah) McKaig.
His grandchildren,Connor, Fiona, Emma, Lily, Kate, Jane, Riley, Trent, Drake, 
Oscar, Mary, Jane & Vivian & great-granddaughter, Maevis & his loving sister, 
Eileen (McKaig) Porta.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at SS.Peter & Paul Catholic Church
on Saturday, January 31, at 11:00 with Father Eugene Batungbacal residing.
Visitation will be at Lake Funeral Home, Ionia on Friday, January 30 from 4-7 
p.m.with Rosary at 6:30p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St.Jude's Children's Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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