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Start: 2025-12-11T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-12-11T11:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church (Annunciation of the Lord’s Parish)

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Dale, Kenny and Rachel,
I’m so sorry to hear of losing Uncle Butch. I have fond memories of his nice neat shed, the three legged dog he loved unconditionally, and later years sitting in his chair just a smiling when you came to visit. As my Godfather he was always present for the celebrations of my milestones. Always welcomed you, I’ll always remember his almost wrinkle free face! Rest now Uncle Butch you are missed. Praying for all during this difficult time. May God’’s peace fill your...

Michelle Nguyen (Wisneski)

December 09, 2025 | Fuquay Varina, NC | Family

So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great person and always had a smile and good word to say whenever I was at the farm picking up his milk. My thoughts and prayers are with Dale, Rachel, Kenny and family during this tough time.

Dennis Rasmussen

December 07, 2025 | Cass City, MI

Kenny and family. Praying for peace during this lonely time. Larry & Annette Salsburey

L Salsburey

December 02, 2025 | Friend

Always teased him after Church, St. Felix , about his bald head how it shined from the Church lights we alway go a good laugh. Still have the old mower he sold me years ago and a bunch of fence post, remember he even offered to help me put them in. Very good man the good Lord got another one,his work was done here

Patrick Siemen

November 30, 2025 | Caseville, MI | Friend

I met Butch a couple times several years ago through Dale, I can remember he seemed to be a simple man with lots of good knowledge and stories. My condolences go out to Dale, Ken and the entire family. Rest In Peace.

Dave Colombo

November 28, 2025 | Armada, MI | Friend

A very good and kind man didn’t know him long, but the time I did help caregive for him it was a joy to know him rest in peace

Bryon Avery

November 27, 2025 | Columbiaville, MI | Friend

Dear Uncle Butch,

Thank you for the time we spent on your farm as a child. They are some of my favorite and most treasured memories of being young. I remember the quiet in the dark when falling asleep at night; the early morning walks to the barn through the little white door, then the big white milk tanks, and then down the little hall with the stalls; your very direct commands, finger meaningfully pointed toward us, telling Wendy and me to stay behind the gate when the cows came...

November 26, 2025

Eugene's Obituary

Eugene (Butch) Ignash 94, of Filion passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, at Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth, Michigan.

He was born on May 13, 1931, in Kinde to Louis and Agnes (Matelski) Ignash, one of 11 children. He married Virginia Wisneski on October 21st, 1950, and she preceded him in death on October 19th, 2020, just two days short of their 70th anniversary.

Eugene was a hardworking, compassionate farmer his entire life, starting at the age of 4 milking cows; and taking over the family farm at the age of 13. He loved his Wintergreen tobacco, flannel shirts, honey, blueberries and Archway gingersnap cookies, and loved when someone stopped by to visit. He loved his John Deere tractors, working horses; Tom and Nel, and farming God’s land. During retirement, he lent a hand to the Richmond brothers: Mike, Ken, and Glenn, with their farm operations.

Eugene is survived by his children; Dale Ignash, Rachel Ignash, and Kenneth (Fay) Ignash. Four grandchildren; Kellee (Forrest) Roth, Katie (Eric) Wissner, Eric (Heather) Ignash, and Justin Ignash; 3 great grandchildren Everlee, Wilder, Grant; and one sister Joann Kalka.

In addition to his wife Virginia, Eugene is predeceased by his siblings, Edna (Fred) Weiss, Theresa (Ernie) Duda, Viola (Floyd) Brzezinski brothers, Carl, George (Louise), and Donald, Benjamin (Virginia), Ervin (Audrey), Arnold (Delphine) Ignash; and numerous nieces and nephews that are left to cherish his memories.

Per Eugene’s wishes, cremation has taken place. He will be buried with his wife Virginia at St. Mary’s Cemetery, in Dwight Township, at a later date.

Memorial Service will be held on December 11, 2025 at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church (Annunciation of the Lord’s Parish) Dwight Township, Kinde, Michigan. Visitation will be before the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Eugene’s family would like to offer special thanks to Compassus Hospice and everyone at Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth for your compassionate support and care, and to the staff at Covenant Glen who went above and beyond their duties. Thank YOU.

Memorials may be offered in name to St. Mary of Czestochowa Church (Annunciation of the Lord’s Parish).

Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.

Eugene J. Ignash

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