Michael KOWANICK Obituary


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KOWANICK, Michael Ray 24, of Monroe, died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at home. He was born in Middletown on March 13, 1988 to parents John and Marla (Retherford) Kowanick. Michael graduated from Monroe High School in 2006 and currently worked for Domino's Pizza in West Chester. In addition to his parents Michael is survived by his grandmother, Agnes Retherford; aunts & uncles, Teresa (Steve) Burr, Charlotte (Harold) Phipps, Lanny (Donna) Whitson, Carol (Joe) Rich & Linda Kowanick; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Michael & Olga Kowanick and maternal grandfather, Raymond Retherford. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with officiating minister Jim Kinser and Dallas Retherford from Crosspointe Church of Christ. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Mound Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com

Published by Journal-News on Jan. 13, 2013.
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My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to you Mr& Mrs Kowanick. Mike was always polite and very helpful when Tom and I moved. My heart knows your pain as I lost Tom's brother shortly after his 21st birthday from a car accident.There are no words to express the loss of a child. I am so sorry and will continue to pray for strength for you. I remember when Mike came to Charleston, SC with us on vacation. He and Tom had so much fun in fact the day this happen Tom and Mike were making plans to go back. Hugs/Love/Many Blessings My Deepest Sympathy R.I.P. Mike

Sandy Long

January 14, 2013

Condolences and deepest sympathies to the family, many thoughts and prayers with you through this difficult time.

Christy Hatfield

January 14, 2013

My deepest sympathy..always in thoughts and prayers..Only God Knows Why

January 14, 2013

Marla and John-You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy & Joe Beatty

January 14, 2013

Marla and John, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great kid, and was here on earth to short of a time. Pat and Doreen Harrington

January 13, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn and Kim Getz

Kim Getz

January 13, 2013

John and Marla, no words can express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie and Sheryl

January 13, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Heather Wiley

January 13, 2013

Man I will miss you bro..I know your time here was limited but you will be in our hearts forever..My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. R.I.P.

Thomas Swartz

January 13, 2013

I am so very so for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family always.

chad powell

January 13, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May this candles always burn brightly in his memory.

Margaret LaTour

January 13, 2013

Sending prayers to you and your family. Joe and Vicki Pettus

January 13, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

don fryer

January 13, 2013

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