John Edward Bishaw
June 10, 1943 - October 29, 2018
John Edward Bishaw, 75, of Charlevoix passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at his home. John was born on June 10, 1943, in Charlevoix to the late Edmond and Shirley (Welch) Bishaw. In John’s spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at auctions. He also raced stock cars at the Elmira race track, when he was not racing he was watching. During his career he worked at East Jordan and Ellsworth Canning Factory, Morweld Steel, Castle-Vanhaber and Wilflow. John will be lovingly be remembered by his children: Ronna (Rex) Whetstone, Mark Bishaw, Candy Bishaw, and Daniel Bishaw, twelve grandchildren, thirteen great- grandchildren, siblings: Jane Stoner, Carolyn (Ken) Lidski, Marylyn Forton, Jim (Betty) Bishaw, and Sugar (Charlie) Bourdo. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife Irene Bishaw, son Timothy Bishaw, and neice Sharley Bourdo. A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday November 18, 2018 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at the Masonic Lodge in Central Lake located at 2345 South Main and Brooks. May God watch over and be with you always. Arrangements entrusted to the Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
John Edward Bishaw, 75, of Charlevoix passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at his home. John was born on June 10, 1943, in Charlevoix to the late Edmond and Shirley (Welch) Bishaw. In John’s spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and... View Obituary & Service Information