West 3755 US 2 - Spalding, Michigan 49886
John E. "Hutch" Hafeman, 82, Spalding, passed away on October 18, 2019 at his home after a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was born on January 6, 1937 in Powers, MI, son of the late Fred and Ann (Veeser) Hafeman, the ninth of twelve children. On May 21, 1960 he married the former Barbara Bal at St. Francis Xavier Church in Spalding.
John attended Powers Spalding High School and after graduating, he left the area to try various jobs, working on Mackinac Island, in Milwaukee and Florida. He then returned home and worked for Our Own Bakery, Mich Con Gas Co. and Clairmont Transfer. John was best known in the area for owning Hafeman's Evergreens, a business he operated with his two sons.
He is survived by his wife, four children: Terry (Bonnie) Hafeman, Steve (Tammy) Hafeman, Cheryl (Kurt) Ekberg and Cathy Hafeman, eight grandchildren: Jordan, Saundra, Amy, Tanner, Trevor, Troy, Eric and Katey, six great-grandchildren: Carter, Chloe, Addison, Devin, Rowan and Everett, three sisters: Evelyn Goretske, Virginia Lesperance and Joyce Schneider, sisters-in-law: Janice Bal, Dianne Williams, Eunice and Marilyn Hafeman, special friends: Dennis and Patsy Miller, as well as many nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Irving, Bob and Pat, sisters: Lorraine, Irene, Marion, Harriet and Joanne, brothers-in-law: Donald Bal and Gary Williams.
Friends may call from 12:00 (noon) to 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Thursday October 24, 2019 at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Thursday at the church with Fr. Jacek Wtyklo officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Spalding Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be held in the church parish hall.
His family would like to thank Katey Dombrowski and OSF Hospice for their wonderful care they gave John.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Homes are assisting the Hafeman family.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.
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"I REMEMBER HOW GOOD YOU WERE TO ME AND MY FAMILY ESPECIALLY MY BROTHER JERRY(MAGGIE) AND VISITING MY DAD AT PINECREST MANY PEOPLE WERE WAITING FOR YOU IN HEAVEN HAVE FUN WITH JERRY AND PAT AND OLD MAGGIE MANY GOOD TALKS WILL BE HAD ALSO THANKS TO YOU AND CHICKEN FOR THE GREAT BALSAM XMAS TREES EVERY YEAR YOU BOTH ALWAYS SAVED ME THE BEST LOVE TO EVERYONE THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER HUTCH PHYLLIS KING"
-Phyllis King -
"So sorry for your families loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all! "
-Darold and Julie Hess -
"Cathy So sorry on the loss of your Dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your family Love Debbie"
-Debbie Johnsen -
"You have our sympathy. Had many good times with Hutch at deer camp. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Dave and Sharon Monson "
-Dave monson -
"God comfort you all in your loss.I have fond memories of Uncle Johnny (my late Mother Joanne's brother) from my youth. I know he will be missed deeply.So sorry.Our prayers go out to you all."
-Jeaneane Jocham Brownlow and Family
