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UPDATE: The grave blessing will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Forest Hill Cemetery (Section 15) in Houghton.
Michael “Mike” Goudge (78) of Quincy Hill died unexpectedly Thursday, February 26, 2026 at UP Health System Portage surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 11, 1947 in Hancock, MI to the late Harry and Angelina (Balma) Goudge. Mike attended the Quincy and Hancock schools and graduated with the Class of 1966. He worked at the Quincy Market, Jim’s Foodmart, Econo Foods, and most recently, Horner Flooring until his retirement.
In 1974, he was united in marriage to Patricia (Rose) who preceded him in death in October 1999.
He was fortunate to find love again and married his current wife, Jean (Whittaker) DeRoche on September 2, 2017 and resided in Pewabic Location on Quincy Hill.
Mike was a devoted husband and stepfather. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. He was an avid Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, and Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, traveling, casino trips and spending time with his family.
In his younger years, he played softball with the Monte Carlo and fire department teams. He was a member of the Quincy Franklin Hancock Township Fire Department, serving his community for 30 years. He also served Quincy Township as clerk for a time.
Through marriage, he became a father and grandfather, in which he treated and loved as his own.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Harry and Angelina Goudge; sister, Mabel Liimatta; brother, Robert “Bobby” Goudge; sisters- in- Law, Joan Whittaker and Ruth Montgomery-Patch; brothers- in -laws, James O’Connell, Nicholas Mandoli, and Daniel “Roach” Dulong, Sr.; and stepson, Donald Archambeau.
Mike is survived by his loving wife and best friend Jean; stepdaughters: Linda (Bill) Hill, Michelle DeRoche, and Nicole (Doug) Hebner; stepson: Barney DeRoche; grandchildren: Eric Archambeau, William Hill, Danielle DeRoche, Christopher DeRoche, Brandon DeRoche, Kayla DeRoche, Ashley Huuki, and Cameron Huuki; and great grand-children: Rylie, Jake and Joe Archambeau; siblings: Marion O’Connell, Elizabeth Mandoli, William (Marlene) Goudge, Josephine (Richard) Kangas, and Ruth Ann Dulong; and sisters-in-law: Wanda Ollanketo and Janet Whittaker. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews, as well as several close friends, most especially Jake Skewes.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 10 until 11 am with a celebration of life service at 11:00 am at the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock with Rev. Father Corey Litzner to officiate. Spring interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton.
The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, to make a donation in Mike’s memory to the Quincy Franklin Hancock Township Fire Department, 20457 Sunshine Road, Hancock, MI 49930 or charity of your choice.
The family of Mike would like to thank the First Responders, Mercy Ambulance and staff at the emergency department at UP Health System Portage for all their compassion and support through this difficult time.
The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.
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