Jason Karatkiewicz

Jason Karatkiewicz, 44, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Onaway, passed away suddenly October 3, 2014.

Jason was born March 15, 1970 to Pat and Jim Karatkiewicz. He grew up in the Onaway area and graduated from Onaway High School in 1988. He was an avid athlete, participating in football, basketball and track.

Jason completed culinary training and worked for years in the food service industry where he pursued his interest in kitchen management and his passion for cooking.

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Jason is survived by his parents, Pat and Jim Karatkiewicz of Grand Rapids and Florida; two sons, Alex and Evan; and his fiancée Heather Robbert and their daughter Jade, all of the Grand Rapids area.

A memorial service will be conducted October 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Catholic Church in Grand Rapids.