**Uncle Ken was married to my Mom's youngest sister.**
Kenneth B. "Ken" Loomis of Cadillac entered eternal life on Friday, September 1, 2006 at Cadillac Mercy Hospital. He was 90 years old.
Ken was born on April 19, 1916 in Tustin to Harry and Emma Grayce (Burkett) Loomis. He married Katherin A. Kailing on January 18, 1941. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1999.
Ken graduated from Tustin High School in 1936. He worked at General Motors in Pontiac for five years. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Force in 5th Air Force in Pacific Theatre for three and a half years and also at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Mitchell Field, Long Island, N.Y.; Westover Field, Mass.; Grenier Field, N.H.; and from there by troop train to California.
Ken was employed at Chris Craft Co. in Cadillac as a pattern maker for 26 years. He then worked with his twin brother as a carpenter for 10 years until retiring in 1978.
Ken was a charter member and an organizer, with Reg Boulder, of the Cadillac AMVETS Post No. 110. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church where he was an usher and money counter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his children, Trish (Tom) Kedrowski of Lake, Pam (Marty) Dahlstrom of Cadillac, and daughter-in-law Carol Loomis of Reno, Nev.; twin brother, Stanley (Irene) Loomis of Tustin; sister, Marjorie (Bryce) Alger of Cadillac; sister-in-law Cynthia Loomis of Beaver Dam, Wis.; grandchildren, David (Ann) Kedrowski of Farwell, Stevi (Greg) Ebaugh of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Julie (Dave) Ranck of Coleman, Kasey (Mike) Robbert of Littleton, Colo., Erin (Jaime) Placido of Sparks, Nev.; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Katherin, he was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phil; sisters, Dorothy VanderVeer and Mayme Pullen; and brother, Dennis.
Visitation: Monday September 4, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac, with a prayer vigil service at 7 p.m.
Services: Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with Rev. Francis J. Murphy officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
**From the Cadillac News: August 21, 2002:
Tiny sulphur butterflies took flight Monday, lifting some bereaved hearts during Hospice of Michigans second annual Memories in Flight event.
For a $5 donation to Hospice, people were able to sponsor a butterfly in honor of a loved one. About 50 people gathered to watch as the butterflies were released at the United Methodist Church.
Memories in Flight isn't really a memorial; it's a celebration of life, to remind us of the transformations we all go through in life, said Leslie Bell, program director for the Cadillac chapter of the organization, which provides comfort care to patients and families facing terminal illness.
As butterfly breeder Tania Hanline coaxed the butterflies from hanging cages made from tulle stretched over embroidery hoops, Ken Loomis stepped forward from the crowd, took one of the winged insects and held it between his cupped palms.
When the rest of the insects had been freed, Ken released his, saying, "This is in memory of my wife and my son."
Ken's wife, Kay, died three years ago. He lost his son, Phil, to cancer many years ago. Hospice helped in the care of both. They're angels from heaven, wonderful people, Ken said regarding the non-profit organizations staff and volunteers.
**Uncle Ken was married to my Mom's youngest sister.**
Kenneth B. "Ken" Loomis of Cadillac entered eternal life on Friday, September 1, 2006 at Cadillac Mercy Hospital. He was 90 years old.
Ken was born on April 19, 1916 in Tustin to Harry and Emma Grayce (Burkett) Loomis. He married Katherin A. Kailing on January 18, 1941. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1999.
Ken graduated from Tustin High School in 1936. He worked at General Motors in Pontiac for five years. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Force in 5th Air Force in Pacific Theatre for three and a half years and also at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Mitchell Field, Long Island, N.Y.; Westover Field, Mass.; Grenier Field, N.H.; and from there by troop train to California.
Ken was employed at Chris Craft Co. in Cadillac as a pattern maker for 26 years. He then worked with his twin brother as a carpenter for 10 years until retiring in 1978.
Ken was a charter member and an organizer, with Reg Boulder, of the Cadillac AMVETS Post No. 110. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church where he was an usher and money counter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his children, Trish (Tom) Kedrowski of Lake, Pam (Marty) Dahlstrom of Cadillac, and daughter-in-law Carol Loomis of Reno, Nev.; twin brother, Stanley (Irene) Loomis of Tustin; sister, Marjorie (Bryce) Alger of Cadillac; sister-in-law Cynthia Loomis of Beaver Dam, Wis.; grandchildren, David (Ann) Kedrowski of Farwell, Stevi (Greg) Ebaugh of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Julie (Dave) Ranck of Coleman, Kasey (Mike) Robbert of Littleton, Colo., Erin (Jaime) Placido of Sparks, Nev.; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Katherin, he was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phil; sisters, Dorothy VanderVeer and Mayme Pullen; and brother, Dennis.
Visitation: Monday September 4, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac, with a prayer vigil service at 7 p.m.
Services: Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with Rev. Francis J. Murphy officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
**From the Cadillac News: August 21, 2002:
Tiny sulphur butterflies took flight Monday, lifting some bereaved hearts during Hospice of Michigans second annual Memories in Flight event.
For a $5 donation to Hospice, people were able to sponsor a butterfly in honor of a loved one. About 50 people gathered to watch as the butterflies were released at the United Methodist Church.
Memories in Flight isn't really a memorial; it's a celebration of life, to remind us of the transformations we all go through in life, said Leslie Bell, program director for the Cadillac chapter of the organization, which provides comfort care to patients and families facing terminal illness.
As butterfly breeder Tania Hanline coaxed the butterflies from hanging cages made from tulle stretched over embroidery hoops, Ken Loomis stepped forward from the crowd, took one of the winged insects and held it between his cupped palms.
When the rest of the insects had been freed, Ken released his, saying, "This is in memory of my wife and my son."
Ken's wife, Kay, died three years ago. He lost his son, Phil, to cancer many years ago. Hospice helped in the care of both. They're angels from heaven, wonderful people, Ken said regarding the non-profit organizations staff and volunteers.
**Uncle Ken was married to my Mom's youngest sister.**
**Uncle Ken was married to my Mom's youngest sister.**
Kenneth B. "Ken" Loomis of Cadillac entered eternal life on Friday, September 1, 2006 at Cadillac Mercy Hospital. He was 90 years old.
Ken was born on April 19, 1916 in Tustin to Harry and Emma Grayce (Burkett) Loomis. He married Katherin A. Kailing on January 18, 1941. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1999.
Ken graduated from Tustin High School in 1936. He worked at General Motors in Pontiac for five years. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Force in 5th Air Force in Pacific Theatre for three and a half years and also at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Mitchell Field, Long Island, N.Y.; Westover Field, Mass.; Grenier Field, N.H.; and from there by troop train to California.
Ken was employed at Chris Craft Co. in Cadillac as a pattern maker for 26 years. He then worked with his twin brother as a carpenter for 10 years until retiring in 1978.
Ken was a charter member and an organizer, with Reg Boulder, of the Cadillac AMVETS Post No. 110. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church where he was an usher and money counter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his children, Trish (Tom) Kedrowski of Lake, Pam (Marty) Dahlstrom of Cadillac, and daughter-in-law Carol Loomis of Reno, Nev.; twin brother, Stanley (Irene) Loomis of Tustin; sister, Marjorie (Bryce) Alger of Cadillac; sister-in-law Cynthia Loomis of Beaver Dam, Wis.; grandchildren, David (Ann) Kedrowski of Farwell, Stevi (Greg) Ebaugh of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Julie (Dave) Ranck of Coleman, Kasey (Mike) Robbert of Littleton, Colo., Erin (Jaime) Placido of Sparks, Nev.; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Katherin, he was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phil; sisters, Dorothy VanderVeer and Mayme Pullen; and brother, Dennis.
Visitation: Monday September 4, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac, with a prayer vigil service at 7 p.m.
Services: Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with Rev. Francis J. Murphy officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
**From the Cadillac News: August 21, 2002:
Tiny sulphur butterflies took flight Monday, lifting some bereaved hearts during Hospice of Michigans second annual Memories in Flight event.
For a $5 donation to Hospice, people were able to sponsor a butterfly in honor of a loved one. About 50 people gathered to watch as the butterflies were released at the United Methodist Church.
Memories in Flight isn't really a memorial; it's a celebration of life, to remind us of the transformations we all go through in life, said Leslie Bell, program director for the Cadillac chapter of the organization, which provides comfort care to patients and families facing terminal illness.
As butterfly breeder Tania Hanline coaxed the butterflies from hanging cages made from tulle stretched over embroidery hoops, Ken Loomis stepped forward from the crowd, took one of the winged insects and held it between his cupped palms.
When the rest of the insects had been freed, Ken released his, saying, "This is in memory of my wife and my son."
Ken's wife, Kay, died three years ago. He lost his son, Phil, to cancer many years ago. Hospice helped in the care of both. They're angels from heaven, wonderful people, Ken said regarding the non-profit organizations staff and volunteers.
**Uncle Ken was married to my Mom's youngest sister.**
Kenneth B. "Ken" Loomis of Cadillac entered eternal life on Friday, September 1, 2006 at Cadillac Mercy Hospital. He was 90 years old.
Ken was born on April 19, 1916 in Tustin to Harry and Emma Grayce (Burkett) Loomis. He married Katherin A. Kailing on January 18, 1941. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1999.
Ken graduated from Tustin High School in 1936. He worked at General Motors in Pontiac for five years. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Force in 5th Air Force in Pacific Theatre for three and a half years and also at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Mitchell Field, Long Island, N.Y.; Westover Field, Mass.; Grenier Field, N.H.; and from there by troop train to California.
Ken was employed at Chris Craft Co. in Cadillac as a pattern maker for 26 years. He then worked with his twin brother as a carpenter for 10 years until retiring in 1978.
Ken was a charter member and an organizer, with Reg Boulder, of the Cadillac AMVETS Post No. 110. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church where he was an usher and money counter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his children, Trish (Tom) Kedrowski of Lake, Pam (Marty) Dahlstrom of Cadillac, and daughter-in-law Carol Loomis of Reno, Nev.; twin brother, Stanley (Irene) Loomis of Tustin; sister, Marjorie (Bryce) Alger of Cadillac; sister-in-law Cynthia Loomis of Beaver Dam, Wis.; grandchildren, David (Ann) Kedrowski of Farwell, Stevi (Greg) Ebaugh of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Julie (Dave) Ranck of Coleman, Kasey (Mike) Robbert of Littleton, Colo., Erin (Jaime) Placido of Sparks, Nev.; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Katherin, he was preceded in death by his parents; son, Phil; sisters, Dorothy VanderVeer and Mayme Pullen; and brother, Dennis.
Visitation: Monday September 4, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac, with a prayer vigil service at 7 p.m.
Services: Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac with Rev. Francis J. Murphy officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
**From the Cadillac News: August 21, 2002:
Tiny sulphur butterflies took flight Monday, lifting some bereaved hearts during Hospice of Michigans second annual Memories in Flight event.
For a $5 donation to Hospice, people were able to sponsor a butterfly in honor of a loved one. About 50 people gathered to watch as the butterflies were released at the United Methodist Church.
Memories in Flight isn't really a memorial; it's a celebration of life, to remind us of the transformations we all go through in life, said Leslie Bell, program director for the Cadillac chapter of the organization, which provides comfort care to patients and families facing terminal illness.
As butterfly breeder Tania Hanline coaxed the butterflies from hanging cages made from tulle stretched over embroidery hoops, Ken Loomis stepped forward from the crowd, took one of the winged insects and held it between his cupped palms.
When the rest of the insects had been freed, Ken released his, saying, "This is in memory of my wife and my son."
Ken's wife, Kay, died three years ago. He lost his son, Phil, to cancer many years ago. Hospice helped in the care of both. They're angels from heaven, wonderful people, Ken said regarding the non-profit organizations staff and volunteers.
**Uncle Ken was married to my Mom's youngest sister.**
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