Kathleen R. (Kalavitz) Bernard's Obituary
Ms. Kathleen R. (Kalavitz) Bernard, age 56, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 31, 2008, in Muskegon. She was born November 27, 1952, in Muskegon to Edward and Jessie (Paulin) Kalavitz and lived in the area most of her life. Kathy was a graduate of Muskegon High School and Michigan State University. She worked for a number of years as a corporate account manager with Nextel Corporation. Kathy loved the water and animals, especially dogs. She is survived by her brother Paul (Barbara) Kalavitz of Belmont, Michigan; an aunt, Helen Mark; a niece, Kimberly Tuinstra; two nephews, Edward (Maggie) Kalavitz and Michael (Darci) Kalavitz; and many other relatives and friends, including David Kalavitz. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at
The Lee Chapel -
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
6291 S. Harvey St.
Muskegon, MI 49444
231-798-1100
with Pastor John Brown officiating. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Restlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Every Woman’s Place. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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