Mary E. Kostecki's Obituary
Mrs. Mary E. Kostecki, age 66, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2014 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 8, 1947 in Manistee, Michigan to Roosevelt and Esther (Jankwietz) Ross, and lived in the Muskegon area for many years. On August 8, 1970, she married David J. Kostecki and they enjoyed 43 years of marriage together. Mary worked in the Radiology Department at Hackley Hospital for 37 years, before retiring in 2007. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Mary was also an associate member of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and the Polish Falcons. She enjoyed antiquing, cooking and the beach. SURVIVORS include her husband, David; 2 brothers, Blair (Carol) Ross of Roosevelt Park and Ted (Judy) Ross of Manistee; brother-in-law, Steve (Audrey) Kostecki of Manistee and sister-in-law, Mary (Dean) Hoxie also of Manistee; and several nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by sister, Darlyne McDougal and brother, Bruce Ross. The MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 11AM Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Marian Chapel, with Rev. Fr. Philip P. Salmonowicz presiding. VISITATION with the family will be 6-8 PM Friday at The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565 and 1 hour prior to the service, from 10-11AM. Burial will take place at a later time in Manistee. Memorial Contributions in Mary’s name to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church will be appreciated. Share memories online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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