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Ethan Alexander Ely

July 27, 2005 — March 28, 2025

Cass City

ETHAN ALEXANDER ELY

Ethan A. Ely, 19, of Cass City died unexpectedly Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born on July 27, 2005 in Grand Blanc to Sherry Ely.

Ethan attended Sandusky schools, Brown City schools, and graduated from Cass City High School in 2023. He enjoyed working on cars, especially MOPAR vehicles. Ethan regularly attended car shows and proudly displayed his 1974 Satellite Sebring, the love of his life, with which he was awarded several trophies. He enjoyed fishing in Caseville and going to concerts. Ethan had an interest in Great Lakes shipwrecks and the RMS Titanic. He possessed extensive knowledge on these topics.

Ethan is survived by his mother, Sherry Ely (Dean Alexander); grandparents: Larry (Linda) Sokol of Wixom Lake; aunts: Shelly (Ron) Smith of Sandusky; Paula Alexander of Denver, CO; cousins: Joshua Smith, Wesley Smith. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim (Nora) Ely.

Memorial service held 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Sam Leppert, funeral celebrant officiating. Memorials may be made to Cass River Pet Friendz, or to the AFSP, Michigan (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). A gathering will follow the service in the Colwood Bar.

Visitation: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

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Kranz Funeral Home Cass City

6850 Main St
Cass City, MI 48726

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Kranz Funeral Home Cass City

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Cass City, MI 48726

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