John Grubka

GRUBKA, JOHN 12/24/1922 - 7/13/2015 Kalamazoo John Grubka was born December 24, 1922, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in his home on Monday morning July 13, 2015 surrounded by those who loved and cared for him after a brief struggle with cancer. John was a WWII Veteran, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Force - Bombardier from 1943 - 1945. John was a self employed Certified Public Accountant. John was united in marriage to Florence Brinkert in 1952. John enjoyed his family, fishing and bowling. He dearly loved spending time with his two grand-daughters Mary and Monica Stefanac. John is survived by his brother Howard Grubka, nephews; James Grubka, Jon Grubka, Larry Makowski, niece Marsha Makowski and several cousins. John is preceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Julia (Filas) Grubka, his wife Florence V. (Brinkert) Grubka, brothers; Alex Grubka, Harry Grubka, Joseph Grubka, sisters; Stella Makowsky and Mary Makowski A memorial Mass will be offered at 11 o'clock on Friday, July 31, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street with the Rev. Fr. Michael Hazard celebrant. Internment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. John Grubka's life story with photographs are stored and may be viewed at www.avinkcremation.com. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center, and Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. John was a loving quiet, kind considerate man and a very good friend.