Helen M. Crego

Helen M. Crego obituary, Temperance, MI

Helen M. Crego

Helen Crego Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Helen M. Crego, 83, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, in her residence. She was born on July 27, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the daughter of Samuel and Dora Marie (Cox) Malkuian. Helen married Stewart A. Crego on October 11, 1969. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2005. While living in Florida, she loved spending time with her family on the lake and fishing for crappie.
They moved back to Toledo from Okeechobee, Florida in 2001. She loved reading and was a member at various churches in the area. Her son would keep her supplied with fresh venison annually.
Helen was also preceded in death by her brothers, Samuel, John, and Mike Malkuian; sisters, Margaret Bauknecht, Marilyn, Mary Jane, Anna Mae Malkuian. Surviving is her loving step-son, Stewart (Teri) Crego. There will be no visitation. Services will be private.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman} Temperance, Michigan. www.pawlakfuneralhome.com
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