Eva Dawn Oliva's Obituary
Mrs. Eva Dawn Oliva, age 62, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006 at a local hospital. Mrs. Oliva was born January 11, 1944 to Joseph and Elizabeth (LaFaunce) Stefanich in Muskegon. On August 5, 1959 she married John Oliva in Chicago. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2002. Mrs. Oliva was employed as a nurse at DeBoer Nursing Home for 10 years and loved her worked there. She was previously employed at Hackley Hospital Intensiva. She liked bingo, shopping and eating. Mrs. Oliva’s SURVIVORS include her 4 children, Glenn Oliva of Ocala, FL, Jon Oliva and Monica Oliva of Muskegon and Teresa Oliva of Ocala, FL; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; special aunt and uncle, Paul and Mary Duell of Muskegon; sister, Patricia Hartman; and special cousin, Carol (Gene) Gardner. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Oliva and her brother, Robert Stefanich. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, April 17 at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Avenue
726-5210
with Pastor Jonathan Rager officiating. Interment: East Dalton-Oakhill Cemetery. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Share memories with the family at their on-line guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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