Suzanne Margaret Portman, 85 of Cheboygan, passed away Friday May 7, 2021. Suzanne was born December 3, 1935 to John and Elizabeth (Glynn) Kleabir in Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and attended Bentley High.
On August 27, 1955 she married Donald Aloysius Portman in Livonia. She was a bowling coach, girl scout leader and cub scout den mother.
Suzanne enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, travelling near and far, dancing, art and anything to do with family and friends. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission Church.
Suzanne is survived by her children Michele Portman-LaCount, Dan (Joie) Portman, Kimmy (Tim) Symanski, Don (Shannon) Portman. Grandchildren Chrissy, Jenny, Liz, John, Traci, Michael, Jessica, Christopher, Danni, Jeremy, Duane, Nicholas, Brandy, Donny, Nathan and Izzy. 20 great grandchildren, her nephews John Chamie, Joe Chamie and her goddaughter Joyce Ann Kandes. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Portman, parents John and Elizabeth Kleabir, sister Glynda Chamie, brother John Kleabir and son in law Greg LaCount.
The Visitation for Suzanne will be Tuesday May 11, from 5-8 at Nordman-Christian Funeral Home the Funeral Mass will be Wednesday May 12, 11AM at St. Mary's of Cheboygan with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to the Cheboygan High School Bowling Boosters.
The family is served by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services and Nordman-Christian Funeral Home.
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