Eunice Jean McKenzie

Eunice Jean McKenzie, 83 years old of Ubly, Michigan, passed away on October 6, 2026 at Lakeview Extended care of Harbor Beach. She was born on June 5, 1943 to the late Charles and Vivian (Near) Little. She married Donald McKenzie, September 1965 and they were married for 36 years before he passed away. Together they raised their two sons on their family farm.

Eunice was a very dedicated wife and mother and enjoyed baking and cooking for her family. Her chicken dumplings were a favorite among her many dishes she prepared. She spent her days helping with the milking of the cows, tending to her garden and also enjoyed hunting in her younger years. Eunice collected Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, and started a walking club at her church where she was a very involved member. Traveling with her husband was a way they enjoyed spending time together, and she continued to enjoy some traveling after he passed away. Eunice enjoyed listening to Elvis and also Gospel music. Spending time with her children and grandchildren brought her great joy as did spending time with her siblings.

Her Faith was how she Lived and Loved.

Eunice is survived by her sons Michael (Tina) McKenzie and Marc (Amy) McKenzie; grandchildren Brandon (Liz) Zdrojewski, Thomas J. (Laura) Messing, Bryant (Valerie) Messing, Eathan McKenzie, Ella McKenzie, Elise McKenzie; great-grandchildren Braden, Lana, Sylvia, Elsa, John, Josie and Cody. Eunice is also survived by her brothers; Merlin (LaDonna) Little, Daniel (Bregetta) Little; sisters June Little and Jewell Hacker. Along with her parents and husband Donald, she was preceded in death by her siblings; Edward, Willet, Edgar, Phyllis Little, Doris Lawrance and Erlene Preston.

The funeral service for Eunice McKenzie will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, October 12, 2026 at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe with Pastor Phil Hall of Harvest Church officiating.

Visitation will be on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 9:30am to 12:00pm at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com