Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hozeski, Kenneth 2015
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Ionia Sentinel Standard, 18 Aug 2015

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Kenneth W. Hozeski was called to
his heavenly reward and rest on Aug. 16, 2015.  Ken was born on May 1, 1938, in
Grand Rapids, Michigan.  His parents were Gerard and Dorothy (Plastchore)
Hozeski.  He lived his married life in Wyoming, Grandville, Canadian Lakes, and
Ionia, Michigan.

He is survived by his wife and best friend (Gloria (Obiedzinski) who he married
on Aug. 13, 1960.  He and Gloria celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this
year.

His children are June & Doug Kuiper, Anita & Bruce Scott, Randal & Sandra
Hozeski, Kevin & Karen Hozeski, and Angela and Allan VanEss.  Grandchildren are
Tom (Heather) & Brittinea Emperor, Megan Barker, Staci & Matt Kuiper, Jacob,
Lianna, & Ian Scott, Kalina, Connor, & Kendra Hozeski, Elise, Grant & Erika
Hozeski, Ali (Steven) Luke, Jake, Kate, & Lily VanEss and Joey.  Great
grandchildren are Kourtnee and Lance Doty.

Ken graduated from Catholic Central High School and Aquinas College with a
Bachelor of Science degree majoring in engineering.  He worked at American
Sating Co. and then joined the staff at Steelcase where he retired in 1992 as a
Product Engineering Manager at the context plant.  Ken and fellow employees
obtained many patents for Steelcase.

He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Father Fierle Council #944, a
longtime member of the American Philatelic Society as stamps were one of his
passions.  After retirement he founded K. Hozeski & Associates and attended many
stamp shows in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.  He was the treasurer of Boy Scout
Troop #3391 in Grandville for many years.  He was instrumental in the formation
of the St. Pius X golf league being the president and secretary in the formative
years.  He was a member of the St. Pius X Education Board and he was also a past
board member of the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation, where he helped
form policy for the betterment of the community.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing,
gardening, reading, traveling and living life to the fullest.

His faith, family, and friends (especially Dave & Clarice Kozak, Jim & Barb
VanSolkema, AI & Cookie Karrip, Jim & Linda Bulkowski, John & Bobbie Hickey and
the Canterbury Estates Bingo group, were the core of his life.  We will miss his
wisdom, courage, and smile.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SS Peter & Paul Capital
Campaign Fund, or Hospice of Michigan.  A rosary and visitation (with memories)
will be on Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia led by Fr. Tom
Boufford.  Rosary 5:30 p.m.  Visitation 6-8 p.m., with sharing of memories at
7:30 p.m.  Mass of Christian burial will be at SS Peter & Paul Church on Friday,
Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Michael Danner as celebrant.  


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