No fees are charged for funerals/ funeral lunches for residents and family.

Pere Marquette Charter Township is pleased to offer an excellent rental facility for use by its residents and property owners.  The spacious 27' x 70' main room has an attractive view of the woods near "Suttons Landing" Park.  Wall-to-wall carpeting reduces echo and lends a warm, inviting atmosphere.  There is a full kitchen with pass-through window, stove, refrigerator, and plenty of counter space.  The cupboards are stocked with dishes, serving trays, cooking utensils and coffee pots for renter convenience.  The facility is handicap-accessible from the main entrance off the Iris Road parking lot, and has accessible rest rooms.

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The renters are responsible for the condition of the hall and for the behavior of their guests. Deductions may be made from the rental deposit for any problems or damages arising out of the rental.

Download a rental agreement contract by clicking here: Rental Contract

Please call the Township offices (845-1277) with any further questions, or stop in to make your reservation. Following is our list of rules and guidelines for using the hall, so please read on….

DECORATING – Use only masking tape to attach items to walls. Do not attach anything to the ceiling; use hooks provided. Completely remove all decorations when finished.

KITCHEN – Please use a cutting board if you are going to chop, slice, or cut. Cutting boards are located in the kitchen. Do not cut directly on the counters. All trash must be bagged and removed to the dumpster. Leave a fresh bag in the waste can. Monitor youngsters around the ovens and burners. Be sure everything is turned off when you leave.

TELEPHONE – The telephone is programmed to allow local and credit card calls only. People can call you at the hall by dialing the Township Office number: 231/845-1277, and the phone will ring in the basement kitchen. If it rings too long, it will roll over into Township voice mail. Your caller should hang up and call again.

PARKING – Please encourage as much parking as possible in the back (Iris Road) lot. Additional parking is available in the front for persons who can easily use the stairs.

FRONT DOOR – Key will unlock the back door only. To unlock the front door, go through the building, up the stairs, and use the ratchet key located on top of the thermostat to unlock the door. Someone will show you how when you pick up the other keys. Return the ratchet key to the top of the thermostat, and remember to lock the door when you leave.

TABLES AND CHAIRS – Tables, chairs, vacuum cleaner, etc. are located in a separate room off the main room (near the windows). Please move the table racks and chair racks carefully so they don’t mar doorways or floors. After use, return them to their storage location.

LEAVING THE FACILITY – Double check these things:

All decorations are completely removed.

The kitchen is clean, refrigerator and freezer are empty, and all burners and ovens are OFF.

All trash (including parking lot trash) has been bagged and removed to the dumpster in the Iris Road lot.

Upstairs/Front door is locked and ratchet key is on top of the thermostat.

Tables and chairs are returned to the storage area.

All Township property is properly stored in the building, and all personal property has been removed.

Floor has been vacuumed.

The facility is clean.

Keys are on the kitchen counter.

All lights and vent fans are OFF.

Back door is locked and securely shut.

Report any suggestions or problems to the Township on the form provided.

Deposit will be refunded after inspection if premises are left in clean, orderly condition with no loss or damage. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN THE FORFEITURE OF ALL OR PART OF YOUR DEPOSIT.