Nancy Lorraine Ortiz, age 82, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, with her family by her side.
Cremation has taken place at Daisy Hill Crematory in Mt. Pleasant. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. A luncheon will follow in the Reflections Reception Center. The family will greet friends from 12 noon until the time of Service at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Nancy was born to Joseph and Mary (Shenoskey) Dayson in Nahma Township, MI, on November 27, 1940. She was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. She worked for General Motors for 35 years. Nancy’s hobbies included fishing, hunting,and camping. She enjoyed playing bingo and gambling. Nancy loved spending time with family and friends.
Nancy is survived by her children, Barbara Dayson (Amos Jackson), Michael Dayson (Roxanne), Edward Ortiz (Kathy), William Ortiz (Mindi), Gloria (Bill) Rinzema and Patrick Ortiz; grandchildren, Sonny, Samantha, Shad, Johnny, Amanda Leanne, Bethann, Thomas, Nick, Royce, Patrick, Gabrielle, Tehya, Lyvia, Justin, Nathan, Lindsey, Stephanie, William, Tyler, Jacob, Shannon, Victoria, Amanda, and Lorraine; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Nancy was preceded in death by her sisters Dorothy, Elaine and Marty; brothers Joseph, Richard, Theodore and Peter; and grandsons Dylan and Brandon.