Mary J. LaVigne Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Jean LaVigne, age 77, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born May 3, 1945 in Muskegon to Andrew and Irene (Ronning) Bodnar. Mary was a 1964 graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central. On February 6, 1965, she married Lawrence E. LaVigne in Muskegon. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful servant and member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with family. SURVIVORS include her husband of 57 years, Lawrence LaVigne; 4 children: Jean LaVigne, Tim (Kitty) LaVigne, Michelle (Steve) Huff, and Lea LaVigne; 6 grandchildren: Ashley (Matthew) Boros, Brett, Kyle, and Riley Huff, Erin and Claire LaVigne; 3 great-grandchildren: Alexis, Parker, and Noah Boros; sister, JoAnn (Ray) Perley; many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Dorothy Gilbert and Barb VanderStelt; brothers: Jerry, Don, Art, and Kenny Bodnar. THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, May 12, 2022 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church – Marian Chapel with the Rev. Fr. Charles D. Hall presiding. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the mass. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 759-8565.

Mary J. LaVigne

May 3, 1945 - May 8, 2022