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Justine Hertzell (Gerulis, Nawrocky) was born on October 29, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI to Justin and Lottie Gerulis. As a child Justine attended Sacred Heart Church and Elementary School. She graduated from Mt. Mercy High School in 1959. Justine loved to golf, go on walks, and visit with the neighbors. She also attended Calvary Bible Church where she spent many Sundays helping in the nursey room. She worked at Stryker for many years and Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes. She loved cats, and all animals really.
Justine Hertzell, age 83, died on January 18, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI. She is survived by her daughter, Tina-Marie Padron, and her older sister, Gloria Warren; a special cousin and godmother to Tina-Marie, Patricia Goeldel; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes, 6080 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI (269) 375-2900. Celebrate Justine’s life online by sharing favorite stories and photos on her dedicated web page at BetzlerLifeStory.com.