Michael James Tyree, age 65 of Manistee died on May 22, 2025 at his home.

He was born on April 28, 1960 in Ionia, Michigan the son of Max & Pauline (Keatts) Tyree. He was a graduate of White Pigeon High School and Western Michigan University.

Michael was an accomplished journalist and retired in 2015. " It is hard to sum up one's life in a brief message, but I can say one thing is for sure, he valued his friends and family more than anything. He especially enjoyed the times on his boat with friends and his dad. He was a voracious reader of classic literature and history. Mike enjoyed music, attending countless concerts with his friends around the country. Mike was a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and the Michigan Wolverines. He was a competitive participant of golf, football and pick-up basketball games. Gathering with friends and playing poker and engaging in conversation was an important part of his life and he will be missed by those he engaged and considered him their friend. "

He is survived by his mother; Pauline Tyree and brother; Doug Tyree. His father Max and brother Edward preceded him in death.

A Celebration Of Life will be held Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 PM.

Please share a memory with the family at www.oakgrocvefh.com. Arrangements by the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.