Julie A. (Seta) Shubel

Julie A. Shubel – age 58 of Deckerville, MI, died on May 23, 2025, at Hurley Hospital of

Flint, MI. Julie was born on November 25, 1966, in Detroit, MI as the daughter of Carol & Joseph. She grew up in Howell, MI and attended school at Howell Community Schools.

In 1988, she married Kurt Lewis Shubel in Howell, MI. After graduating, Julie

pursued a license of cosmetology and then went on to gain resistance-free license

training for horses. Julie served with her husband in a local community organization in

Howell, MI and this was just the start to a lifelong commitment of serving. Upon moving

to Deckerville, MI – Julie resurrected the Boy Scouts group for the community and

continued serving on it for over ten years. In 2001, while raising four children and

growing her dream of a horse farm – Julie and her husband opened Above & Beyond

Tuxedo Shop. In the years following, Julie brought the dream of Above & Beyond Farms

to life. A dream which originated from the passion her dad and her shared for horses

while she was growing up. Immediately following this triumph, Julie dipped her toes into

the world of 4H and the equestrian team at Deckerville Schools. Through her business

and 4H, she grew a family who shared her passion for horses and serving the

community.

Julie is survived in life by her loving husband of 37 years, Kurt Lewis Shubel and her

four children; Kendra (Alex) Messing, Jasmine (Caleb) Shubel, Kameron (Jessica)

Shubel, and Justin (Emily) Shubel. One of her greatest joys in life was her

grandchildren; Carter, Jackson, and Charlotte (Kendra & Alex), Sophie, Leo, and Norah

(Jasmine & Caleb), Jasper and Alex (Kameron & Jessica). Julie and Kurt opened their

home to people as they saw a need they could help to meet. While the list is long and

there were too many to count, two who remained at her bedside until the very end were

Jared Seta and Joel (Faith) Pierce.

Julie enriched the lives of many in countless, intangible ways who will carry their impact

with them always. Julie will not be forgotten whether it’s in the memory that comes from

hearing a horse’s whinny, hoofbeats against the ground or the smell of a good coffee

with hazelnut creamer. To be loved by Julie was to be loved unconditionally and entirely.

Family suggests memorials to Julie Shubel Memorial in the hopes of bringing an eternal

memory of Julie to the Sanilac County 4H world. A celebration of life will be held on

June 22, from 1pm-3pm. Please contact the family for more information on the

memorial or celebration of life – thank you.

Arrangements were made by Apsey Funeral Home, where condolences may be sent to Apseyfuneralhome.net