Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Clark Chapel

405 Center Street

Dowagiac, Michigan

Walter Kabara Obituary

July 24, 1921 - Aug. 31, 2013
DOWAGIAC - Walter's life began on July 24, 1921 in Chicago, IL, the son of Frank & Josephine Krzemien Kabara. He was united in marriage to Jane Kozimor on July 27, 1946 in Chicago, IL. He served his country by enlisting on October 12, 1943 in the U.S. Navy. He earned the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific (1Star), American Area, & the Philippine Liberation ribbon. Walter retired from Sundstrand. He is a member of Holy Maternity for 61 years, the VFW Post 1855, the Moose, and the Knights of Columbus 2113 where he was a 4th degree & on the honor guard. He was the Senior Representative for the Dowagiac Dial-a-Ride. He was a very good bowler, enjoyed golf & was a member of the CRO-AM Group, reading, traveling with his wife & friends, gardening, & spending time with his grandkids. He will be missed. His loving family includes one son, John (Lori) Kabara of Niles, MI; a daughter, Kathleen (Gregory) Schmidt of Dearborn, MI; grandchildren, Angela (Darius) Hurley of Batavia, IL, Gregory (Danielle) Schmidt of Dearborn, MI, Nichole (Barry) Kabara of Niles, MI, Sarah Schmidt of Chicago, IL, Andy (Elia) Kabara of Niles, MI, Emily Schmidt of New Haven, CT, and Jared Kabara of Ann Arbor, MI, and great-grandchildren, Liam, Olivia, and Molly. Walter passed away on August 31, 2013 at Lakeland Medical Center, Niles, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, James and brothers, Edward and Casimar. His family will gather with friends at Yazel-Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI, on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a Rosary said at 7:30 pm. Visitation will also be on Wednesday, September 4th at Yazel-Clark Chapel from 10:00 am until time to process to Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, Dowagiac, MI for a 11:00 am Mass. Celebrating will be Father Kevin Covert. Burial will be at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, MI. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund. Please sign his guest book and leave a memory of Walter at www.yazel-clark.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 2, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Kabara

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Rest in Peace. John H.

September 2, 2013

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Walter Kabara's name

Memorial Events
for Walter Kabara

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Clark Chapel

405 Center Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047

How to support Walter's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Walter Kabara's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more