Obituary for Irene Mary Mastee

Mrs. Irene M. Mastee, age 91, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 in Roosevelt Park. She was born April 20, 1928 to Frank and Mary (Raczkiewicz) Kufta in Muskegon. A lifelong resident of the area, Irene married Albert “Al” Mastee on September 4, 1948. Al and Irene were devoted members of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling and sitting outside on their porch. Irene absolutely doted on her grandchildren and three great-granddaughters and cherished their time spent together. She liked going out for dinner with her friends and family, playing cards and spending time at her Silver Lake cottage. Irene is survived by her children, Diane (Mastee) Murphy and David (Mary) Mastee; grandchildren, Justin (fiancée, Kari) Murphy, Abbey Murphy, Mary (Thomas) Kitchen, Anna and Dina; great-granddaughters, Kinley and Hadlee Kitchen and Ella; sisters, Wanda Kozicki and Theresa Parkanzky; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and very special friends, LuAnn Vanderstelt, Judy Dykema and Marsha Musil, thank you all for your care and compassion for Irene. Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Al, parents, and brothers-in-law, Joe Kozicki and Ernie Parkanzky. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM Friday, December 13 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (1716 6th St.) with Fr. Charles Hall presiding. Visitation will be 4-8PM Thursday, December 12 at The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral an Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI, 49441, with the Rosary prayed at 7PM. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.