Hages, Coland F.
Mesa, Arizona formerly of Bay City
Age 72, a retired automotive pipefitter at the V-8 Engine Plant, died January 22, 1999. He was born in Detroit and was a World War II Navy veteran. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; daughters, Ruth F. and Joyce I; son, Colin F.; brothers, Jack, Frederick and Conrad; sister, Jean Haranda. Services were held January 25, 1999 at the Chapel of Prayer, 108 N. 56th St., Mesa, AZ. Contributions to Arizona Lung Association, 102 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85003.
Hages, Roland B. (Rollie)
Bay City, Michigan
Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at the Ambrose Funeral Home followed by a Mass Of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Church. Celebrated by Rev. Fr. Gerald F. Kukla with entombment in St. Stanislaus Mausoleum. A Parish Wake Service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider memorials to Magical Moments/Frankemuth Care Center or St. Hyacinth Parish. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
Johnson, Beuhl W.
Bay City, Michigan
Mr. Johnson passed away early Sunday morning January 31, 1999 at Bay Medical Center. Age 86 years. Beuhl was born November 24, 1912 in Bay County and has resided in the area since. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the American Legion Post #18. Beuhl was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was active with the St. Vincent De Paul Society. He worked as a meat cutter at Hampton Meats until the store changed hands. Buehl is survived by his wife Mary F. (Gradowski) Johnson of Bay City; a son Adrian and Barbara Marr of Bay City; 2 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren; and a sister Avon Meyer of Bay City. Beuhl was predeceased by his first wife Martha Johnson in 1956 and by a brother Gill Johnson. The Funeral Liturgy will take place Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Michael Dunckel will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Monday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Middle School Drama Department. Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. 201 W. Midland Street "Family Owned and Operated"
Kochanny, Gerald L. Sr. (Jerry)
Bay City, Michigan
Our beloved husband and father went to heaven peacefully early Sunday morning, January 31, 1999 with his loving family at his side of Heartland Health Care Center-Hampton. Age 86 years. The son of the late Andrew and Martha (Andrzejewski) Kochanny was born April 9, 1912 in Bay City where he has been a lifelong resident. He married the former Mary Dorothy Megger in St. Stanislaus Church on February 9, 1933, she survives him. Mr. Kochanny was employed at the Bay City Chevrolet Plant for 44 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church; St. Stan's Senior Citizens, Polish Circle, League of Catholic Women and Men and U.A.W. Local No. 362 Retirees. Surviving besides his wife, Mary Dorothy, he leaves a daughter and a son and a son-in- law, Maxine (Mickie) and Harry Voisin of Bay City, and Gerald L. Kochanny, Jr. PHD. of Sherwood, WI; seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Also two brothers and two sisters: Andrew Kochany and Mary Jo Kochany, both of Bay City, Robert (Virginia) Kochaney of Flint and Lou Kubica of Sarasota, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Bruce Kochanny and three brothers and two sisters: Harry Kochanny, Ed Kochaney, Eugene Kochaney, Dorothy Walz and Winifred Rzyske. Prayers will be said at 9:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at the Ambrose Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at St. Stanislaus Church, celebrated by Rev. Fr. William J. Rutkowski with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Members of St. Stan's Senior Citizens will pray the Rosary at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday followed by a Parish Wake Service at 7:30 P.M. both at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stanislaus Parish. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-5 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
Neigh, Lois M. "Merlene"
Bay City, Michigan
Wife of Leslie E. Neigh passed away Saturday afternoon, January 30, 1999 at Bay Medical Center in Bay City after a lingering illness, age 73 years. Merlene was born the daughter of the late Uriel M. and Helen (Curry) Ham December 29, 1925 in Kennett, MO. She then moved to Flint in 1927 and 1935 moved to Saginaw where she graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church (Ivy St.) and its Ladies Aide, and past secretary of the Ladies Guild. On May 10, 1946 she married Leslie E. Neigh and has since lived in the Saginaw and Bay area. She is also survived by 3 sons: Michael (Pam) Neigh of Bay City, Ronald (Jeri) Neigh of Saginaw, Jeffrey Neigh of Bay City; 2 grandchildren: Laurie Streich and Anthony Neigh; 3 great- grandchildren; 3 brothers: Uriel W. "Bud" Ham of Baltimore, MD., Douglas K. (Jeanette) Ham of Bridgeport, Ersel E. Ham of Midland; 1 sister, Joan (Bob) Carter of Auburn and many nieces and nephews. Merlene was also predeceased by a son, David, and 2 sisters-in-law, Florence and Juanita Ham. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 3, 1999 from Zion Lutheran Church, 510 Ivy St., Bay City. Rev. William Allwardt will officiate with burial in Fremont Cemetery, Bay City. Merlene's family will receive friends at the AUBURN CHAPEL of the Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. on Monday from 7:00-9:00 PM, on Tuesday from 2:00-5:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM, and then on Wednesday Merlene will lie in state at the church from 12:00 PM until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy, envelopes for Zion Lutheran Church, American Heart Association and the American Kidney Association will be available at the funeral home. AUBURN CHAPEL Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. 312 W. Midland Rd. Auburn, Michigan
Price, Raymond J.
Bay City, Michigan
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at St. James Church by Rev. Fr. Peter J. Gaspeny with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. A Parish Wake Service will take place at 7 p.m. Monday followed by a Bible Presentation by K. of C. Council #4102. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider memorials to St. James Parish. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m until time of Funeral Mass. Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
Rasmus, Agnes T. (Isia)
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Rasmus died suddenly Sunday morning, January 31, 1999 at her home. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Madaj) Pawlak was born January 20, 1911 in Bay City where she has been a lifelong resident. She was married to Joseph S. Rasmus, he predeceased her on October 18, 1977. Mrs. Rasmus was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, Rosary Society, St. Stan's Senior Citizens, Felician Sisters Auxiliary, League of Catholic Women and Men and St. Stan's Mothers & Fathers Club. She is survived by three sisters- in-law: Irene Rasmus, Edwina Rasmus and Gladys-Rasmus (Carl) Princinski, all of Bay City. She was a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; and great-great- great nieces and nephews. Also special friends, Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Kulinski and Kim and Isabelle Gorney and many other friends. She was predeceased by three brothers and six sisters, Vincent, Frank, and Anthony Pawlak, Sadie Wisniewski, Mary Stachowicz, Stella Koviak, Clara Pawlak, Jean Kesman and Florence Suchodolski. Also a special nephew, Paul Suchodolski, other nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 1999 at St. Stanislaus Church by Rev. Fr. William J. Rutkowski with burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Members of St. Stan's Senior Citizens, Rosary Society and Felician Sisters Auxiliary will Pray the Rosary at 2 p.m. Wednesday followed by a Parish Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider memorials to St. Stanislaus Parish Development Fund or a charity of their choice. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m., on Wednesday from 12 noon until 9 p.m. and on Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of funeral mass. Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
Rogner, Chloe Mae
Bay City, Michigan
Funeral Services will take place Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Kawkawlin Community Church. Rev. Robert Fread will officiate. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc, on Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Kawkawlin Community Church or the Cartwright Hospice Center. Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. 201 W. Midland Street "Family Owned and Operated"
Abrahms, Alma A.
Winter Haven, Florida formerly of Bay City
Alma A. Abrahms, age 94, of Winter Haven, Florida, died February 1, 1999 at Bishop Grey Inn. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on March 26, 1904. She came to Florida in 1995 from Ann Arbor. She belonged to the Wyandotte Garden Club and the Ann Arbor Antique Club. She was an Episcopalian and was a member of St. Alban's Church, Auburndale, Florida. Survivors include a brother, Herman Tews of Bay City; a daughter, Constance McNutt, Winter Haven, FL, son, William Stokes, VA, stepson, Gerald Abrahms, CA; also, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held later. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bishop Grey Inn Foundation, 206 W. Orange, Davenport, FL 33837.
