Patricia "Grace" Grabinski's Obituary
Mrs. Patricia “Grace” Grabinski, age 90, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007, at a local nursing home. She was born May 12, 1917 in Muskegon to Joseph and Julia (Mikula) Sladek and lived in the area her entire life. On May 13, 1938, she married Chester Frank Grabinski and he preceded her in death in 1973. Prior to her retirement in 1983, Grace worked 24 years as an inspector for S.D. Warren Paper Mill. Grace was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church where she was an active member of the Altar Society, the Rosary Society, the Sodality, and the choir. SURVIVORS include her son, Leonard (Nancy) Grabinski of Naples, FL; her daughter, Mary Ann (Randy) Young of Point Sienna, FL; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and 2 sisters, Julianna Grabinski and Albina Lewandowski. THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, December 20, 2007 at St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Brown as celebrant. INTERMENT will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. VISITATION with Grace’s family will be 5-8 PM Wednesday at The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Avenue, (231) 726-5210. A Scripture Service will be held 6:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the family. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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