Ann V. Runyan

Ann V. (Pastucha) Runyan RUNYAN, MRS. ANN V. (PASTUCHA) (Wife of Donald) Whitehall Mrs. Ann V. (Pastucha) Runyan, age 81, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at the Hospice House-Poppen Residence. She was born April 24, 1924 in Muskegon Heights, MI to James and Matilda (Pincek) Pastucha. On January 23, 1943, she married Donald A. Runyan in Muskegon and he survives her. Prior to retirement, she worked 29 years as a teller for Muskegon Bank and Trust Co. She was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church where she volunteered for many years. Ann was also a volunteer for Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana. She enjoyed gardening and ceramics. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald; 3 children, James L. (Marcia) Runyan of Whitehall, Linda (Carl) Munson of Twin Lake, and David (Stella) Runyan of Whitehall; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Edward (Helenann) Pastucha of Irvington, NY; 2 sisters, Victoria Swartz of Muskegon, Margaret Ribesky of Whitehall; 1 sister-in-law, Pauline Wackernagel of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 brothers-in-law, Michael Ribesky, Iva Swartz, and Clayton Wackernagel. THE FUNERAL LITURGY will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, February 10, 2006 at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 150 Church Street, Lakewood Club, with long-time family friend, Rev. Fr. Robert A. Hart, presiding and Rev. Norman P. Droski, concelebrating. INTERMENT will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery. VISITATION with Ann's family will be held one hour prior to Mass, 10-11 AM Friday at the church. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the Poppen Residence of Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana or St. James Catholic School in Montague. Arrangements handled by Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Avenue (231) 726-5210 You may sign the guest book on-line at www.sytsemafh.com