Eleanor Koteles' Obituary
Eleanor Koteles, age 88, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at The Cove at Lakewoods in Muskegon. She was born May 15, 1931 in Weilburg/Lahn, Germany to Hermann and Luise (Kosslitz) Leinweber. Eleanor came to the United States in 1956 and married Frank S. Koteles on July 14, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muskegon Heights. Eleanor worked at Grossman’s Department Store and Fenstacher Fabrics for many years. She retired suffering from acute rheumatoid arthritis. Preceding her in death was her husband, her parents, a brother Kurt Leinweber, a brother-in-law, Joseph and wife Constance, mother-in-law and father-in law, Frank and Julia Koteles, and sister-in-law, Julia Rose Koteles. Several nieces and nephews and a cousin, Mary Toth Dunkel are surviving. A Graveside Service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church Memorial Fund or the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements handled by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Sign the guestbook online at www.sytsemafh.com
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