Michael "Shakes" Hall

October 14, 1958 - December 28, 2018

Michael “Shakes” Hall, 60, of Kalkaska passed away at his home on December 28, 2018. He was born on October 14, 1958 in Kalkaska, to the late Lawton and Helen (Ehl) Hall. Shakes is survived by his wife Kelli Merrihew; his sister Judy Hall; his children Alisha Powers and Travis Delong; and his two grandchildren Blaise and Brylee Powers. Shakes is preceded in death by his parents Lawton and Helen (Ehl) Hall; and his brother Gary (Julie) Hall. Shakes loved to shoot guns and hunt with his brother, family, and friends in Wyoming where they would hunt Mule Deer. He even earned the nickname “Deer Slayer” from his father at a young age. When he wasn’t outside working on things, he was over the road driving his semi with his wife. He loved spending time with his Grandkids! He also loved to spend time on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. There will be a visitation to honor Shakes on January 4, from 2-8 PM, and a funeral held January 5, at 2:00 PM at Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska, MI. He will be buried in Hall Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalkaska VFW Post #8684 200 Hyde St., Kalkaska, MI 49646. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.