Obituaries

Hank William Gravelle, age 38, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, began his journey home on October 29, 2023, at the Hospice of the EUP in Sault Ste. Marie after a fierce battle with cancer. He was born in the Soo to parents Chuck (Helen) Gravelle and Sharon Causley on January 12, 1985.

Hank spent his youth in the Sault area and attended Malcolm High School. After obtaining his GED, he went on to work in the restaurant industry, Kewadin Casino and as a laborer for his brother’s construction company. He lived for a brief time in Arizona before coming back to Michigan to be closer to family and friends.

Hank was a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and was the original founder of the Rez Posse.

Hank loved music and was talented at both playing the guitar and drums. He enjoyed skateboarding, hacky sack and going to the casino to play slots. He enjoyed all life had to offer, hanging out with friends and loved his family greatly. He will be greatly missed by many.

Hank is survived by the love of his life, Tara Horka; daughter, Lilly; stepmother, Helen Gravelle; brother, Derek Causley; sisters, Rachel Causley, Denise Andrews, and Lisha Krull-Linder; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; special family and friends, Jena Peffers, Brian Matrious, Neemin-Gizis Matrious, Kewahtahsay Matrious, Justin Peek, Jake Stallard, Charlie Beaudry, Chris Goetz, and Adam Rutledge.

Hank is preceded in death by parents; Chuck Gravelle and Sharon Causley; grandparents, Richard and June Gravelle, Raymond and Loreen Causley.

A traditional ceremony will begin October 31, 2023, at Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49793 at 2pm.

Hank will be laid to rest at Maplewood Cemetery in Hessel, MI, at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the family to help with funeral expenses or Hospice of the E.U.P.