Helen’s Story

Site created on April 9, 2018

Helen Eva Baibak Budzynski has slipped into a coma following a short illness and hospitalization. She has lived a full and happy 95 years, and is ready to go see her Lord and the many beloved family members and friends who've gone before. We will be updating this site with new information about her condition, as well as with future funeral arrangements.

As of today, April 9, she is resting quietly in the Hospitality Suite at Oakview Medical Center, able to hear visitors as they talk to her. She can respond with head nods, but no words. She is experiencing some pain, therefore receives palliative medication every four hours. We expect that this will progressively increase, to the point that she will be no longer responsive as she nears her point of passing. She feels the love of everyone, present or not, and appreciates your support and prayers. This has been her fervent desire for a number of years: to go to her heavenly home. We will not stand in her way, but wish her well, tend to her physical comfort around the clock, and bid her a love-filled farewell on her journey.

Newest Update

Her quiet passing to see the Lord

Journal entry by Jill Budzynski —

Helen left this world for her heavenly rest on April 10 at 6:15am EDT. She was resting quietly without pain or agitation, breathed two final breaths and then slipped away. As in life, she left us in her own fashion, without drama or disturbance. She is in the arms of the Almighty now.

Her wake will be hosted at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Sanctuary, 85 S. Madison Street, Custer, MI, from 6 to 8pm on April 13, 2018. Her funeral Mass will be the following morning, with a brief viewing of the casket before the service, at 11am at St. Mary's Church. A funeral luncheon will follow.

The family asks that those who wish to make a memorial donation consider St. Mary's Altar Society, Great Lakes Caring and Home Hospice of West Michigan, or EWTN.

Thank you for your prayers and love. The family of Helen Budzynski
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