Christopher Michael-Paul Hartwell

Christofer Michael-Paul Hartwell, age 30, of Mt. Pleasant passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 30, 2016. A Private Memorial Service for Chris will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel. Chris was born on January 5, 1986, in Kalamazoo, the son of Kelly (Schramm) Hartwell. He was a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. The center of Chris' life was his daughter, Olivia, and grandparents. He loved passing on his traditions to his daughter and going to pow wows with her. He loved listening to music and entertaining friends and family by playing guitar at bonfires. He enjoyed playing sports, being outdoors, photography, painting, sculpting, poetry, cooking, and reading. He will ever be grateful for the support and companionship of his auntie Sue and Jill. Chris is survived by his daughter, Olivia Hartwell and her mother, Kristen; mother, Kelly Hartwell; brothers, Justin and Alex Hartwell; grandmother, Linda Schramm; and many, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Chris was preceded in death by his beloved grandfather and best friend, Paul Schramm, Sr; and cousins, Melissa Bonnema and Timothy Schramm. You may view Chris' obituary online and send a condolence to the family, light a memorial candle, or place a memorial donation at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com.