Della Finkel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Della Margaret (Neal) Finkel, aged 98, passed away April 23, 2021, in Courtney Manor, Bad Axe. Della, daughter of Joseph and Susie Neal, was born and graduated from high school in Harbor Beach. In 1950, she married Howard Finkel and moved to the family farm in Port Hope. Upon retirement they moved to Harbor Beach where they lived another 25+ years. They were together at Courtney Manor for the past year after Della fell and broke her hip. Howard passed away 4 months ago, just a few days short of their 70th wedding anniversary. Della loved to laugh and she was married to the perfect man who provided her with countless jokes over the years. In addition to farming Della served as Gore Township Treasurer for more than 4 years and was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Della’s passion was sewing. She could sew anything from the simplest item to a wedding gown. Friends, family and neighbors were always at the house needing something altered or sewn from a pattern. In later years her passion turned to quilting. She belonged to the church sewing circle where she enjoyed many hours in the company of the her quilting friends. Over the years she made quilts and baby quilts for the grandchildren, now cherished more than ever by each recipient. Della was preceded in death by her three sisters Blanche Laeder, Gertrude Arndt and Bernice Asher. She is survived by twins Brian (Nancy) Finkel, Sterling Heights; Brenda (Frank) Kover, Cape Coral, FL; and daughter JoCarol (Elwin) Kautz of Melvin; 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for both Della and Howard will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach. Memorials may be donated to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Port Hope. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com.

Della Finkel

August 31, 1922 - April 23, 2021