Obituary: Dixie Murawa, 86, of Ludington

Dixie Murawa

Dixie Lee Murawa, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Lyons, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Dixie was born on May 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Otto and Elonore (Lindsey) Horrocks. In 1956, she graduated from Lyons High School. Shortly after high school, on June 30, 1956, she married James Murawa.

Dixie worked for the State of Michigan as a correctional officer, as well as an attendant at Ionia State Hospital. She was employed for a combined 30 years. She was an avid member of the American Legion Auxiliary. In her spare time, she loved crossword puzzles and traveling. Her favorite nights were those spent with friends and family playing Mexican Train.

Dixie is survived by her daughter Julie (Mike Byrnes) Glover; grandson, James (Amy) Murawa and their children, Marshall and Lisa; granddaughter, Hannah (Mark) Boulet, and their children, Elijah, Josiah, Ezra, and Micah; siblings, Shirley Houghton, Ken Horrocks, Geraldine Brown, Linny (Cindy) Horrocks, Jim Horrocks; Brother-in-laws, Larry Murawa (Karen), Tom Murawa (Mary). In addition, she will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dixie was preceded in death by her husband, James Murawa Sr.; son, James Murawa Jr.; and parents, Otto and Elonore Horrocks.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Muir-Lyons VFW Post 4646, 223 E. Bridge St., Lyons.

Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.