Leelanau County MI Archives Photo Tombstone.....Kaminski, Harry P. & Betty J. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harold & Linda Saffron lindaj50@charter.net July 14, 2006, 1:50 pm Cemetery: Maple Grove - Empire Name: Harry P. & Betty J. Kaminski Date Of Photograph: July 10, Photo can be seen at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/leelanau/photos/tombstones/maplegroveempire/kaminski52934gph.jpg Image file size: 87.2 Kb Harry P. Kaminski b. 4 Nov. 1919 d. 18 July 2005 AMM2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II Betty J. Kaminski b. 1928 d. 2004 ------------------------------ Social Security Death Index Harry P. Kaminski SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX Last Residence: 49630 Empire, Leelanau, Michigan Born: 4 Nov 1919 Died: 18 Jul 2005 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 ) --------------------------------- TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 20 July 2005 Harry P. Kaminski Died July 18, 2005 EMPIRE - Harry P. Kaminski, 85, of Empire, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at Just a Whisper in Lake Leelanau. Harry was born in Hamtramck on Nov. 4, 1919, to Max and Veronica Kaminski. A veteran of World War II, Harry served with the United States Navy. Following his service to our country, he married his wife, Betty, on June 12, 1945, in Gaylord. For 25 years Harry and Betty lived in Utica, where he was a tool and die maker. In 1982 they moved to the Empire area, where they enjoyed their retirement years. Harry was a very talented builder, constructing many homes and duplexes. He completed all of the work on the structures, including plumbing, electrical and all phases of the building process. He actively planted trees, including many Colorado Blue Spruce on his properties, tremendously enjoying his tree farming. Always desiring to stay busy, he always had a project going. Harry was an avid hunter, was a member and former King Lion of the Empire Lions Club, served with the Civilian Conservation Corps in his early years and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Empire. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Harry is survived by his daughter, Harriet "Sue" Barner of Traverse City; sons, David Kaminski of Empire and Greg (Jan) Kaminski of Redwood City, Calif.; grandchildren, Cheryl Crimando, Michael J. (Kimberly) Crimando, Brittany Kaminski and Jesse Kaminski; and two great-grandchildren, Michael T. Crimando and Olivia Crimando. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Marge Kaminski; a niece, Patricia (Ron) Wilkowski and a cousin Stan (Lillian) Pykosz. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his parents; a brother, Joseph; and a sister, Joan, who died in childhood. Visitation will take place at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Thursday, July, 21, 2005, from 3 to 6 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Empire on Friday, July 22, from 10 to 11 a.m., at which time the Mass of Christian Burial will begin. The Rev. Father Garth Hilmer will serve as celebrant. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Empire. For those desiring to make a memorial contribution in Harry's name, the family asks that you consider the Parkinson Support Group, 10049 E. Grandview Ct., Traverse City, MI 49684. *********************************************************** Social Security Death Index Betty J. Kaminski SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX Last Residence: 49630 Empire, Leelanau, Michigan, United States of America Born: 15 Sep 1928 Died: 10 Mar 2004 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 ) ----------------------------------- TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 12 Mar. 2004 BETTY J. KAMINSKI, 75, of Empire, died Wednesday afternoon, March 10, 2004, at her home. Friends may call on Sunday, March 14, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2004, at St. Philip Catholic Church in Empire, where additional visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass. A full obituary will appear in Saturday's edition of the Record-Eagle. ----------------------------------- TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 13 Mar. 2004 TRAVERSE CITY - Betty Joyce Kaminski, 75, of Empire, died Wednesday afternoon, March 10, 2004, at her home, surrounded by her loving and caring family. Betty had many interests, including traveling, reading, gardening and playing Bingo. She had a special appreciation of nature, but her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family and friends. On June 12, 1948, in Gaylord, Betty married Harry P. Kaminski, who survives. She is also survived by her three children, Greg (Jan) Kaminski of Redwood City, Calif., Harriet 'Sue' Barner of Traverse City, and David (Tracy) Kaminski of Traverse City; four grandchildren, Cheryl Crimando, Michael J. (Kimberly) Crimando, Brittany Kaminski, and Jesse Kaminski; two great- grandchildren, Michael T. Crimando and Olivia Crimando; two loving sisters, Marilyn and Margaret; and special, dear friends, Lillian Pykosz and Margaret Snider. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City on Sunday, March 14, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A funeral mass will be offered at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2004, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Empire, with visitation one hour prior to mass. Rev. Fr. William Lipscomb will serve as the celebrant. Burial will take place in the spring, at Empire Maple Grove Cemetery. In remembrance of Betty, memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation. ----------------------------------- TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 14 Mar. 2004 Betty Joyce Kaminski, 75, of Empire, died March 10; Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/leelanau/photos/tombstones/maplegroveempire/kaminski52934gph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 6.2 Kb