Elwin "Sonny" Ranshaw

Elwin C. "Sonny" Ranshaw

Birth: Apr. 30, 1925 McBain Missaukee County Michigan, USA Death: Nov. 30, 2015 Alpena Alpena County Michigan, USA

Elwin C. "Sonny" Ranshaw, of Evart, passed away Monday, Nov 30, 2015, surrounded by his family at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Cindy Ranshaw in Alpena. He was 90.

Mr. Ranshaw was born April 30, 1925, in McBain to Clell and Anna (Westra) Ranshaw. He graduated from Barryton High School in 1943 then joined the U.S. Army. He was a proud veteran of WWII, serving in the Philippines and was discharged in Japan. Sonny married Doris L. McLachlan in Evart Township on Sept. 26, 1948 and she preceded him in death Sept. 8, 2013. He was also preceded in death by their daughter Susan L. Ranshaw on Dec. 21, 1988. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local #324, and worked as a bulldozer operator who built roads throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. Mr. Ranshaw was a member of VFW Post 7979, Evart. Sonny loved being with his family and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and bingo.

He is survived by his daughter Rhonda Cataldo; son Rick (Cindy) Ranshaw; grandchildren Drew (Vicki) Cataldo, Brett (Lori) Cataldo, Melissa Barrett, Joey Ross, Rickey Ranshaw and Jessica Ranshaw. Also great-grandchildren Brooke, Baylee, Kellen, Michael, Ellie, Jack, Braiden, Olivia, Dennis, Daryl, Amber and Chrystal; and a great-great-grandchild Lucas.

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Parents:

 Clell Otis Ranshaw (1900 - 1961)

 Anna I. Westra Ranshaw (1899 - 1960)

Spouse:

 Doris Lorine McLachlan Ranshaw (1929 - 2013)

Children:

 Susan Lorraine Ranshaw (____ - 1988)*

Sibling:

 Elwin C. Ranshaw (1925 - 2015)

 Bonnie Louise Ranshaw (1943 - 1943)*

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Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery Evart Osceola County Michigan, USA

Created by: Sandy Record added: Dec 23, 2015 Find A Grave Memorial# 156296511 Elwin C. Sonny Ranshaw Cemetery Photo Added by: Richard Howell

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• Residence: 1940 - Fork, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
• Race: White
  • Reference: 1940 United States Federal Census - SmartCopy: Apr 15 2018, 4:03:17 UTC
• Residence: 1930 - Martiny, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
• Race: White
  • Reference: 1930 United States Federal Census - SmartCopy: Apr 15 2018, 4:07:57 UTC