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Timothy Thomas "Tim" Cretsinger

1978 - 2018

Timothy Thomas "Tim" Cretsinger obituary, 1978-2018, Kalamazoo, MI

BORN

1978

DIED

2018

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Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel - Kalamazoo

622 South Burdick Street

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Timothy Cretsinger Obituary

Cretsinger, Timothy Thomas "Tim" Portage, MI Timothy Thomas "Tim" Cretsinger entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Monday, August 13, 2018. He was born August 3, 1978 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Cynthia (Cantu) Cretsinger and Thomas Baranoski. Tim graduated from Hackett Catholic Central High School in 1996. He received his B.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan in 2001. Tim furthered his education by earning a Juris Doctorate from the Lewis & Clark Law School, Northwestern School of Law in Portland, Oregon in 2006. Tim was currently practicing law from his office in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Tim was an avid reader, a history buff, and loved to "compete" on Jeopardy from the comfort of his home. He was a lover of nature and animals, especially cats. He was quite a prankster with an intellectual wit, who loved to impersonate others and make people laugh. He was a big guy, who diligently advocated for the weak, the small, and the underserved. He protected others from the 'bullies' of the world. He had a huge, generous heart. He is survived by his mother, Cindy; his father, Tom; companion Frances Peasley; step father Mark Cretsinger; grandparents Eloy and Maggie Cantu and Phyllis Baranoski; brother Dan Baranoski; nephews Corbin and Gage Baranoski; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service to celebrate Tim's life will be held at St. Catherine of Siena in Portage, MI, on August 23. Friends may meet the family at the church where a Rosary will be prayed between 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., followed by visitation from 10:30 to 11:00, and mass at 11:00. A luncheon will be held after mass at the same location. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave. Portage Michigan or St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Please visit Tim's personalized webpage for directions, online guestbook, or to leave a condolence. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com.

Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2018.
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I'm so sad to hear this. Tim was a colleague I respected so much for his commitment to immigrant rights. He was a lovely guy and I'm so sorry for his family's loss.

Susan Reed

September 20, 2018

I am absolutely shocked to hear of the passing of a great man whom was taken to early. I just recently had the opportunity to reconnect with Tim both on a personal and business level and was looking forward to more time reconnecting with him.

My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and those that new him. May Tim continue to be the great person he has always been in a new place!

Jason Porter

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September 15, 2018

Cindy,

I was deeply saddened to hear the news, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you attempt to navigate your way through your profound grief. I'm sending love to you now and in the difficult days ahead. You are in my heart.

Debbie O'Brien

Debbie O'Brien

August 23, 2018

Debbie O'Brien

August 23, 2018

Cindy, I was so saddened to read this in the paper today. My heart aches for you. Sending prayers and love to you to help you through this unimaginably difficult time. .

Gwen Wedel

August 23, 2018

I was Tim's office neighbor. I assumed he would be a friend for many more years. Incredibly sad. He had so much to offer this world in the years to come.

Marc Asch

August 22, 2018

To the Cantu family, I want to send my deepest of condolences of the sudden passing of Tim. You all are in my thoughts and prays. My god speed and ease your pain once again.
Tim Mayo

Tim Mayo

August 22, 2018

Tim Mayo

August 22, 2018

Judi Smith Hanko

August 21, 2018

The Kalamazoo County Bar Association sends their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Tim. To his dear mother - I have also lost a son and share in your grief. You are in my heart and prayers.

Jennifer Antidale

August 21, 2018

Dear Cindy - my heart has been heavy with thoughts of you & your loss since I heard this sad news. Although there many years & miles between us, I still remember when Timmy was born. My thoughts, prayers, sympathy and my heart are with you and the entire Cantu, Baranoski and Cretsinger families.
With love,
Stephanie Kozar-Watson

Stephanie Watson

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August 19, 2018

Tracy Carter

August 19, 2018

Cindy, I cannot imagine your grief. Please know you and your family are in my prayers

Sue Louis

August 19, 2018

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23

Rosary

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena

1150 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI

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23

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena

1150 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI

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23

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena

1150 W. Centre Ave., Portage, MI

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622 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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