- Obit
We celebrate the life of Ferrysburg resident Felix J. Tokarz, who passed away Monday, November 22, 2010, at the age of 89.
He was born August 12, 1921, in Chicago to Frank and Catherine (Polanczas) Tokarz.
Mr. Tokarz graduated from DePaul University in Chicago and went on to study the Russian language at the University of Chicago as part of his military training. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
After settling his family in Ferrysburg, Felix worked 25 years for Dake Corp. as the export sales manager. Outside of work, he was a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where he served as lector for over 25 years. He was actively involved in church functions, including the DDF Fund Drive, Parish Festival and school committees, and was an adult altar server. Felix never missed a chance to cheer on the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, and he took every opportunity to travel to see his four children and 16 grandchildren. He always enjoyed playing a casual game of cards, reading a great book and engaging everyone he met in friendly conversation.
Felix has been a devoted husband to Anne E. (Szczech) Tokarz since October 5, 1952. She survives him, along with his children: Ken (Marcia)Tokarz of Wausau, Wis., Mary Anne (Dave) DeMarse of Grand Haven, Dan (Elia) Tokarz of Palatine, Ill., and Ron Tokarz of Vestal, N.Y.; as well as 16 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and sister Harriet (nee Hermina) Buck of Port Barrington, Ill.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Das.
We are all blessed by his long and happy life, and look forward to being reunited with him in Heaven for eternity.
Friends may meet the family from 3-5 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010, at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven, with a Rosary Service beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spring Lake with the Rev. Father Daniel DePew as celebrant. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post 28 Honor Guard. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Felix may be given to St. Mary's School.
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- Felix was born on August 12, 1921 and passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010.
Felix was a resident of Ferrysburg, Michigan at the time of his passing.
Mr. Tokarz graduated from DePaul University in Chicago and went on to study the Russian language at the University of Chicago as part of his military training.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife Anne.
Friends may meet the family from 3-5 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven, with a Rosary Service beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2010 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Spring Lake with Rev. Fr. Daniel DePew as celebrant. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post #28 Honor Guard. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in honor of Felix may be given to St. Marys School.
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Konieczny Szczech Family History
1921 - 2010 (89 years)
