Joseph Karl Sokolowski

Joseph Karl Sokolowski obituary, White Cloud, MI

Joseph Karl Sokolowski

Joseph Sokolowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crandell Funeral Home - White Cloud Chapel on Jun. 19, 2025.

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Joseph Karl Sokolowski passed away peacefully in his home in Bitely, MI, on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on Saturday, November 13th, 1948, to Frank and Betty Jane Sokolowski, and he spent his life spreading love and laughter among his family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Betty Sokolowski of Bitely, MI, Lewis John Sokolowski II, and Mitchell Edward Sokolowski II. his brothers and sisters: Jacob (Deb) Sokolowski of Midland, Pennsylvania; Mitchell (Elaine) Sokolowski of Muskegon; Frank (Vickie) Sokolowski of Twin Lake; Roy (Susan) Sokolowski of Whitehall; Arthur (Sherri) Sokolowski of Montague; Mark (LuAnne) Sokolowski of Bitely; Edward Sokolowski of Bitely; Andrew (Caren) Sokolowski of Linden; and Linda (John) Cook of Montague. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Betty Jane Sokolowski, his two brothers, Timmy and Tommy, and his nephew, Josiah Sutton.
A Celebration of Life and Military Honors will be held on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Croton American Legion. A time of visiting will follow the service at the Legion. Interment will take place at Volney Cemetery.
Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home - White Cloud Chapel.
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