Mr. Victor J. Purtha, age 65 of Grant, died Sunday, December 7, 2008. He was born Victor John Purtha in Michigan City, Indiana the son of Anna (Wiekowski) and Edmund Purtha on October 24, 1943. He married DeLinda Spencer Dohner on June 28, 1985 in Grand Rapids and she preceded him in death on January 5, 2005. He was a Conductor for CSX Railroad until 2003 retiring after over 30 years of employment.

He is survived by his children Mark & Renee Dohner of Grant, Gail Schram of Florida, Anne & George Beard of Mississippi, Kimberly Luoma of Grant, Gloria & Jack Klee of Lawrence, Victor, Jr. Purtha of Bridgeman, 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, his sisters Ellen Spencer of New Buffalo, Donna & Richard Gushrowski of Michigan City, Indiana and his brother Richard & Kathy Purtha of Three Oaks,

A celebration of Victor's life will be held 2-4 PM Saturday, December 13, 2008 at his home 4190 W. 104th St. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mckinleyfuneral.com. The Victor Purtha family is being served by the McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613.

 

 

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Stacy VanderPloeg
Wednesday December 10, 2008
15:25:07

Mark & Renee - I a m so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that Tom & I are here for you should you need anything at all. I'm sure Vic and Mom Puttha are embracing in Heaven. Please call if you need anything. Tell the boys and Kim we are thinking of them and praying for them also. Love you all.

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Angela
Thursday December 11, 2008
09:08:53

Dear Ann, I am so sorry for your loss and I'm sending you my deepest sympathies. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Victor. Your Friend ~Angela

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THOMAS REIGER
Thursday December 11, 2008
10:40:21

HELLO PURTHA FAMILY. I AM SORRY TO HEAR VIC HAS PASSED ON. I WORK AT THE CSX RAILROAD AS A YARDMASTER; VIC WAS A GREAT CONDUCTOR AND ALWAYS KNEW WHAT TO DO. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH HIM FOR YEARS. AGAIN I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.... GOD BLESS. THOMAS REIGER

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george beard
Thursday December 11, 2008
10:52:16

DEAR ANN AND THE PURTHA FAMILY. I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. MAY THE LORD JESUS COMFORT YOU IN THESE TRYING TIMES. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU. LOVE YOU ALL.

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Larry & Cindy Brown
Friday December 12, 2008
09:58:00

Our Hearts are with all the family

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