BORN

1959

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens

4310 East Southern Ave

Phoenix, Arizona

Michael Kundrat Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 30, 2014.

Michael Lawrence Kundrat, 54, of Phoenix, AZ, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014.
Mike was born to George and Mary Kundrat, May 16, 1959, in Jefferson, Iowa. He graduated From Jefferson Community High School in 1977. An avid athlete, Mike was involved in baseball, basketball, golf, and football in high school. He received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Iowa in 1981 and remained a devoted Hawkeye fan the rest of his life. He attended the University of Northern Arizona for graduate work in Psychology. He married Danna Lynn in 1987 in Sedona, Arizona. They lived in Southern California for several years before relocating in the Phoenix area.
Mike worked in the field of Behavioral Health for nearly 30 years. He was a creative, patient, and very kind man who helped many people in need.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents George and Mary Kundrat and brother George (Jeff) Kundrat. He is survived by his former wife, dear friend, and mother of his children, Danna Kundrat . He was so proud of his children, Tanner Kundrat and Makenzie Kundrat. He is also survived by sisters Mary Ann Kundrat (Pat) of Windsor Heights, IA, Patricia Kundrat of Woodward, IA, Janet O'Neill (Joe) of Peoria, IL and Susan Kundrat (Vicki) of Milwaukee, WI; and sister-in-law Jeffree Hunt (Pete) of Long Beach, CA. He was the proud uncle to 13 nieces and nephews and two great niece

Arrangements under the direction of Carr-Tenney Mortuary, Tempe, AZ.

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December 9, 2023

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Dave Entz

Very sorry about Mike's passing.. we were friends at NAU.
--Dave Entz, Arizona

February 13, 2014

Becky Wood

Janet (& family): My deepest sympathy and prayers in the loss of a loved one. May you find peace in our Higher Power and loved ones during this time

February 11, 2014

Pam Bartholomew

Janet and Susan, So sorry to hear of Mike's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pam Bartholomew (Bickford House)

February 9, 2014

Dear Kundrat Family,
Thinking of you in this time of sadness. May your loving memories help you heal.
With sympathy,
Jane Unger Melby

February 6, 2014

Dennis Hendricks

My deepest condolences. Mike was a couple of years behind me in school and I have many fond memories of him. God bless and keep Mike's loved ones.

February 3, 2014

Sue Coyne

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, (Janet and Susie), during this difficult time.

February 1, 2014

Tonda Thompson

Janet and Family,

May God Bless You as you honor Michael! Sending prayers, peace and love to you!
Jef, Tonda, Jessica and Michael

February 1, 2014

I was so sorry to learn of Mike's death. He was a good friend of my son, Bruce, in Jefferson, IA. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Strawn Jefferson, IA ( in AZ for now)

January 31, 2014

We offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Michael's family at this time of loss and grief. God bless and keep you in the days ahead.
Bill Malatin
and the Carr-Tenney Staff

January 31, 2014

Erik & Tammy Becker

Danna, Tanner and McKenzie,

We were devastated to hear the news! Our deepest condolences to you and the rest of Mike's family! May you find peace during this sad time. I will miss my friend.

January 31, 2014

So sorry to hear of Mike's death! Thinking of you all at this sad time!

Terry Whiteley Murphy

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