Julius James Kewaygoshkum

Julius James Kewaygoshkum, 82, walked on April 10, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital after battling leukemia.

Julius was born on September 15, 1938, the son of Julius Kewaygoshkum and Nellie Webb. He attended high school in Pellston and became a skilled tradesperson and carpenter.

On March 23, 1985, he married the love of his life Judie Wilton at St. Clement Catholic Church in Pellston. Both Judie and Julius were incredibly involved with their church, Judie served as a board member and Julius volunteered his time and material to many church projects. He worked as the sexton of St. Clement Cemetery for many years with great care and attention to detail. He was devoted to his church and to God.

Julius was an extremely caring and kind person. He was the first to offer to bring food to someone that needed it, or to lend a hand on a home renovation project. He was generous to those he loved, kind to animals, dedicated and hard working. He will be deeply missed by his family, church, and community.

Julius is survived by his nieces and nephews, Mark (Jackie) Givens of Pellston, Mike (Tammy) Givens of Levering, John (Kim) Givens of Alanson and Tricia (Keith Tuck) Givens of Cheboygan; great nieces and nephews, David Givens, Jessie Givens, Dallas (Britney) Givens, Megan Givens, Bailey (Hannah) Givens, Zack Givens, Marissa Kilpatrick, Kyle Kilpatrick, Larson Kilpatrick, and Julia Kilpatrick; sister-in-law, Pauline Kewaygoshkum of Pellston; and by his stepsons, Kyle Voris and Tyre Voris.

He is preceded in death by his wife Judie; his sister, Rosanna Givens; and his brother, John Kewaygoshkum.

There will be a memorial mass on Friday, April 16, 2021 at St. Clement Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with a one-hour visitation prior to mass. Father Duane Wachowiak will officiate.

For those wishing to make a charitable donation in his memory are asked to please consider the St. Clement Catholic Church (202 Maple St., Pellston, MI 49769) that Julius loved so much.

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