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James A. Prentice, 76 of Kalkaska, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. James was born on August 5, 1943, in Kalkaska, Michigan to the late Frank and Anna May (Hemminger) Prentice, Sr. James married Bonny J. Ramsey of Kalkaska on January 1, 1964, in Rapid City, Michigan, they added two children to this bond. James was a loyal and loving husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. His grandchildren always thought of him as the fun crazy grandpa. James always attended every wrestling match, pop warner football games for his grandsons, every volleyball game and track meet for his granddaughters. He always found time to help anyone who called on him. He was an accomplished journeyman, welder and a member of the Local Union 190 Plumbers and Pipefitters. He retired in December 1999. James loved hunting, fishing and restoring old cars, his pride and joy, a 1941 chevy coupe. He was a woodworker and baker, especially his pies from his mom’s favorite recipe. James is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bonny Prentice, two wonderful children, Terri (Jim) Olesnavage of Williamsburg, MI, and James (Miranda) Prentice, II of Kalkaska, MI; in their hearts they adopted Scott Udell of Bellaire, MI; his siblings Ronald (Julie) Hinds, Donald (Louise) Hinds, Bonnie (Tom) Kalina, Richard (Storm) Hinds, Jerry Hinds, and Robert (Brenda) Hinds; six grandchildren, Eric Weider, Brooke Olesnavage, Jenna Olesnavage, Darren Prentice, James Prentice, III, and Jacob Prentice; two great-granddaughters, Sophia Prentice and Aspen Ames; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Shea Olesnavage, a brother, Frank Prentice, Jr. and a sister, Goldie Grambau. A private family service will be held, a celebration of life will be held at a later date once the virus restrictions have been lifted. Burial will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska, Michigan. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements provided by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home. Our Family Serving Yours.

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Mr. James A. Prentice

August 5, 1943 - April 13, 2020