Mathue Joseph RAKOWSKI

20 APR 1942 - 21 JUN 2012

• BIRTH: 20 APR 1942, Berrien, Michigan
• DEATH: 21 JUN 2012, Niles, MI

1.  Angela RAKOWSKI
2.  Mathue Eric RAKOWSKI

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[N4418] Mathue Joseph Rakowski
April 20, 1942 - June 21, 2012 NILES - Mathue Joseph Rakowski, 70, of Niles, Michigan, passed away at his home onThursday, June 21st. He was born April 20, 1942, to the late Samuel & Juanita (Luke) Rakowski. He is survived by a daughter, Angela (Paul) Churches, and a son, Mathue Eric (Leanne) Rakowski, both of Niles. Other survivors include two grandchildren, Andrew and Allison Rakowski, and a brother, Tony Rakowski of Indiana. A brother, Abel Rakowski, preceded him in death. He was the owner of Niles Feed & Seed Store for 42 years and farmed for over 50 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Fernwood and was an avid birdwatcher. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 123 S. Oak Street in Buchanan, Michigan, on Tuesday, June 26th, at 5:30 p.m., Pastor Rob McPherson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Fernwood, 13990 Rangeline Road, Niles, Michigan; or to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085.

Mathue Joseph Rakowski
April 20, 1942 - June 21, 2012 NILES - Mathue Joseph Rakowski, 70, passed away Thursday. He is survived by a daughter, Angela (Paul) Churches; son, Mathue Eric (Leanne) Rakowski; two grandchildren, Andrew and Allison Rakowski; and a brother, Tony Rakowski. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Buchanan, MI, today, June 26th, at 5:30 p.m. Those wishing to sign his guestbook or leave a condolence message may do so by visiting www.swemchapel.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on June 26, 2012