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Born on Jan. 19, 1942, in Menominee, Michigan, Eugene Michael Smiltneck (aka Gene Michaels) was the son and first child of Arnold Joseph Smiltneck and Marian Elizabeth Hafeman Smiltneck of Menominee County. Gene passed away on Feb. 16, 2026. As a child, Gene was active and curious, especially excelling in music and football. Early on, he […]
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