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George Litwinski Obituary
George R. Litwinski, 68, of Midland, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Feb. 29, 2020 at his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1951 in England, the son of Romon and Emily (Majka) Litwinski. George immigrated to the United States with his family and was raised in Chicago. He earned his Ph.D. and postdoctoral degree in chromatography from the University of Georgia. On Sept. 20, 1980 he married Irene Balinska in Chicago. George had worked at The Dow Chemical Co. for 30 years as an analytical chemist. More recently, he worked at Impact Analytical, and AMSA, Inc. in Auburn.
His easy-going nature and wonderful sense of humor will be dearly missed by his wife, Irene; his parents; sister, Chris Szafron; brother-in-law, Andrew Balinski; many dear and close friends he made over the years and his much loved dachshund Hercules. George was preceded in death by his mother- and father-in-law, Helena and Ludwik Balinski.
The funeral Liturgy for George will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3109 Swede Ave. Father Robert Howe will officiate with burial rites in Midland Cemetery. Friends may call at Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Humane Society of Midland County or the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Litwinski
stephen cunningham
April 1, 2020
Irene, I am so sorry. I have just today discovered why he has not returned any of my silly texts or e-mails. I wish with all my heart this was an April fools joke. You and Hercules are in our hearts and prayers. Steve & Mary Cunningham
If there is anything I can do to help, please call, text or e-mail me. 989-240-4620 , [email protected]
Michael & Mary Wolfe
March 20, 2020
Irene, just found this on line yesterday. We are SO sorry for your loss. We plan to be home from Ca. next week. I will try to contact you then. I'm not sure if we have your phone #. Please know you are in our prayers.
Michael and Mary Wolfe
March 6, 2020
"Unceasing Prayer"(1 Thessalonians 5:17),Irene,for each "today", always!May you always contain Holy Joy in your heart, mind,& soul through the Most Holy Trinity of Grace as George is surrounded in Holy Joy for Eternity. "Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God." (Teilhard de Chardin).George's bright attitude, appreciation for life on earth,happy spirit,and SHALOM'S brought liveliness to each person he encountered wherever he was or doing. Gratias tibi Domine! Thanks be to God! "Solo Deo Gloria!"To God Alone belongs the glory!St.Augustine of Hippo. SHALOM! SHALOM!! SHALOM!!! In Sweet Jesus The Christ & His Holy Mother,ours too,The Blessed Virgin Mary,have confidence,do not be discouraged, each "today" is a blessing . . ad infinitum! SHALOM! David & Deb Plante, Midland,Mi. U.S.A. SHALOM!
Roberta Thrush
March 6, 2020
Irene, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this time.
Lloyd Colegrove
March 5, 2020
George was a delightful and gregarious soul. May God embrace the Litwinski family in his divine embrace during this diffuser time.
Steven Gluck
March 5, 2020
I'm sorry to hear of your and our loss Irene. I had so much fun working with George. He made our group a great place to work with his sense of humor. He used to "manage" the Donut Donor Directory (D3) where it was recorded for everytime something good happened to you, like a birthday or new car, you brought in donuts. He was also a bit of an enforcer. One day he came in to work uncharacteristically early in a new Corvette which he parked far away in hopes of not being noticed. I saw it and asked him where his donuts were for us. He deftly said it was your car and thus he wasn't obligated. On other times, he would chastise me for destroying the roads and not paying taxes by me riding a bicycle into work because he calculated that bicycles exert more pressure than motor vehicles on the pavement.
I will always smile when I remember George.
Carla Parsons
March 5, 2020
Irene, I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you during this time of sorrow
Bob Valenta
March 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss Irene. Sending lots of prayers your way.
March 3, 2020
Irene & family, We were so sad to learn of George's passing. Our prayers are with you. May the winds of Heaven always dance between you. John and Jules Lucic (Amy's sister & brother-in-law)
Kelly
March 2, 2020
Irene, family and friends, may we all comfort one another in this time of sadness. I pray that we find appreciation and joy remembering George and the wonderful sweet man he was in the days to come.
Vern and
March 2, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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