Theresa Lavas Obituary
Theresa "Terri"
Muskegon, Michigan
Ms Theresa "Terri" Lavas, age 79, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 30, 1943 to Peter & Donna (Mosher) Lavas. Ms Lavas had been employed as a Waitress, and later managed several restaurants in California. Theresa enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, and watching game shows.
SURVIVORS
Daughter, Susan (John) Kelly; grandchildren, Jager Kelly, Nick Kelly, Emily (Steven) Langlois; sister, Susan (Terry) Gongalski; sister-in-law, Sheri Paynter; several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James "Jimmy" Lavas; husband, John Scuris.
SERVICE
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 11:00 AM at Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon with Pastor Carlos Ramos officiating. Interment in Lakeshore Cemetery.
VISITATION
Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. MEMORIAL: Harbor Hospice. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1469 Peck St, Muskegon, MI 49441
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