William P. "Big Will" Shananaquet Jr.
March 27, 1976 - July 26, 2020
William P. “Big Will” Shananaquet Jr. age 44 of Grand Rapids walked on Sunday July 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and William Shananaquet Sr.; his nephew Kody Stalzer. He will be missed by his children Shannon Shananaquet (fiancé Kiara), Anthony Kahgegab (fiancé Brittney), Garrett Shananaquet, Gavyn Shananaquet, Gijigo Shananaquet, Sean Shananaquet, Stacia Shananaquet, Azariah Shananaquet; grandchildren Daniel, Faith, Hope, Azriel, Xayvien, and one on the way; his siblings Ron John, Billi Jo (David) Russell, James (Danny) Austin, Richard Willingham, John Austin, Tami Sprague, Bret Shomin, Marcia (Darren) Force; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. William was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of the Odawa Indians. He was an active and beloved member of the Native American community. He loved playing basketball, drumming with friends at Powwows, cooking family meals and all around being with his family. The graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1362 Leonard St NW. His children and siblings will gather for private viewing Wednesday from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, 585 Stocking Ave NW. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to his children
William P. “Big Will” Shananaquet Jr. age 44 of Grand Rapids walked on Sunday July 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and William Shananaquet Sr.; his nephew Kody Stalzer. He will be missed by his children Shannon... View Obituary & Service Information