Darryl Bolanowski

Darryl Bolanowski, of Mancelona, Michigan, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014, at The Villages Regional Hospital in The Villages, Florida, after a long and courageous fight with several different illnesses. Darryl served in the National Guard and was federalized during the Detroit Riots. He later became a member of the American Legion. He worked at Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea for 33 years as a test driver mechanic and also served as a volunteer on the Star Township Fire Department for the past eight years. Surviving is his loving wife of 48 years, Gay; four children: Debbie (James) Waite of Hubbardston, MI, Michell Milligan of Riverview, MI, Deanna Eggers of Stockbridge, MI, and David (Colleen) Bolanowski of Eagle River, WI; four siblings: Darlene (Gary) Johnson, Donna Lesser, Delphine Goodrich, and Dwight Bolanowski; nine grandchildren: Danelle, Nolan, Cody, Ryan, Brandon, Jacob, Joshua, Hayley, and Isabella; and one great-grandchild, Hunter, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his father Walter, mother Delphine, and a sister that died at birth. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, on Friday, July 18, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the Mortensen Funeral Home, Mancelona, on Sunday, July 20, from 2-6 p.m. A Graveside Service will take place at the Star Township Cemetery, Alba, on Monday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Star Township Fire Department or Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA). Wonderful memories will keep you close to our hearts. May you rest in peace.