James J. Hilgendorf Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James J. Hilgendorf of Lewiston, Michigan, born in Owosso, Michigan, whose life came to an end on May 9, 2024 at the age of 75, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, LaRue Hilgendorf and Athlene Hilgendorf (Seward). He is survived by: his wife Catherine Hilgendorf (Colegate) of Lewiston; his children, Kim Viau (Allan) of Rapid River, James Hilgendorf (Marci) of Elmira, Mary Beth Graebert (Tom) of Okemos and Jeffery Lake (Amy) of Lewiston; his grandchildren, Valerie, Alexandria (Austin), Sean, Owen, Burke, Cecilia, Archer, Mason, Collin and Addison; and his sister Janice Smith (Mike) of Onsted.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James J. Hilgendorf Memorial Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation online at https://give.otsegofoundation.org. or by mail to Otsego Community Foundation, PO Box 344, Gaylord, Michigan 49734 (please include James J. Hilgendorf Memorial Fund in the check memo line.).
