Helene Madej

U. Helene Madej age 66, of Sand Point died Wednesday, January 20, following multiple health problems.

Helene was born October 11, 1949 in Wallach, Germany to the late Johannes and Hildegard (Hoeboer) Leiting. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1960 and then moved to the Pontiac area a short time later.

She married Joseph Madej in 1969 and raised their family in Caseville. Joseph preceded her in death in August of 1985.

Helene worked as a support specialist with Dept of Social Services in Bad Axe, retiring in 2009. After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with her children and their families in Michigan, Colorado and Virginia. She also enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and her little dog, Kay Kay.

Surviving are three children, Michael (Gwen) Frederick, Virginia, Kimberly (David) Sherman of Romeo and Lisa (David) Parrish of Colorado; grandchildren, Nicole, Alaina and Michael John Frederick, Cameron and Kaitlyn Sherman, Kirsti and Hunter Parrish; special friends, Louis and Irene Rybak of Hazel Park; sister, Elke Hall of Lake Orion; brother, John Eric (Deborah) Leiting of Columbiaville and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 6:00 PM Monday evening, January 25, at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Caseville. Rev. Fr. Joseph Schabel former pastor of St Roch Catholic Church will officiate. Friends may call from 2:00 PM until the time of services Monday.