Amanda "Mandy" Renee Ernstes

December 13, 1985 - March 4, 2021

Amanda “Mandy” Renee Ernstes, 35, of Fife Lake, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. Mandy was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to Teresa Saunders and Douglas Ernstes on December 13, 1985. She was a very kind and compassionate lady. Mandy had a very empathetic and sensitive spirit which will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She loved her daughter dearly. Everyone will remember her infectious laugh. She enjoyed being outdoors by the river and spending time with animals. She looked forward to celebrating Halloween and watching scary movies. She is now reunited with her mom who she missed dearly. Mandy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Brianna Dennis, father Doug (Rebecca) Ernstes, Stepfather Joe Dake, grandmother Frances Mauro, siblings: Tyler, Dustin, Heather and Blake, Uncles and Aunts: Lisa (Dan) Wray, Angel (Joe) Gordon, Mark Ernstes, Tamara Lalonde, Michael (Jenna) Ernstes, Bobby Dake, Chuck Dake and Ronald Dake, Cousins: Kathleen Rogers, Jenna Gorden and many others. She was preceded in death by her mother, Teresa Saunders. A private family celebration of life will be held later this spring. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.