Timothy C. Kennard

Timothy C. Kennard age 62 of Chesterfield, Michigan and a former resident of Sturgis passed away early Saturday morning, November 5, 2016 at the McLaren Macomb Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 25, 1954 in Elmhurst, Illinois son of Donald L. and Phyllis J. Kennard. Tim resided in Chesterfield since 2003 going there from Sturgis and his early life was lived in Glen Ellyn, Illinois where he was a graduate of Glenbard West High School with the class of 1972. On September 30, 1972 he married the love of his life: Julie Williams in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. From 1973 – 2002 Tim was employed by the Sutton Tool Company in Sturgis. In 2002 he accepted a position with the Carbide Surface Company in Clinton Township where he was currently employed as a Manufacturing Engineer. Tim was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting, camping and was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and an avid dog lover. He loved time spent in Northern Michigan and recently his favorite place was Kingston, Michigan. Tim had hobbies, involvements and activities he enjoyed by what he truly cherished was time spent with his family especially his six grandchildren. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 44 years: Julie; one daughter: Jennifer (Chad) VanWagner of Sturgis; one son: Timothy (Angie) Kennard of Pinckney; his six grandchildren he so dearly loved: Michael (Lindsay) VanWagner, Benjamin (his fiancée Alexis McClimans) VanWagner, Ellis VanWagner, Carter Kennard, Taylor Kennard and Cody Kennard; his mother: Phyllis Kennard of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; one sister: Kerri (Donald) Andersen of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; mother-in-law: Barbara Williams of Sturgis; brother-in-law: Chuck (Linda) Williams of North Vernon, Indiana; sister-in-law: Lisa Ashley of Millbrook, Alabama and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: Donald L. Kennard and one brother: G. Thomas Kennard. In accordance with Tim's wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-3284. A memorial service celebrating and honoring the life of Timothy C. Kennard will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Russell Peterson of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Sturgis will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Tim's memory consider the Michigan Animal Rescue League, 790 Featherstone, Pontiac, MI 48342 or the Detroit Dog Rescue, P.O. Box 806119, St. Claire Shores, MI 48080. The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.