Eugene Ignash

Funeral Information

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.

Family of the Deceased

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.

Biography

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.

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