
Our Heritage and Journey
From the preface of the MCCLOSKEY family history book, “TIS US”:
“God sends each of us into the world helpless. From the very beginning, we depend on our family. By design, we’re given a family to care for us, protect us, and prepare us for the challenges that lie ahead.
It’s at home that we learn to walk, to talk, and to love. Through family life, we form the habits, emotions, and values that shape the people we’ll become.
Being part of a family also means being there for one another. Our first role may be as a dependent child, but that role is never small — and it only grows in meaning and importance as we do.”
The McCloskey family has been blessed with a closeness and genuine love that shines through to all who know us — friends and acquaintances alike. That love, faithfully nurtured through the years, is our greatest inheritance. As we remember those who have gone before us, especially my beloved wife, we honor them best by keeping that same love alive in how we live, care, and stay connected.
Welcome to our McCloskey Family website — a home for stories, memories, and the lasting bond that keeps our family strong.
Welcome—our family’s story is written in kindness, guided by respect, and lived with love. Here we gather memories, share strengths, and lift one another up.
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Meet Our Family

Karen & Mike McCloskey

Jim & Tracy Thompson

Shannon & Jake Moore

Shawn & Corey Messner

Michael & Monica McCloskey

MacKenzie Thompson

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Dylan McCloskey, Fiancé Molly Ketner

MacKenzie Thompson

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Voices of Our Family
Tracy & Mom 8-25, 2022
Nadya’s Podcast
Mom and I Talk To the Grandchildren
“Every moment spent together is a cherished memory, a gift we give to each other.”
FAMILY NEWS
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Podcasts – O’Malley Reads An Irish Version of The Night Before Christmas
An Irish Night Before Christmas by O’Malley Messner
Shannon’s High School Basketball Game
Can you guess the year? In order from top to bottom: 1st quarter. 2nd quarter. 3rd quarter. 4th quarter
McCloskey Family Christmas
Christmas is always a special day of the year in our family. But this year it was even more special because Mom and I were able to share the day with our entire family at our house. Actually, the family Christmas started Christmas eve when Jake, Shannon, Trav,…
Family Pre-Christmas Weekend at the Condo
Saturday and Sunday, December 15 and 16, 2018 the entire McCloskey clan gathered at our Cadillac condo to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Karen had made arrangements for us to have two 3BR condos in addition to our condo in 405. Karen, Mike, Diane, Shirley,…
Shannon Basketball – St. Louis vs Merrill – District
From out of the past comes the “Happy Days” of high school. Click here to listen.
Dylan’s National Letter of Intent Signing
On Friday, December 1, 2017 surrounded by family, teachers, administrators, classmates, and teammates Dylan signed his National Letter of Intent to play college baseball at Cornerstone University located in Grand Rapids, Michigan (https://www.cornerstone.edu)….
Family Thanksgiving 2017
On Thursday, November 23, 2017 Shawn and Corey hosted the family Thanksgiving dinner at their home in Williamston.As usual anytime our family gathers together, there were plenty of laughs, good food, and abundant love as we spent the afternoon enjoying each…
Malek Gets His Driver 2 License
Friday, July 28, 2017 was a day of historical significance in the Thompson household as Malek passed his Third Party Road Test exam. Malek is holding his certificate in the image above. Passing this exam allows Malek to drive by himself between…
Drone Test
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MacKelle Makes Lansing State Journal All Area Softball Team
You will find MacKelle’s name in the Division 3 First Team All Area list below.