Mary Frances Kitchka's Obituary
Mrs. Mary Frances Kitchka, age 95, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 29, 2011, at a local nursing facility. Mary was born November 4, 1915 in Detroit to Frank and Mary (Conradi) Christmas. She had worked as a buyer for 35 years at Wurzburg’s, Grossman’s, and Herpolsheimer’s Department Stores before retiring in 1985. Prior to that, she had worked at the Amazon. In 1989 she married Steven Kitchka and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Emery Kitchka who passed away in 1965; 2 brothers, Chuck Christmas and Bob Christmas; and a sister, Miriam Olson. Mary in SURVIVED by her son, Paul (Pat Rhodea) Kitchka of Sparta; 3 grandchildren, Paula, Michelle and Todd Kitchka; 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at a later date. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to Pound Buddies Rescue of Muskegon or the Noah Project. Share Memories with the family at their on-line guest book @www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave
231-726-5210
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