- Date Of Death: March 11, 2017
- State: Michigan
Escanaba, MI
Therese H. Sebeck, age 89, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2017, at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.
Therese was born October 25, 1927, in Escanaba, the daughter of John and Delia (Dousi) Hurkmans. She was raised in Northland and was a 1945 graduate of Gwinn High School. On September 14, 1946, Therese was united in marriage to Melvin Sebeck, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Escanaba, and together the couple made their home and raised their family in Gladstone. In 1981, Therese and Mel moved to Escanaba where they had resided since. Mel preceded Therese in death on April 13, 2013. Throughout the years, Therese worked for various employers. She eventually made a career at Bishop Noa Home, in Escanaba, as the housekeeping supervisor until her retirement in 1993. During her life, Therese enjoyed hiking, camping, and traveling. Additionally, she was a longtime member of St. Joseph St. Patrick Parish in Escanaba.
Therese is survived by:
Sons: Bob (Laurel), Jerry (Annie), and Jeff (Mandy) Sebeck
Daughters: Mary (Dave) Schram and Linda (Roger) Guenette
Brother: Tony (Sonya) Hurkmans
Sisters: Caroline and Rose Lynch
Grandchildren: Cheryl (Brian), Tom (Dana), Tammy (Jim), Greg (Heather),
Jamie (Lori), Rob, Jeremy (Paula), Holly, Jacob (Trisha),
Jon (Kiely), and Paige
Great Grandchildren: Troy D., Tara, Tyler, Ryan, Haley, Megan, Kierra, Troy M.,
Kylie, Darien, Jacob, Liana, and Cody Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, John and Delia, and her husband, Melvin, Therese was preceded in death by:
Brothers: Jim, Bill, Nick, Joe, and Guy
Sisters: Maryann, Betty, Ann, Lucy, Millie and Marge
