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1929 - 2010
 Age: 80
WOLOWNIK, Edward P.
Paw Paw
Ed passed away Sunday evening, March 14, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born November 8, 1929 in Paw Paw the son of the late Roman and Kathryn (Tribalski) Wolownik. Ed was employed by Arnold Harvey Ford as a service manager for over 40 years before his retirement. He played in the mens softball league for many years, was an avid bowler in several leagues, member of the Wednesday night Poker Club, coached for many years in the summer league youth baseball and played a big part in the building the Paw Paw Youth Baseball complex. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church, Paw Paw where he served as an usher, lector, and minister of Holy Communion. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3798, Paw Paw served on the Paw Paw Village Council for many years and was a member of the Paw Paw Housing Commission. Surviving are his wife the former Dolores Ziegler; 4 children, Mark Wolownik, Kathy Price and Sue Wolownik all of Paw Paw and Bob (Dawn) Wolownik of Comstock Park, MI; 8 grandchildren, Abby, Steve, Jennifer, Jessica, Conner, Dustin, Matt and Dylan; 2 great grandchildren, Tyler and Sean; 2 brothers, Steve Wolownik and Ray (Barb) Wolownik both of Spring Hill, FL; 2 sisters, Stella (Jack) Crook of Paw Paw and Lillian (Dick) Miller of Pensacola, FL; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Andy. Family will receive friends Thursday 5-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday 11 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Joseph Xavier celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease). |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Ben Donora Jr
Tuesday March 30, 2010 at
10:23 PM
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Mark and family - my condolences go out to you and the family. Not easy, but remember the best of times.
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Bryan Brooks
brooksie34@roadrunner.com
Friday March 19, 2010 at
9:30 AM
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To all of Eddie's family: My deepest sympathy goes out for the loss of Ed. Due to being in FL, I will be unable to be with the family during this difficult time. It will forever be in my mind the times that Ed and I were able to share during baseball and softball functions. May God bless Ed and the Wolownik family.
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Butch Hindenach
Thursday March 18, 2010 at
4:35 PM
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Very sorry to hear of the loss of Ed. He was a great person, outstanding sense of humor, and a very caring individual.
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John Hrycko
Thursday March 18, 2010 at
4:08 PM
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My parents and I considered Eddie
more family than a friend. He was
very special to me as a young rodder who wanted a car to run faster and be louder.
I will miss him.
I am not able to attend the funeral but will light a candle at
The Grotto at Notre Dame.
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James Kidd
Thursday March 18, 2010 at
11:43 AM
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Abby & Jason, My condolence and prayers are with you and your family for your loss.
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Dorothy Kidd & Dianna Miller
lindahoman66@yahoo.com
Thursday March 18, 2010 at
10:28 AM
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Abby and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
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Dolores Butler
dolbutler@btc-bci.com
Wednesday March 17, 2010 at
10:39 PM
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I've been a neighbor of Ed's for many years and am truly going to miss him.Ed and his family were really great neighbors.
God Bless Him.
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Linda Brown-Winters
Wednesday March 17, 2010 at
10:18 PM
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Dear Kathy & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and in my heart too.
Sincerely,
Linda Winters & Family
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Michael Price
mprice0121@aol.com
Wednesday March 17, 2010 at
3:18 PM
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To all of Ed's Family:
Betsy and I were very saddened to hear of Coach's passing-he was a very special part of the Paw PAw community we know and love. It seems like only yesterday that Eddie was leading us to victory (and great memories) around the baseball fields of West Michigan. He provided many young men like me an opportunity to play summer baseball in a most enjoyable way. His dedication to his family and his friendship to us who knew him will never be forgotten. While he physically is no longer with us, i really think he simply was "waived home" and he is looking for a place we can all play again someday.
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Anne Wolownik
Wednesday March 17, 2010 at
1:08 PM
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Dear Delores and family, I heard from Karen and Sarah about Ed's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the earlier days and how kind and thoughtful he was towards me. Many good times we had at the outings and the Christmas parties and especially introducing me to the perrogies we made at the old house in Lawton. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With fond memories, love, Anne.
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Keith Russell
kbrussell@hughes.net
Wednesday March 17, 2010 at
11:59 AM
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Dear Mark and the Wolownik Family,
My deeepest sympathy for your recent loss. Unfortunately, I am out of town on a business trip and will not be able to attend the visitation or the services.
I wanted to let you know that I although I did not know Ed as well as I would have like to, I always apreciated his warm smile and conpetitive spirit when playing softball against the "Old Boys" that included Russ Hackenberg and others. I continue to live in this area because of people like Ed. He was a class act in all aspects that I knew him and I will will miss him dearly.
May it bring you comfort knowing that he was well respected a very much appreciated by me and many others. Too many of these great people are leaving us too soon.
Keith "Reggie" Russell
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Karen (Wolownik) Albert
Wednesday March 17, 2010 at
10:09 AM
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We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed's passing. We wanted to come for the services, but our daughter is due to arrive any day and we are unable to travel. The family is in our thoughts. Love, Karen & Michael
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Lynn Summers
lynnsummers99@gmail.com
Tuesday March 16, 2010 at
3:09 PM
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Kate & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Summers
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Cris Wright Martin
Tuesday March 16, 2010 at
12:16 PM
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Kathy and family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May the wonderful memories of your dad give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With Love - Cris (Wright) Martin
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