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Michael Kohnke Obituary

KOHNKE, Michael R. Born June 28, 1958 in Niagara Falls, NY, and passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 peacefully in his home and surrounded by his loving family. Mike has joined our loving Father in Heaven after a year-long courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Liz; daughter, Jenna; son, Corey of Dana Point, CA; sisters, Mary Sue Kohnke-Wagner, Kathy Kohnke and Maureen Kohnke; brothers, Kevin, Christopher and Robert Kohnke; parents, Dr. Robert J. Kohnke and Anne Kohnke. Funeral Mass will be held today, Thurs., Nov. 9, 2006 - 10:00 a.m., at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mike's memory to Cure Kidney Cancer; www.ackc.org O'Connor Mortuary (949) 581-4300 www.oconnormortuary.com

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2006.

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Julie Chis

November 19, 2006

Dear Liz, Jenna and Corey,
Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts at this very difficult time. Love, The Chis Family (John, Julie, Johnny and Jaime)

MaryAnn Kohnke-McIntyre

November 10, 2006

Please know that many prayers are being said for you and our whole family. It is soo hard to loose a friend, a spouse, a father, a brother, a uncle, and a cousin. I hope the Mike is dancing in heaven with our other family members who have gone before him. May god bless you all. Love,

Joe and Karin Corsaro

November 9, 2006

Dear Liz, Jenna and Corey:

We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe and Karin Corsaro

Penny Pomes

November 9, 2006

Liz, Jenna & Corey,
You are very much in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could be there with you. Love and Prayers, Penny & Wally

Kimberly Marrujo

November 8, 2006

Liz, Jenna and Corey,
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mike's memory will live on in all that knew him. He truly was a loved man.

Beth Goldstein

November 8, 2006

Mike,
You left with your dignity and integrity intact. Bless your ongoing soul. See you on the other side.

Linda and Sam Salemi

November 8, 2006

May the memories of one of the bravest and strongest men I know be with you at this time. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Sam

Ruth McGhee

November 7, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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