Helen M. Trautner's Obituary
Mrs. Helen M. Trautner, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2006 at Heartland Nursing Home in Whitehall, MI. After 30 years in Tucson, AZ, she moved to Nelson Place in Muskegon. Helen attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a member of Northside Senior Center. She liked to paint and play bingo. Helen was an incredible mom, loved her family, always had a positive attitude and saw only good in people. She brought sunshine, warmth and laughter to those lucky enough to have known her. Helen is SURVIVED by her sons, Ralph (Judith) of Muskegon, MI, Donald (Mary Lee) of Marinette, WI, and Raymond (Elaine) of Lodi, NJ; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; her brothers, Jim, Vernon and Irving Anderle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Gabriel Trautner; her daughter, Mary; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. A Helen’s request there will be no services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Menominee, MI. We will miss her. Memorials to Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana will be appreciated. Arrangements by
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
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