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James L. Commissaris

June 10, 1950 - July 28, 2025

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Milwood United Methodist Church, Lake Louise Christian Summer Camp, Kalamazoo Corvette Club, and Rose Arbor Hospice. A celebration of life service will be held at Milwood United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 4, 2025, beginning with visitation at 10 a.m. followed by memorial service at 11 a.m. with luncheon afterward. In honor of Jim, please wear your favorite sports team jersey, rugby shirt, or Hawaiian shirt.

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One of my favorite memories of Jim was when he drove a "limo" that could be procured to drive some of our adventurous ladies of Milwood UMC to explore southwest Michigan. One such trip was to, I believe, the 'Dogwood Festival' in Dowagiac. I can remember Jim's patience as the 'girls' talked non-stop with gales of laughter. Another memory is more recent (maybe 3 or so years ago) when we had our Vacation Church School all ready to go and found out we had no janitor to take over for the week. Jim, who knew all the ins and outs of the church, stepped in and kept us clean and orderly - especially emptying the garbage!

Posted by Helen and Lonnie Palleschi on September 23, 2025

Sue - Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. Though we did not know Jim, we know this is a tremendous loss to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you take this final step of letting go.

Posted by Bob and Mary Anne Summey on September 22, 2025

I grew up with Jim on Lakeway Avenue in the late 50's, and early 60"s. A great guy with a unique way of going about his early years including riding a brakeless Sears bike (which he used to stop by holding his tennis shoe bottom against the rear tire). Jim also helped his dad picking up old newspapers, and recycling them on Saturdays for the State Hospital Boy Scout troop, which his dad Don was the Scoutmaster of. A caring guy who was always fun to be around. Rest in peace my friend.

Posted by Kevin Bennett on August 1, 2025

Sue, Brian, Lora and Amanda, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of Jim and I am glad for the past we had and I look fondly on them to this day.

Posted by Marilyn Crowe on August 1, 2025

We are so sorry for your families loss. Jim was a great part of our Corvette Club. Always enjoyed our times with Jim at the Parade of Homes sets. Sending Sue and the family our condolences.

Posted by Jim and Carol Davis on July 30, 2025

Sue + Family, Both Dick and I will miss Jim and his kindness and how helpful he was to everyone that worked with him on the 2 Special Projects that he organized for Fund Raisers thru the Parade of Homes, and the Home Show ! He had a very kind heart and was liked by all!! Heartfelt thoughts + Prayers to your Family, Sue. 🥰💗

Posted by Dick Krogel + Linda Moldovan on July 29, 2025