Theresa (nee Novath) Sabo, aged 97, of Fremont and formerly of Grant, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility near Fremont.  She was born in Budapest, Hungary, March 19, 1913 and came to America when she was 2 years old becoming a citizen June 7, 1943 in White Cloud.  She was one of the original "Rosie the Riveters" during World War II, and worked at Continental Motors in Muskegon where they made engines for tanks and other fighting vehicles, retiring May 31, 1972 after 29 years.

She is survived by her children Anthony & Del Sabo of Kentwood, Michael Sabo of Fremont, Betty Ann Higgins of Grant, 11 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren, sister Rose Gardner of Nevada and brother Louis Novath of Colorado and several nieces & nephews.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Theresa Ann, 4 sisters, 4 brothers and son in law James R. Higgins, Sr.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Grant Community Church with Pastor Steve Vander West officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.  Interment will be in the Ashland Center Cemetery.  For memorials please consider the St. Jude’s Children Hospital and/or the Newaygo Medical Care Facility.  Please leave condolences at www.mckinleyfuneral.com.