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John Sokol

John Sokol

  • November 29, 1929 - January 23, 2012
  • Caro, Michigan
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“I remember many,many family gatherings at Uncle Johns and Aunt Barbs.Always plenty to eat and drink!!! Also many cousins to play with and always a...Read More » ”
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“Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you. With Sympathy, Christina Barnes ”
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“Lynette and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please remember that he is and will be with you all always. His soul is bright and will be...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: JoNan M. Cunnigham - CT

“Lynette and family. Your father John still lives in your hearts, In the happiness you knew, in the dreams that you shared. Your dad is a fallen hero...Read More » ”
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“Im very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Regina Penkala & Family - MA

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6 of 9 | Posted by: Regina Penkala & Family - MA

“Lynette, I am praying for peace, comfort, and strength in this difficult time for you and your family. Love, Harriett (Betty) ”
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“Lynette, I'm not sure if you remember me from school or not, but wanted to send my sympathy to you on the loss of your dad! May you keep many...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Sukie Rickwalt - Ortonville, MI

“Our sincere condolences go out to George, Katherine, Valarie, Steve, Lynette and your families! Your Dad will be greatly missed! I have wonderful...Read More » ”
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John W. Sokol, age 82, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, following a brief illness. He was born November 29, 1929 on the family farm in Wells Township, the son of the late George and Josephine (Barniski) Sokol and was a lifelong area resident. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1953. He was united in marriage with the former Barbara E. Maziarz on September 28, 1957 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Saginaw. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2008. John worked as a millwright at Grede Foundry in Vassar for twenty-seven years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro, Caro Knights of Columbus Council #3224 and Holy Trinity 4th Degree and Caro V.F.W. Post #4164. John farmed all his life and fondly referred to it as his hobby. He was especially fond of his collection of tractors.
John is survived by five children and their spouses, George & Diane Sokol of Caro and Sterling Heights, Katherine & Peter Romain of Caro, Valerie Mrak of New York City, Steven & Kay Sokol of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Lynette & John Kukowski of Phoenix, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Mark and Marnie Romain, Natalie Mrak, Sarah Sokol, Maxwell, Josephine and Barbara Kukowski; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters, Chester, Edward and Stanley Sokol, Julia Brady and Helen Kulpeksza.
The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro with Rev. John Ladd officiating. Military honors provided by Caro V.F.W. Post #4164 and the U.S. Army. Visitation will be held at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. A rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus Council #3224 at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. In keeping with John's wishes, cremation will follow the service.