Betty Jane Szczesny's Obituary
Betty Jane Szczesny, age 97, passed away on December 27, 2024, in Muskegon, Michigan. She was born on December 28, 1926, in Walhalla, Michigan, to Jesse and Ida (Ramsey) Smith. She married the love of her life, Jerome Szczesny on May 18, 1957, in Muskegon, Michigan. She enjoyed spending time with family. She is survived by her son: David Szczesny; grandchildren: Dan Szczesny, Lynn (Russ) Hileman, Sam (Becca) Szczesny and Jesse Szczesny; great grandchildren: Bennett, Tessa and Henry; and daughters-in-law: Kathy Szczesny and Kim Szczesny. She is preceded in death by her husband: Jerome Szczesny; sons: Steven Szczesny, Michael Szczesny and Joseph Szczesny and her sister: Donna Walker. VISITATION will be Monday, January 6th, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI., 49441. There will also be a one-hour visitation prior to the 11:00 AM MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1716 Sixth St., Muskegon, MI., 49441. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude in memory and honor of Betty. Arrangements through the Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI., 49441. Please consider signing the family’s online guestbook at sytsemafh.com
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