BORN

1926

DIED

2016

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Ever Rest Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel

1783 East Keating Ave

Muskegon, Michigan

Margaret Puffer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2016.

Margaret Puffer, age 90 of Twin Lake, passed away peacefully October 13, 2016, at Sanctuary at McCauley.

Margaret was born and raised in Muskegon County. She was one of twelve siblings of the Gerencer family that worked on and owned the largest vegetable growing farm in the County. She was married to Raymond Puffer and together they raised two beautiful daughters, Nancy and Bonnie. Margaret's work ethic, independence, health and willingness to give were some of her most unique and greatest attributes. She was a woman of faith and a member of Saint Mary of The Woods in Lakewood. Margaret was incredibly loving, welcoming everyone with open arms and an 'I love you'. Family was central in her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and siblings Frank, Kalman, Colman, Anton, George, Steve, Willie and Rose.
She is survived by her daughters:
Nancy Botten
Bonnie Woodring
Grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren
Brothers and sisters:
Rudy Gerencer
Louie Gerencer
Kate Rewalt

Memorial services will be Sunday, October 23, 2016, at 2:00pm at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel in Muskegon. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:30pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Sanctuary at McAuley or St. Mary of the Woods Chapel Catholic Church.

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October 24, 2016

Karen Slamkowski

I was sorry to hear of the family losing a wonderful person.

October 20, 2016

Ann Millis

A very nice neighbor, always a smile on her face.

October 18, 2016

Jack & Mary Jo (Savickas) Grevel

Margaret was a wonderful, loving person. She will be missed.

October 18, 2016

Rest in peace Marge. You will be missed at Little Silver Lake.

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