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1920 - 2006
Age: 86
CZUHAJEWSKI, Steve T.
34 ½ Street
Paw Paw
Passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 2, 2006 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Steve was born January 10, 1920 in Argo, Illinois, the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Bryla) Czuhajewski. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army in the European Theater as a radio operator with the 830th Engineer Battalion. He was a member and volunteer of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw. He was a member and Past Commander of the American Legion, McGowan-Johnson Post # 68, Paw Paw, and the Past Commander’s Club. He was instrumental in starting the American Legion Nursing Scholarship. Steve was employed by Tuttle Floral Company, Paw Paw and later in Mechanical Maintenance at Western Michigan University until his retirement in 1982. After retirement, Steve worked at The Shopping Center, Paw Paw. Steve loved hunting and gardening. On November 8, 1947 in Paw Paw Steve was united in marriage to Emily D. Grzetich who survives. Also surviving are a son, Stephen Cheski of Jacksonville, FL; 2 daughters, Linda (Gary) King of South Bend, IN and Donna (Dave) Barry of Kalamazoo; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brothers, Adam (Lois) Czuhajewski, John (Mary) Czuhajewski and Thomas Czuhajewski all of Paw Paw; sisters, Cecelia (Gene) Roberts of Kalamazoo, Lottie Warner of Three Rivers and Theresa Kapka of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Stanley, Frank and Joseph; 2 sisters, Mary Czuhajewski and Genevieve Dzialowski. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a vigil service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan celebrant. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Paw Paw, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church Paw Paw or the Paw Paw American Legion Nursing Scholarship Fund. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Czuhajewski
Thursday September 7, 2006 at
10:11 AM
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Emily & Family,
We want to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Michael, Jackie, Leah, Michelle & Emily (Chicago, Illinois)
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Ron & Phylis Welch
Wednesday September 6, 2006 at
7:44 PM
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Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you both.
Ron & Phyl
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Cathy Ilich
Wednesday September 6, 2006 at
7:21 PM
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Dear Donna,
I am very sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God rest his sole.
Cathy Ilich
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Diane Delach
ddelach@portagelibrary.info
Wednesday September 6, 2006 at
2:42 PM
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Dear Donna & Dave and Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your father, Donna... and know that many people join me in sending our prayers and wishes for your comfort and peace of mind. Love, Diane
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Janice Mackay
Wednesday September 6, 2006 at
9:57 AM
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Dear Donna,
You and your family are my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is any way I can help. May God bring you comfort and peace.
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Lou Irwin Jr.
Wednesday September 6, 2006 at
9:40 AM
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Donna, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Amy Shaffer
Tuesday September 5, 2006 at
12:45 PM
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Dear Donna,
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. May it help you to know that many people care.
In sympathy and friendship,
Amy Shaffer
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Laura Stefanski
laurastefanski@borgess.com
Tuesday September 5, 2006 at
12:34 PM
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Donna,
My heart-felt sympathies extended to you and your family. I can't imagine what a loss of a father must feel like. Please let me know if there is anything I can do - even if you ever just need a friend to talk to.
You're in my prayers,
Laura
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Ria Bush
RiaBush@AOL.com
Tuesday September 5, 2006 at
10:30 AM
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Dear Emily and family,
Roger and I wish to express our condolences in your loss of your husband, father, father-in-law and (great)grandfather. We remember fondly the days when we bowled with you at Rainbow Lanes. Those were enjoyable times indeed. May you draw strength from fond memories of your life together. Be well and God bless you,
Ria and Roger Bush
560 Lincoln Road
Otsego, MI 49078
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Jay Barry
Monday September 4, 2006 at
9:25 PM
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We are very, very sorry to hear of this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
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Joe Czuhajewski
jczuha@sbcglobal.net
Monday September 4, 2006 at
9:07 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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