Dorothy H. Vukits' Obituary
Dorothy H. Vukits, age 88, passed away Monday evening, March 26, 2018. She was born June 12, 1929 in Lily, WI to Charles and Alice (Erickson) Gleisner. On April 3, 1948 she married Ernest F. Vukits in Muskegon and he preceded her in death in 1983. Dorothy worked 25 years for Sears prior to her retirement. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and Catholic Daughters. SURVIVORS include 7 children: Linda (David) Beurkens of Hudsonville, MI, Monica (Gary) Andrews of Livonia, MI, James Vukits of Muskegon, Jeffery (Sally) Vukits of Muskegon, Paul Vukits of Muskegon, Barbara Vukits of South Lyon, MI, Thomas (David Allenza) Vukits of Richardson, TX; 6 grandchildren: Erica (Steve) Webb, Kendra (Jon) Klosowski, Elizabeth (William) Norkus, Matthew Vukits, Jill (John) VanDyck, Lisa Vukits; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Anna Vukits of Muskegon. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers: Harold and Raymond Gleisner. The family would like to thank the staff of Hillcrest Nursing Center for the exceptional care given to them and their mother. THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Antony Britto presiding. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery. VISITATION with the family will be from 6-8 PM Monday, April 2, 2018 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100. MEMORIALS to Love, INC. will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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