Eugene Chester Karan

Eugene Chester Karan, died in peace on September 23, 2019, age 95, Born December 9th, 1923.  He was the son of Casimir Karaniewski and Anna (nee: Kanarek).  Eugene served in the Army during World War II with an Honorable Discharge in 1946.  He was married to Crystal (nee: Rock) Karan.

Eugene enjoyed golf, traveling, boating, walking the woods, dogs, and Church on Sundays.  He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings - Marian, Stanley, Casimir, Rose, and Jane; wife; and Stepdaughter Joyce Groeneveld Wesley.   He is survived by his stepson-in-law Mike Wesley and Linda Fhaner; stepdaughter Gail (George) Groeneveld Johnson; grandchildren Rob (Denise) Wesley, Marti (Tom) Estes, Jay (Jill) Wesley, Laura Johnson, GE Johnson; and great grandchildren Jason, Taylor, Kara, and Blake.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice; 2725 Airview Blvd #101; Portage, MI 49002.  A graveside service will be held on September 25th, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Coman Cemetery; 10750 Shaw Lake Road; Middleville, MI.   Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.  To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .