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Colette Rowland Obituary
Age 85
Of Kalamazoo
Formerly of South Bend, IN
Passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Kalamazoo. Colette was born November 24, 1924, in Corbie, France, the daughter of Stanislas and Dorothea Karch. On March 23, 1955, in Toronto, Canada, she married Anthony Rowland, who survives. Colette and Anthony dedicated much of their lives to building Christian communities in England, Belgium and the US. She was also very dedicated to preserving and protecting life, be it the unborn, children, or the elderly. Her two favorite things in life were spending time with her grandchildren and gardening. Colette was preceeded in death by her parents and a sister, Mathilde Karch. Also surviving are eight children: Rachel (Howard) Davies, Jonathan (Brigitte) Rowland, Jessica (Edward) Feltes, Christopher (Rosemary) Rowland, Judith (Ken) Darnell, Philippe (Henriette) Rowland, Valerie (David) Taccolini, and Hilary (Karyn) Rowland; 31 grandchildren: Thomas, Rachel-Emily, Timothy, Philippe, Anthony, Dominic, Theresa, Christopher, Benjamin, Meredith, Bridget, Elise, Alexander, Katie (Merrick), Paul, Clare, Sarah, Marie, Anna, Lucas, Olivia, Joshua, Anne, Jonathan, Daniel, Colette, Dominic, Nicholas, Stephan, Jaden, and Helena; three sisters: Sr. Irene Karch, Sylvianne (Jean) Aprubs, and Lucienne Karch; and two nieces, Partricia and Rose-monde. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, from 10 AM to 12 Noon at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1150 W. Centre, Portage, MI where Mass of Christian burial will immediately follow at noon. A luncheon will be held afterward in the church hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Right to Life organizations. Arrangements by
REDMOND
Funeral Home
4100 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-6156
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July 21, 2010
Colette and Tony were very instrumental in my being part of the Catholic Church. I love them both. Know that you and your fammily will be in our prayers. Georgia (& Phil) Niswonger (7/21/10)
Tamara Nicholl-Smith
June 28, 2010
Colette was straight out of storybook. Her garden stands as a testimony to her spirit. She was the best neighbor anyone could even dream of - so beloved by our renters that the wireless password was named after her. We will miss her surprise (and welcome) visits to our home and her stories. Our prayers and the prayers of our friends are with you all.
Gerry and Marla Rauch
June 28, 2010
Dear Tony and Family,
We will miss Colette, and we join you in praying for her. It was very inspiring for us to be able to see her in her last days, and to hear such beautiful stories from the family. May God comfort you with the sure hope of resurrection and life!
Libby Gray
June 28, 2010
Dear Anthony and the Rowland family, Colette was a bright light in my life, spiritually and literally. Her smile and loving ways will always remind me of God's love poured out for all of us. May God bless your family as you mourn her. (PS - I lived next door to Tony and Colette with Alicia Nagy, before Alicia and John were married).
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June 28, 2010
To Rachel and family I extend my condolences and prayers to you I remember your mother, a great lady, caring and compassionate. I was your neighbor on Woodward Avenue. Charan (Henderson) Richards
Ronnie Herron
June 27, 2010
To the family:we the Herron family wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on the lossof your mother. God be with you always. I went to James Madison with you guys.
Bob & Mandie Sternitzke
June 27, 2010
Dear Tony etal:
God bless you in your sorrow. A new life has begun as you know for Colette.
Gods piece be with you. We love you all.
Mary Dubyoski
June 27, 2010
Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. Colette was truly a remarkable woman!!
love,
the Dubyoski Family
Rowlands and O'Briens at Notre Dame Club 9 June 2002
Bill and Paula O'Brien
June 27, 2010
Bill and Paula O'Brien
June 27, 2010
Dear Anthony and Rowland 'Children,'
We wish that we could be with you and share your grief in person but please accept our love and condolences brought by our emissary, Mary.
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