Aunt Mary, Steve, Eric and Chris my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Uncle Jim will be fondly remembered.
James Leonard Yagiela
James Leonard Yagiela
November 5, 1935 ~ July 17, 2016
James Leonard Yagiela, 80, of Hampton Twp., our determined and hardworking husband, dad, and grandpa was born into eternal life on the morning of Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Bay City on November 5, 1935, the son of the late George and Anna (Sika) Yagiela. On December 7, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Mary Kunish. Jim was a focused and devoted farmer, and cherished his time hunting at the cabin in the Upper Peninsula, along with fishing locally. He was a parishioner of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish and will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered by his entire family for generations to come. Jim leaves to carry on his legacy, his loving wife of forty-seven years, Mary and their children, Steven (Wendy) Yagiela, Eric (Marsha) Yagiela, Christopher (Megan) Yagiela; grandchildren, Alec, Shae, Kyle, Connor, Lauren, and his sister-in-law, JoAnn Yagiela. He will remain alive in the hearts of his special nephew, Paul Yagiela, and special friends, Delbert Benson, Jim VanSumeren, Jerry Mahoney, Larry “Mouse” Horner, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, Jim was welcomed home to heaven by his siblings, Rose (John) Adamowski, Antoinette “Toni” (Edward) Kowalski, Mary Jane (Tim) Socia, John (Maureen) Yagiela, Louis Yagiela, and Joseph Yagiela. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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July 17, 2016
James Leonard Yagiela, 80, of Hampton Twp., our determined and hardworking husband, dad, and grandpa was born into eternal life on the morning of Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Bay City on November 5, 1935, the son of the late George and Anna (Sika) Yagiela. On December 7, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Mary Kunish. Jim was a focused and devoted farmer, and cherished his time hunting at the cabin in the Upper Peninsula, along with fishing locally. He was a parishioner of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish and will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered by his entire family for generations to come. Jim leaves to carry on his legacy, his loving wife of forty-seven years, Mary and their children, Steven (Wendy) Yagiela, Eric (Marsha) Yagiela, Christopher (Megan) Yagiela; grandchildren, Alec, Shae, Kyle, Connor, Lauren, and his sister-in-law, JoAnn Yagiela. He will remain alive in the hearts of his special nephew, Paul Yagiela, and special friends, Delbert Benson, Jim VanSumeren, Jerry Mahoney, Larry "Mouse" Horner, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, Jim was welcomed home to heaven by his siblings, Rose (John) Adamowski, Antoinette "Toni" (Edward) Kowalski, Mary Jane (Tim) Socia, John (Maureen) Yagiela, Louis Yagiela, and Joseph Yagiela. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Aunt Mary and family, Floyd and I were saddened to hear of Uncle Jim’s passing. He is now celebrating with his brothers and sisters. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Mary, Steve, Eric and Chris, we are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping all of you I our thoughts and prayers. George and Mary Kay Lynch
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Aunt Mary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great sorrow on the passing of uncle Jim. Bob had a nice time on his last visit with him.
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My sympathy to Mary and family on Jim’s passing. He was always a nice guy, with a big smile. I know my dad, Alger, Uncle Bill Howell, Jerry Mahoney enjoyed many good times up north at the hunting ‘camp’ with Jim and Louie. Lots of photos of their rustic hunting trips. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in your memories of your husband, dad, grandpa as the days go by.
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We were sad to hear of the passing of our neighbor and friend, Jim. He has always been so kind to our family, often stopping to visit or just wave as he drove by. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Russ, Kathy, Haley and Alex Gorski
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My condolences to Jim’s family. Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I knew Jim back when we were all young guys growing up together. He always had a smile and was a fun guy to be around. He was a good friend to have and I’m sure he will be missed. RIP old friend. Bill Cataline
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We are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are offered for your family.
Ben and Sheryl Macnowski
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Aunt Mary and family, Floyd and I were saddened to hear of Uncle Jim’s passing. He is now celebrating with his brothers and sisters. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Mary, Steve, Eric and Chris my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Uncle Jim will be fondly remembered.
Mary, Steve, Eric and Chris, we are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping all of you I our thoughts and prayers. George and Mary Kay Lynch
Aunt Mary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great sorrow on the passing of uncle Jim. Bob had a nice time on his last visit with him.
My sympathy to Mary and family on Jim’s passing. He was always a nice guy, with a big smile. I know my dad, Alger, Uncle Bill Howell, Jerry Mahoney enjoyed many good times up north at the hunting ‘camp’ with Jim and Louie. Lots of photos of their rustic hunting trips. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in your memories of your husband, dad, grandpa as the days go by.
Mary Smith
We were sad to hear of the passing of our neighbor and friend, Jim. He has always been so kind to our family, often stopping to visit or just wave as he drove by. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Russ, Kathy, Haley and Alex Gorski
We are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are offered for your family.
Ben and Sheryl Macnowski
My condolences to Jim’s family. Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I knew Jim back when we were all young guys growing up together. He always had a smile and was a fun guy to be around. He was a good friend to have and I’m sure he will be missed. RIP old friend. Bill Cataline