Hiroko K. Chappel

On the morning of June 21, 2019, Hiroko Chappel, age 83 of Midland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland. Hiroko was born to Kinbei and Hisako Kuga on June 9, 1936 where was raised in Tokyo, Japan. She met her husband Stanley when he was stationed in Japan while serving in the US Army. They were married on October 20, 1955. They moved to Bay City where they started their life together and were blessed with their daughter Nancy. After 49 years of marriage, Stanley passed away on February 23, 2005. Hiroko loved nature, especially birds, flowers, going for walks, adventures, listening to music and dancing. She also loved to read romance & mystery novels, but one of her greatest joys was cooking for her family and friends. Most of all she loved her 2 beautiful granddaughters Allie & Jessica. Hiroko had many pets throughout her life and really loved animals. She was an amazing beautiful, caring, personable, and strong woman. Hiroko was a loving wife, mom, and spoiling grandmother. She made friends wherever she went. Hiroko was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she volunteered making knitted baby & lap blankets for the needy. Hiroko volunteered at the Saginaw Japanese Culture Center and Tea House where she often performed traditional Japanese dances. Surviving is her daughter, Nancy (Jeff) McNeal of Sanford; granddaughters, Allie McNeal of Charlotte, North Carolina and Jessica McNeal of Dallas, Texas; siblings, Masaki Kuga, Nortiko Nobe, Mikiko Ebilara, Eisuka Kuga; also many nieces and nephews still residing Japan. Per the wishes of Hiroko, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be conducted at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jung Eun Yum officiating. Family will receive guests at the church on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with memorial service at 6:30 p.m., followed by refreshments. Interment of her ashes will be next to her husband in the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan. Memorials may be offered to the Alzheimer's Association 3600 N. Saginaw Rd., Midland or the Humane Society of Midland County 4371 E. Ashman St., Midland. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Personal messages of support may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com Visitation First United Methodist Church

Tuesday, June 25, 2019
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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315 W. Larkin St.
Midland, MI 48640
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
6:30 PM
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315 W. Larkin St.
Midland, MI 48640
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