Walter Kabara
July 24th, 1921 - August 31st, 2013
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Walter's Obituary
Walter’s life began on July 24, 1921 in Chicago, IL the son of Frank and Josephine Krzemien Kabara. He was united in marriage to Jane Kozimor on July 27, 1946 in Chicago, IL. He severed his country by enlisting on October 12, 1943 in the U.S. Navy. He earned the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific (1Star), American Area, and the Philippine Liberation ribbon.
Walter retired from Sundstrand. He is a member of Holy Maternity for 61 years, the VFW Post 1855, the Moose, and the Knights of Columbus 2113 where he was a 4th degree and on the honor guard. He was the Senior Representative for the Dowagiac Dial-a-Ride. He was a very good bowler, enjoyed golf and a member of the CRO-AM Group, reading, traveling with his wife and friends, gardening, and spending time with his grandkids. He will be missed.
His loving family includes one son John (Lori) Kabara of Niles, MI, a daughter Kathleen (Gregory) Schmidt of Dearborn, MI, grandchildren, Angela (Darius) Hurley of Batavia, IL, Gregory (Danielle) Schmidt of Dearborn, MI, Nichole (Barry) Kabara of Niles, MI, Sarah Schmidt of Chicago, IL, Andy (Elia) Kabara of Niles, MI, Emily Schmidt of New Haven, CT, and Jared Kabara of Ann Arbor, MI, and great grandchildren Liam, Olivia, and Molly.
Walter passed away on August 31, 2013 at Lakeland Medical Center, Niles, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son James, and bothers Edward and Casimar.
His family will gather with friends at Yazel-Clark Chapel, 405 Center, St. Dowagiac, MI, on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 6:00pm till 8:00pm with a Rosary said at 7:30pm. Visitation will also be on Wednesday, September 4th at Yazel-Clark Chapel from 10:00am until time to process to Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, Dowagiac, MI for a11:00am mass. Celebrating will be Father Kevin Covert. Burial will be at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, MI. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Walter at www.yazel-clark.com.
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