Eugenia Hofbauer

Eugenia Marie Hofbauer

Eugenia Marie Hofbauer, age 85, of Lake Isabella passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Jean was born on August 6, 1927 to Walter and Helen Kreszewski in Detroit. She lived in the Detroit area until 1980 when she relocated to Lake Isabella, MI. In 1944 Jean married Henry Hofbauer at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Detroit. Jean retired in 1979 after 23 years of service from Acme Precision as an inspector for the Auto Industry. "Mean Jean" was loved for her feisty personality and big heart. Jean would always lend an ear to family and friends. She loved U of M Football, Detroit Tigers, crossword, word search and jigsaw puzzles, bingo, and animals but her most treasured time was spent with family. Jean was a member of VFW Auxiliary 4106 and was a past president of the UAW Local 117.

Jean is survived by her children: Robert Hofbauer, Gary (Margaret Mary) Hofbauer, Karen (Ted) Segatti and Larry (Julie) Hofbauer; 5 grandchildren: Scott Hofbauer, Stacy Ostermeyer, Michael Hofbauer, Tim Hofbauer and Dan Hofbauer; great-granddaughter, Rileigh; sisters, Delores and Lottie and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Henry in 1989 and a brother, Gerald.

A memorial service for Jean has been scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maier Family Funeral Home in Weidman. There will be a visitation with the family from 1 to 3 p.m prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in Jean's memory may be made to Woodland Hospice of Mt. Pleasant. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

The family has entrusted arrangements to Maier Family Funeral Home, Weidman 989-644-5000. www.maierfuneralhome.com