Stephen Carl Kaminski II, age 73 of Manistee, Michigan died unexpectedly Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
He was born on December 28, 1946 in Manistee, Michigan and was the son of the late Stephen Sr. and Marjorie (Fortin) Kaminski. He was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class 1965. Stephen married Eleanor Elaine Skeans (the daughter of Hubert and Oadie (Glenn) Skeans on November 7, 1969 in Manistee, Michigan. He had worked for the Manistee News Advocate as a child. He served as a specialist 4th. Class in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War, from June 7, 1966 until March 8, 1968. After his release from the army, Stephen was employed with the Hardy Salt Company and retired from AKZO Salt Company in 1995. He was also a bus driver for FIVECAP head start, until his medical condition prevented him from working any longer. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and playing golf. He liked spending time with his family and friends, especially the late Gary Bishop and his wife Anita.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanor E. Kaminski of Manistee, his son Keith Kaminski of Manistee, and his daughter and son in-law, Tami and Mike Surrarrer of Scottville, two grandchildren; Jordan Kaminski and Sarah Kaminski, both of Manistee, five great grandchildren Natalie, Zooey, Scarlett, Lillian Kaminski and Zaylynn Arkwright all of Manistee, his three sisters and two brothers in-law, Jean Nowak, Sue and James Magmer and Debbie and Frank Kawalec all of Manistee, four brothers, Roger Kaminski, Allan Kaminski and Robert "Paco" Kaminski all of Manistee and Donald Kaminski of Ludington, his brother in-law, Paul Petersen of Freesoil. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joan Kaminski on November 24, 2014, his parents, Stephen and Marjorie (Fortin) Kaminski, his in-laws, Hubert and Oadie (Glenn) Skeans, his sisters, Carol Kaminski and Linda Petersen, his brothers, Philip and Ronald Kaminski, his brother in-law, Thomas Nowak and his sister in-law, Lois (Christensen) Kaminski, and his brothers in-law and sisters in-law, Sonny and Avis Skeans, Earl "Bud" and Nadine Skeans, Clifford and Sharon Skeans, Morvin Skeans and Joan Skeans.

According to Stephen's wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Final interment of his cremated remains will take place at the Hulbert Township Cemetery in Hulbert Michigan at a later date.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.