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Michael Hackett Obituary

HACKETT, MICHAEL "MIKE" Michael "Mike" Thomas Hackett, 72, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Service, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Fr. Thomas McNally officiating. Friends may visit from 11 AM until 1 PM Thursday at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kolver Organ Transplantation Center or Hospice at Home. Those wishing to share a memory of Mike online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Mike was born January 16, 1942 in Saginaw, MI to Paul and Helen (Shea) Hackett. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1960. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On September 19, 1964 he married Karen Solak in Saginaw, MI. Michael worked for G.M. as a pattern maker for over thirty years. He was a member of the St. Joseph River Yacht Club, VFW and American Legion. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling, and riding his motorcycle. Michael is survived by his wife, Karen Hackett of St. Joseph; son, Jeff (Jacky) Hackett of Oak Park, IL; daughter, Dina (David ) Halstead of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Andrew, Meaghan, Finnegan, Jack, and Charlie; sister-in-law, Shelley (Ron) Kundinger; nephews, Keith Nachtweih, Derek (Angie) Kundinger, and Kyle Kundinger. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Terry Hackett in 1975.

Published by Saginaw News on MLive.com on Apr. 15, 2014.
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Karen, Jeff, and Dina...I am very sorry for your loss... Hackett and I have been friends forever, and I will miss him! I'll never forget the time he delivered drinks for me and spilled the whole tray on the customer...

Carole Weber

May 4, 2014

John and Beverly Wartenberg wish to let your family know how sorry we are to hear of Mike's passing. Lots of great memories and smiles for a lifetime of good times.

April 17, 2014

Karen, Jeff & Dina saddened to hear about Mike. Some of my best memories as a kid growing up are of family gatherings and Mike was sure to provide the laughter.

Rod & Amy Solak

April 16, 2014

My condolences to the Hackett family.I relate to Mike as the fun loving big brother of my good friend Terry. He was always fun to be around and I wish I could have seen him a little more in his latter years. He will be missed.

Dave Basner

April 16, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I never knew him well, but I remember him around high school with his big smile and laughing about something so I know he was someone well liked by those who knew him. He still had that big smile at class reunions so I know he will be missed. You and your family have my condolences. God bless you all.

Jean Bortner

April 16, 2014

Karen: Our family will be thinking and praying for you as you go through this very difficult time. We are comforted to know that Jim, Bill and Mike are together in God's hands,

Love, Phyllis, H eat her and John

April 16, 2014

Karen, Dina, Jeff
I wanted to write and say how sad I was to hear of Mike's passing.
My thoughts are with you and kids today. I have very fond memories of your and Mike visting mom/dad (Tom and Ruthann Brueggen). I know you both meant alot to my parents. I will miss his jolly laugh and the way he spoke. He is know I know while I am writing this "Riding high in the clouds on that motorcycle he so loved and feeling very free.
THINKING OF YOU KAREN AND KIDS TODAY. GOD BLESS and take care!!
Karen (Brueggen) daughter of Tom and Ruthann

April 16, 2014

Karen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was always the organizer and wanted everyone to get together, stay in touch and have fun. He will surely be missed by many.

Susan Hackett

April 15, 2014

Karen and family, we are so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Sending prayers and hugs to you all.

Kay and Dick Wantland

April 15, 2014

Karen we are very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was the life of the party and a lot of fun to be around. He will always be remembered. God only made one " Mikey" . Karen you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all. Love Jeff + Dawn Denome

Jeff Dawn Denome

April 15, 2014

Karen, Jeff and Dina, We have you in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could be there to celebrate his life. Much love, Ann and Gail

Gail Kohlschmidt

April 15, 2014

Karen and family,I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Mike was a fun guy to be around. He will be missed by many.

Tom Hackett

April 15, 2014

I am really sorry to hear about Mike. I will always remember him and his laugh. My prayers are with his family.
A friend and babysitter from the past.

Barb(Winieckie)Bauer

April 15, 2014

Hackett family:
Please accept our condolences on Mike's untimely passing. I have not seen Mike for quite some time but have fond memories when we went to apprentice school together at Saginaw High at night. Please accept our condolences.

Larry & Linda Gontko
Point Lookout, Michigan

April 15, 2014

I was saddened to hear of Mike's passing from the Klopfs. My Jim used to talk about all the activities they participated in at AHHS and enjoyed visiting with Mike at reunions. In preparing Jim's memorial, I came across some of the pix taken at those reunions. My Jim, Bill K. and Mike are now going forward on their journey with the Lord and probably creating havoc together in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family. May they all rest in peace.
Lovingly, Aileen Ten Eyck (Jim Ten Eyck's wife)

April 15, 2014

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

MARK PUSSEHL

April 15, 2014

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