George Jablinski
November 27, 1946 - October 8, 1997

Died unexpectedly October 8, 1997. Mr. Jablinski was born November 27, 1946 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of George and Winifred (Houts) Jablinski Sr. A 1965 graduate of Lakeview High School, he was on the LHS Swim Team. He was a former member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Battle Creek and was a current member of St. Catherine of Siena Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister.

He was employed at Union Pump Co. for 10 years and then at Kalamazoo Manufacturing for a few years. His current job was with Triple S. Plastics for the last 12 years. He loved his yard and collecting model cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by one sister, Carol Ann Jablinski. On January 8, 1982, he was united in marriage to his wife, Sandy Jablinski, who survives. Also surviving are one sister, Judith and Robert Bailey of Orlando, FL; one step-son, Tim Galli of Detroit; two neices, Susan Shively of Battle Creek and Tammy Kivin of Orlando, FL; one grand-nephew, Matthew Kivin of Washington, MI, and his two beloved dogs, "Pumpkin" and "Baby Doll."

Services were held at Betzler Funeral Home in Kalamzaoo with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kalamazoo Humane Society.

Thanks to Fred Bachman for memorial contributions.