Kathryn Ellen Hamel

Kathryn was born in Crystal Falls, MI, on October 15, 1934, a daughter of the late John M. and Ellen M. (Hendrickson) Augustson.

Kathryn was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Republic. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed gardening, reading, restoring antique furniture, and coffee clutching. Most importantly she enjoyed time spent with family and friends. She was a wonderful mother who raised her four children.

Kathryn is survived by four children; Gary (Diane) Hamel, Rose (Robert) Saxwold, Sandra (Paul) Guizzetti and Lori Brewer, five grandchildren; Jesselyn (Ben) Bourque, Travis (Shaly) Guizzetti, Jared Guizzetti, Ciara Brewer, Austin Brewer, six great- grandchildren; Helena, Leeland, Joe, Ryder, Wes, Kaiya, a sister; Millie (Pete) Alatalo along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, husband; David, infant son Johnny, son in law; Bill Brewer, and a brother Larry Augustson.

Kathryn’s family will greet relatives and friends from 2:00-4:00pm on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home where a memorial service will be held at 4:00pm with Rev. D. Michael Carriere officiating.

The service will be livestreamed at Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Homes Facebook page, which can be found at www.facebook.com/ bjorkandzhulkie/.

A dessert social will be held at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming following the service.

Memorial considerations may be directed to UPAWS donations can be made at upaws.org in memory of Kathryn.

Kathryn’s obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com.