John Adam Czachowrski

John Adam Czachowrski Lansing Age 85, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 at his home in Lansing with his two children by his side. John was born in Bridgeville, MI. on March 1, 1925. John lived in the Colony as a young boy before moving to Elsie, where his parents bought a farm. John grew up there working on his fathers farm as well as neighboring farms until he was drafted at age 19 and served his country in the Army. John met his future wife Joann Bunge in Owosso and they were married in St. Johns were they enjoyed 50 years of marriage until her passing in May 2002 . John and Joann rented small apartments so they could save money to build their own home. When they built their home on Ora St. back in the 1950's, they were in the country. Years later the city limit was extended , putting John and Joann within the city limits. John loved the outdoors. He did a lot of trapping and fishing over the years but coon hunting was his passion. John hauled cars for a living and was a member of the Teamsters. John is survived by two children, AnnMarie Czachowrski of Grand Ledge and Steven John Czachowrski of Lansing, sister, Mary Ujlaky, sisters in law, Betty Czachowrski, Sharon Cutler and Sue Isaac, one brother-in-law, Jerry Bunge and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his wife Joann, his parents, William and Mary (Gurdziel) Czachowrski, brothers, William and Ed, sisters Wantina (Joe) Vanhorn, Anne Czachowrski and Lottie (Charles) Bohac. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Osgood Funeral Homes, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, MI. 48879., with a two hour visitation taking place prior to the service at the funeral home from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Pastor Kathy Leydorf will officiate and burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. To learn more about John and view his lifestory film, visit his personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/60276 where you can share a memory or a photo, and sign his memory book.