Madison Jean Heleski, 26 years old, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2026.  Madi was born on February 8, 1999 in Bad Axe, to her parents Leonard Heleski and Lynn (Krinkie) Clark.

Madi brought much joy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her and was a great friend to many. She was very kind hearted and cared greatly for people, putting others often before herself. She was always there to lend a helping hand or listening ear to anyway that needed it. Madi always spoke kindly and had a way of turning everything into something positive.

Madi loved animals, especially dogs, which she was known to sneak into her home and hide before their barking gave her away. She loved her cats and kittens and could be found reading to them and told her mom when she grew up she was always going to read stories to her cats. She enjoyed vacationing on Drummond Island, even though she was afraid of spotting a bear, loved to go fishing, and found joy in riding around and exploring the area around her. Madi enjoyed doing Diamond art and loved to share her finished projects with her mom.

Madi is survived by her mother Lynn (Ken )Clark, her father Leonard Heleski; sisters Amanda Heleski, Jamie (James France) Heleski, two nephews; grandparents Anthony "Tony" and Jean (Casey) Krinkie; aunts and uncles Kenneth Krinkie, Carolyn (Steve) Peruski, Donald (Karen) Heleski, Mary Sue (Erik) Klink, Nick (Alison) Heleski, and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Stanley and Dorothy (Bugenski) Heleski.

Madi will always be loved and missed and leaves behind many broken hearts.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at St. Hubert Parish/ Sacred Heart Catholic church at 11:30am with Fr. Yesu Mulakaleti officiating.

Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 2-7pm at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe, and also at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 until the time of service at 11:30.

Memorials may be offered to Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton in Madi's name.

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