Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Mazurek, Leo Edwin June 18, 2009
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Lakewood News - Saturday, June 27, 2009

WOODLAND- Leo Edwin Mazurek, aged 78, of Woodland, passed away with his 
family at his side on Thursday evening, June 18, 2009 at Northview Manor in 
Grand Rapids. 

Leo was born to John and Frances (Horcica) Mazurek on December 29, 1930 in 
Hold. He graduated from Holt High School in 1949.

Leo enlisted in the US Army in 1951, and served as a cook at Camp Gordon, 
Georgia. He transferred to the Army Reserves in 1953, and was honorably 
discharged in 1957.

On June 8, 1957, Leo married Jeralee Euper and together they made their home 
on the Euper family farm in Woodland where they raised their two sons, Loren 
and Lynn.  They remained on the farm until 2002. They were building their 
new home on Carlton Center Road, when Leo suffered a debilitating stroke.

Leo had retired from Oldsmobile in 1982 after a 32 year career as an 
electrician. He had also been a life-long farmer and enjoyed working the 
farm with his boys.

Leo was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved picking morels. He also enjoyed 
being involved with maple syrup production with his son Lynn. 

Leo was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and 
friend. We will forever miss him and treasure the memories we have.

Leo is survived by Jeralee, his loving wife of 52 years; sons, Loren and 
Lisa Mazurek, and Lynn and Rebecca Mazurek, both of Woodland; grandchildren, 
Harrison Theodore, Aundrea Marie, Kyler May-Anne, Abigayle Roselynn, and 
Samuel Walter; special nephew, Bill (Betty) Mazurek of St. Louis, MI;great 
nieces, Katrinna Hedrick and Kendra (Rich) Overla, along with their 
children, Kirstan, Karly, Jayce, and Jenna.

Leo and Jeralee raised Bill through his high school years, and wer amazing 
grandparents to Katrinna and Kendra.

Leo is also survived by his sister, Emily Krumm of Eaton Rapids, and Mary 
(Wesley) Mitchell of Lansing; brother, Richard (Joy) Mazurek of St. Johns; 
and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward Joseph, John, 
Henry, and Carl; and sisters, Helen and Laura.

The funeral service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on 
Monday, June 22, 2009 with Rev. Jim Fox and Rev. Glann Wegner officiating. 
Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions  may be made to the Woodland Fire Department, or the 
Woodland United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund. The family welcomes messages 
and memories at www.koopsfc.com.

Additional Comments:
Age: 78
Lakeside Cemetery

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