Former Hudsonville High School Football And Lacrosse Player Chase Ciolek’s Untimely Death Leaves Loved Ones Heartbroken

The late Chase Ciolek graduated from Hudsonville High School in 2024.

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Chase Ciolek, an exceptional athlete from Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away at a young age, leaving his parents and loved ones devastated.

Chase Ciolek, a former star athlete at Hudsonville High School, passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 19.

Some reports claim that Chase took his own life, but no official information confirms the cause of his death.

Chase played both lacrosse and football at the varsity level for Hudsonville High and showcased his exceptional sports skills, leading his team to several victories.

Wearing jersey number 10, he played as a midfielder in lacrosse and as a strong safety and free safety in football.

During the 2023-24 varsity football season, Chase played one game, recording 2 solo and 2 total tackles, averaging 2.0 tackles per game.

Ciolek was not just popular for his amazing sports skills but also was known for his humble and friendly nature.

The whole Hudsonville, Michigan, community mourns the tragic death of Chase Ciolek.

In response to his tragic demise, many of his friends and loved ones are sending their heartfelt condolences to Chase Ciolek’s parents.

Chase Ciolek Is Survived By His Parents, Jody and Tom Ciolek!

Chase Ciolek was born in July 2005 as a second child to father Tom, aka Thomas Ciolek, and mother Jody Lea Ciolek.

The tragic death of Chase has left his parents and siblings devastated.

Jody and Tom often share pictures of thier late son Chase on their social media, expressing their love and pride for him.

Regarding his parents, Chase’s father, Tom, aka Thomas Ciolek, currently serves as the manager of Operations at Tyson Foods in Zeeland, Michigan.

Tom has been working with Tyson Foods for over 11 years; he joined the company in October 2013 as a Plant Engineer before being promoted to Maintenance Manager I.

Before that, he worked with Hillshire Brands for 14 years as an associate and senior project Engineer. He joined Hillshire in 1999 as a senior CAD operator.

Tom earned his bachelor of science and manufacturing engineering degree from Ferris State University in 2004 and his AAS in Computer-Aided Design from ITT Technical Institute in 1999.

Very little information about his mother, Jody, is available. However, one report says that Jody was born in 1978.

In addition to Chase Ciolek’s parents, left to cherish his life are his three siblings, elder sister Aubrey, two brothers, and his whole family and loved ones.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • The Late Chase Ciolek’s sister Aubrey Ciolek graduated from Grand Valley State University and currently works at Butterworth Hospital.
  • He was in a relationship with Emery Ulberg, his high school sweetheart. The couple had been dating for over four years before his tragic demise.
  • Chase’s family is yet to provide information regarding his funeral service.
Suruchi Lohani
Suruchi Lohani
Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.

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