Curtis J Kolbe

Curtis J. Kolbe, Age 38, passed away after a short, unexpected illness.

He was born on July 29, 1987 in Jackson, Michigan to Steven E. Kolbe and Mary S. (McMurtrie) Kolbe.

Curtis was a 2006 graduate of Northwest High School and worked at Meijer, Klavons, and Technique, Inc. where he easily made friends.

He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and Detroit City FC.  He enjoyed a variety of music and sharing it with friends and family. Curtis also had a passion for travel and maps. 

Curtis was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice McMurtrie and Donald and Janet Kolbe.

He is survived by his sister April Craddock, brother, Kevin (Jenny) Craddock, and brother, Tyler Kolbe; nieces Ellie Craddock and Katie Craddock, and nephew, Evan Craddock; grandfather, Duane McMurtrie; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

There will be gathering of family and friends at Watson Funeral Chapel – 2590 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4:00-6:00pm. 

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