
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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MacKelle Basketball Friday, Jan. 27, 2017
By Nate Schneider @natejschneider Morning Sun The Ithaca High School girls basketball team snapped a two-game losing skid Friday night on its home court with a 48-34 victory over Michigan Lutheran Seminary. Ithaca (9-3) led by a slim 9-7 lead through one quarter, but…
Mike Sr’s H.S. Freshmen Class Picture
I attended the University of Detroit High School for three years, 1954 – 1957. U of D was an all-boys Jesuit high school on the corner of 7 mile and Cambridge Ave, Detroit, MI 48221. Near the end of my Junior year at U of D I left the school and went to another…
The Messners and the Moores Pick Their 2016 Christmas Trees
The Messner and the Moore families spent a few hours at the Peacock Road Tree Farm picking out their 2016 Christmas trees. They also sat on Santa’s lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas. Santa’s wife, Mrs Claus provided hot chocolate and…
O’Malley At School
A few pictures of O’Malley at school. [envira-gallery id=”1260″]
O’Malley and Max Show Off Their Halloween Costumes
Nadya’s Basketball Games Saturday, January 7, 2017
Saturday, January 7, 2017 the St. Louis 5th grade girls basketball team participated in a 5th grade eight team basketball tournament at Alma Middle School. Schools attending included Alma, Big Rapids, and Clare. All were very exciting games with the highest score…
Morning Sun Girls’ Basketball Scores Jan. 6, 2017
The Morning Sun – Mi Prep Zone basketball scores from Friday, January 6, 2017 Friday’s Prep Roundup: Ashley gets past Vestaburg in girls basketball ASHLEY – Nicole Hardman and Anna Fabus each totaled 10 points apiece and Ashley earned a 48-19 win against…
Rowyn and Grandpa at the Basketball Game
Friday, January 6, 2017 at Dylan’s varsity basketball game in the St. Louis H.S. gym. Absolutely love the look on Rowyn’s face.
Traverse Named Captain
Punta Cana Dec. 15 – 22, 2016
On Thursday, December 15, 2017 Karen, Tracy, Shannon, MacKenzie, and Karlee left on a seven day vacation to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. With temperatures in the low to mid 80° and mostly blue skies, the girls had three days of beach time, fun activities, and…