Charlotte M. Briske, age 78, of Onekama, MI, made it home to be united with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 27, 2026. She was born November 19, 1947 in Manistee, MI, to the late Jerome & Veronica (Zielinski) Schramski.

Charlotte graduated Manistee Catholic Central High School with the Class of 1965. She later attended West Shore Community College, then worked for the United States Post Office as the Eastlake Postmaster for 22 years until her retirement in 2008. Prior to Onekama, she lived in Eastlake, Manistee, and St. Augustine, FL.

Charlotte is survived by her sister Linda Roskoskey of Matthews NC; brother Ronald Schramski of Manistee; her two sons, Kevin (Gretchen) Tabaczka of Onekama, and Ryan (Erin) Tabaczka of Traverse City; her daughter Katie Olsen of Alexandria VA; and her four grandchildren, Alec, Conner, Jolie, and Anna Tabaczka.

In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her brother Jerome Schramski.

Known for her bright smile, infectious laughter, and fierce loyalty to her family, Charlotte's love for life and her faith in Jesus Christ left a lasting mark on those privileged to have known her.

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the family will receive friends for visitation at Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee from 1-3 PM.

Charlotte's rare and caring heart also expressed affinity and kindness to dogs; A definitive example of how she lived, filling her days with compassion and love.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express their sympathies are asked to consider a memorial contribution to the Manistee Humane Society-Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. https://www.homewardboundmanistee.org/   Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is overseeing arrangements. www.herbertfh.com