Michael Kolesar

Michael Kolesar obituary, Hamtramck, MI

Michael Kolesar

Michael Kolesar Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jurkiewicz Wilk Funeral Home on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Michal lost his battle with cancer and passed Thursday August 7, 2025 under the care of hospice at Beechwood Manor in St. Clair Shores. He was born in Kamieka, Czechoslovakia and came to the United States and joined the Army and was shipped back to Europe. When he returned he worked for General Motors and a few other different jobs. He was a longtime resident of Oakmont Sterling Heights. He is survived by family here and in Czechoslovakia and many friends here in the United States.
Funeral service
Monday August 18, 2025
Lying in state at 11 AM until time of funeral mass at 12 Noon.
St.Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (map)
41233 Ryan Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Burial of Cremains
Great Lakes National Cemetery (map)
4200 Belford Rd
Holly, MI 48442

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