Hazel Gladys Kukulka's Obituary
Hazel Gladys Kukulka, 96, of Jackson, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Hazel’s family and friends will gather from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Eineder Funeral Homes – Michigan Center Chapel. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jeff Sheeks will officiate. Interment will take place at Roseland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, MI.
Hazel was born on March 2, 1930, in Frakes, KY, to Foster and Bertha (Partin) Wilson. She graduated from Bell County High School. Hazel married the love of her life, Steve Kukulka, on December 22, 1952, in Indiana. While her children were young, she was a homemaker. As they aged, Hazel found work at Michigan Seat (known as Milsco-Michigan today) as a factory worker and as a cook in a couple restaurants. She loved planting flowers and sewing. Hazel was wonderful at creating crafts with yarn through sewing, crocheting and knitting; making quilts, oven mitts and many other useful tools for around the house. Most importantly, she loved her family. Hazel was very family orientated. She enjoyed visiting family members near or far and always keeping connected. Hazel was the kind of person who you could always count on to help you out. She will be remembered as a loving, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who had a big heart.
Hazel will be missed by her children, Gary Kukulka, Bille Rimer and Dave (Lorie) Kukulka; her siblings, Jewell (Bill) Long, Jeanne Mills and Dennie Wilson; her grandchildren, Autumn, Arin, Tess, Neal, Emilee, and Mitchell; her great grandchildren, Scarlett, Charlotte, Maddie, Oaklynn and Lily; many nieces and nephews; and many extended family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, Foster and Bertha ; her husband of 41 years, Steve; 9 siblings; and many beloved extended family members.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please leave a message of comfort for Hazel’s family or sign her guestbook at https://www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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