Betty M. Homa's Obituary
Mrs. Betty M. Homa, age 75, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013. She was born in Holland, MI on March 6, 1938 and at age 4, she was adopted by Steve and Vera (Breno) Hopka. Betty graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1956. She married Edwin J. Homa in Muskegon on June 13, 1959. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2008. She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a current member at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Catholic War Vets Auxiliary. She is survived by 2 children, Thomas (Karen) Homa of N. Muskegon and Mary (Alan) Anderson of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, Holly Homa, Autumn (Craig) Fulco, Sarah, Michael and Elizabeth Anderson; 1 great-grandson, Chase Boucher; 1 brother, Robert Hopka of N. Muskegon. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael E. Homa on October 10, 1980 and her natural brothers, Henry and Robert Alderink. The MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Aaron Ferris as celebrant. VISITATION will be this evening, Thursday 5 – 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m. at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100. She will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery. MEMORIAL contributions may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
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