Nancy Jo Hegedus' Obituary
Nancy Jo Hegedus, age 77, passed away Monday evening, May 2, 2016. She was born November 27, 1938 in Bay City, MI to John and Bernice (Lucas) Stein. Mrs. Hegedus worked as an accountant in the area for many years. On May 13, 1961 she married Andrew Jr. Hegedus in Muskegon. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Montague. Nancy was recognized as a 60 year member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She had a 40 year passion for genealogy and through her studies found relatives in Werl, Germany, Reinhard and Doris Stein, with whom Nancy and Andy traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Nancy also enjoyed going to the beach with her Lake Michigan Beach Buddies, but most importantly was her love of family and spending time with them. SURVIVORS include her husband, Andrew; sons: Andrew Hegedus, Jr. of Montague, Steven (Deborah) Hegedus of Hart; 2 grandchildren: Lauren and Madison Hegedus; brother, John (Barbara) Stein of Parnell, MI; sister, Julie Tackney of Long Beach, CA; many nieces and nephews; very dear friend, Nancy Ryerson; and special foreign exchange students: Ralf Bode and Anja Bode-Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Sylvia; and sister, Kaye Stein. According to Nancy’s wishes, there will be no services. Memorials to the Montague Branch Library will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210.
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