Allen E. Smitko's Obituary
Mr. Allen Smitko, age 70, of Nunica passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at home. He was born January 6, 1947 in Cleveland, OH to Edmund and Mary Ann (Guiliano) Smitko. On August 24, 1968 he married Willa VanderKaay in Mentor, OH.
Allen was a member of Covenant Life Church and a volunteer for the Muskegon Rescue Mission. He was an avid golfer and a jokester, he had the ability to make friends with anyone, and he will be greatly missed.
Allen is survived by his wife, Willa; three children: Kurtis (Vanessa) Smitko, of Ada, Kevin (Paula) Smitko of Charlotte, and Kelly (Jarvis) Roach of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren: Gabriel and Graham Smitko, Jasmine, Landon, and Max Smitko, and Jakob and Bryan Roach. He is also survived by one sister, Ann (Dave) Myers; one brother, Dan (Karen) Smitko; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and friends.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 14, 2017 at Lakeshore Cemetery (17200 Lincoln St, Grand Haven, MI 49417) with Rev. Bruce Ballast officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Allen may be given to Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org). Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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