| Harold F. 'Mutto' Hamel |
| CHAMPION - Harold F. 'Mutto' Hamel, age 69 of 2990 Co Rd. AAJ Champion, died Monday, April 6, 1998 at his home after a short illness. Harold was born on September 20, 1928 in Champion to the late Joseph & May (Dishno) Hamel. He graduated from Champion High School, Class of 1946 and was a life long area resident. Harold was a former Treasurer of Champion Township, he belonged to the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324, and was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Champion. Surviving are his wife, Betty (Kulie) Hamel, whom he married July 23, 1949; 4 sons, Dale Hamel of Champion, Keith (Sue) Hamel of Iron River, Fred (Janine) Hamel of Co, Matt Hamel of Lansing; 5 grandsons, Kevin, Jason, Anthony, Ryan, & Nicholas; and 1 step-grandson, Andrew. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son, Michael; 2 brothers & 2 sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Champion with Rev. Fr. Gilles Brault to officiate. Burial will be in the Champion Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Arrangements are being handled by the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home. |