James Edward Straley Obituary
The passing of James Edward Straley of Petoskey, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 11, 2025 at the age of 90. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Edward Straley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Straley and Etta Straley (Hale); his wife Suzanne L. Strahle; his son Jim, Jr.; and his brother Herbert, Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Jeffrey Straley (Rhonda) of Flushing and Jennifer Larson (Christian) of Charlevoix; his sister Margaret Straley of Flushing; and his granddaughters, Lauren Keller (Michael) of Durham, NC, Juliyana Fridline (Ben) of Chicago, IL and Aeryn Larson of Charlevoix, MI..
