Jean Marie Fischer

Jean Marie Fischer, age 88 of Bad Axe, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 surrounded by her children. She was born on June 12, 1935 in Bad Axe, daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia (Maikrzek) Richards. Jean married Duane McKichan of Bad Axe, on July 1, 1954. They had five children together. Duane preceded Jean in death in 1990 after 36 years of marriage. In 1993 Jean married Sylvester Lamke of Ubly. He preceded her in death in 2000, after 6 years of marriage. In 2001 Jean married Leland Fischer of Marlette, who preceded her in death after almost 11 years of marriage. Jean was always a very hard worker, and held many jobs. A very devoted wife and mother, Jean was an amazing homemaker, an excellent cook and baker who gave new meaning to the term "garden to table". Her pantry and freezer were always filled with home preserved fruits and vegetables that later became delicious meals. Decking her always weed-free garden, were rows of colorful flowers that bloomed from spring through autumn. Whether living in town or country, there was always a large garden in the family yard. Jean also did laundry for the Catholic nuns that lived down the road when her children were small. Each basket of laundry was returned with fresh produce. Later Jean had an extensive Detroit News Paper delivery route, until she began working at Hamill Manufacturing until that factory closed. She then transferred to TRW, in Washington, Michigan where she commuted back and forth with her husband, who also was employed there. In the 1980's Jean began working for Bad Axe K-Mart in customer service, and remained there until she retired. Jean loved music and dancing, and was a whirlwind at dancing the polka, sharing many stories of going to dances all over Huron County as a teen. She was also a beautiful seamstress, making many of her daughters' dresses when they were school-age. She created gorgeous Barbie doll gowns and other doll clothing, that were much superior to store bought doll clothes. She crocheted, did needlework, loved to play cards and do jigsaw or crossword puzzles. Her love of books was great, and she continued reading right up to her death. Jean was a lifelong Catholic, and current parishioner of St. Hubert's in Bad Axe. She loved the rosary and her morning devotions. Jean is survived by her children, Mary (George) Greyerbiehl, Rose (Gary) Respondek, and Douglas (Jami) McKichan, daughter-in-law, Kandi McKichan, grandchildren, Shaun (Susan) Greyerbiehl, Sarah (Steve) Harmon, Rebecca (Christopher) Weller, Michael (Ronda) London, Christopher (Michelle) London, Jeremy (Nicole) London, Jason (Sheree) London, Kayla (Douglas) Cardillo, Shaelee and Zoe McKichan, 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her three above mentioned husbands, sons Charles and infant, Michael McKichan, and grandson, Matthew Greyerbiehl. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 11am at St.Hubert's Parish -Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe. Officiating will be Fr. T. J. Fleming. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 2-8pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe or Wednesday at the church from 10am until the service time at 11am. A scripture/rosary service will be offered on Tuesday at 7:30pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be offered to the Food Pantry at St. Huberts Parish, or to Meadow Lanes Assisted Care in Bad Axe. If you wish to offer your condolences to Jean's family, please go to www.kaufmanfuneralhome.com

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June 12, 1935 - February 18, 2024

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