Josephine J. Kraley's Obituary
Mrs. Josephine J. Kraley, age 95, went to be with her Lord on her birthday July 31, 2011. She was born on July 31, 1916 to Joseph and Amelia (Kubenic) Butas in Muskegon Heights and has been a life resident. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a part of the Altar Society and First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. Mrs. Kraley was a wonderful caregiver, babysitter, great cook and enjoyed time with her family. She worked 18 years in food service at Mona Shores Public Schools. On July 3, 1937 she married John Kraley in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on February 8, 1987. SURVIVORS include 4 children; Barbara Bush of Norton Shores, Dolores (George) Knauf of Ravenna, John Kraley of Florida, Renee (Ken) Kraley-Hart of Nunica; 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers; John (Gladys) Butas, Rudolph (Frances) Butas and Joseph (Frances) Butas and an infant sister, Elizabeth. The MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 11 AM Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Thomas Brown as celebrant. VISITATION with the family will be 6-8 PM Wednesday at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 In lieu of flowers please consider Mercy V.N.S. and Hospice Services or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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