Behrens, Joanna L.
Downers Grove, Illinois (Formerly of Bay City, MI)
Joanna passed away Friday, January 29, 1999 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downer's Grove, IL following a very short illness. Age 25 years. She was born January 13, 1974 in Bay City, MI. Joanna was a member of Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church in Downer's Grove, IL and formerly a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Bay City. She graduated in 1996 from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN with a B.S. in Education. Joanna taught Kindergarten thru Second Grade at Good Shepherd Lutheran School. She is survived by her parents: Richard and Barbara (Anderson) Behrens of Bay City; her sister, Amanda Behrens of East Lansing, MI; her uncles: William Behrens of Washington, D.C., Carl Anderson and Bert Anderson both of Manistee, MI; her aunt, Margaret Anderson of Paw Paw, MI; two cousins: Peter Anderson of Paw Paw, MI and Michelle Guzikowski of Manistee, MI and many close friends. Funeral and Committal Services will take place Friday, February 5, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. Ronald M. Muetzel with private intermenty which will take place in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Joanna will be taken to the church on Friday to lie in state from 12:00 o'clock and until the time of services. In lieu of flowers Memorial Envelopes for Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church or the donor's Favorite Charity will be available at the funeral home. Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. 201 W. Midland Street "Family Owned and Operated"
Hill, Isabell J.
Essexville, Michigan
Mrs. Hill passed away Monday morning, February 1, 1999. Age 90 years. The daughter of the late William and Frances (Kaczmarek) Gunther, Sr. was born January 1, 1909, in Williams Township, Bay County and has lived in Bay County for all of her life. She was married to Andrew R. Hill, on November 22, 1941, in Bay City, he predeceased her on March 5, 1986. Mrs. Hill was retired from the U.S. Post Office in Bay City as a letter carrier after 18 years of service. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Essexville, Altar Society, the League of Catholic Women and Men and Hampton Township Senior Citizens. Isabell was an avid bingo and card player. Surviving are her sisters-in-law: Rose Gunther of Essexville; Lottie Gunther, Alvira Long, Betty Hill, Monica Hill, Kate Hill, all of Bay City; a niece and caregiver, Mary Ellen (Richard) Swiecicki of Bay City; and many other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers and a sister-in- law: Frank, William and Walter Gunther, George and Alma Gunther. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 noon Thursday, February 4, 1999 at St. John the Evangelist Church by Rev. Fr. John W. Mullet, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Kawkawlin. A Parish Wake Service will take place at 7:30 PM Wednesday. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-9 PM Wednesday and after 11 AM Thursday at the church. Squires Funeral Home 211 N. Henry St.
Stork, Joanna C. (Van Haaren)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 27, 1999. Age 80, she was born in Bay City, MI on June 7, 1918, the daughter of Venus and Hazel (Grant) Van Haaren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard H. Stork, founder of Stork Pools and brother, Grant Van Haaren. She had been a resident of Ft. Lauderdale, FL for the past 38 years, and was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church of Coconut Creek along with many other women's organizations, foundations and charities. She was the loving and caring mother of sons: Daniel Stork and James Stork of Boca Raton, FL. Also surviving are her brother Donald (Ginny) Van Haaren of Essexville, MI; sister-in-law Jane (Beebe) Van Haaren of Bay City, MI and a host of other friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Joanna's name to the Sylvester Cancer Center/Div. of Hematology and Oncology, 1475 NW 12th Ave. (D8-4), Miami, FL 33136, or the Hospice Foundation of America, 3700 Executive Way, Miramar, FL 33025. A Cryptside Service was held at Forest Lawn Central Memorial Gardens, 499 NW 27th Ave. Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, January 30, 1999.
McIntyre, Ricky DeWayne
Mio, Michigan
Ricky DeWayne McIntyre, age 42, of Mio, MI passed away January 31, 1999 at the home of his parents in Fanning Springs, FL. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Sarah Lockwood of Mio, MI; his parents, Ronald & Eleanora McIntyre of Fanning Springs, FL; three brothers: Ronald David of Gainesville, FL, Ray & Missy McIntyre of Grayling, MI, and Reggie & Tracy McIntyre of Havana, FL; a sister, Candy Joy McIntyre Whitfield of Orange Park, FL; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. Memorial Services will be at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Chiefland, FL, February 3, 1999 at 7 P.M.
Gielda, Michael J.
Troy, Michigan Formerly of Bay City
Mr. Gielda died Wednesday afternoon, February 3, 1999 at his son's residence, age 58 years. He was born on January 18, 1941 in Bay City, MI and has lived here most of his life. Mr. Gielda married the former Jeanne Norrington on April 2, 1960 at St. James Church. She survives him. Mr. Gielda worked for the Ford Motor Company as a Prototype Process Analyst. He was a former member of St. Stanislaus Church, and was an avid bow hunter and golfer. He graduated from St. Stanislaus High School in 1959. Surviving besides his wife, Jeanne are his children and their spouses: Greg Gielda of MN, David (Shannon) Gielda of Bay City and Kimberly (Mark) Oldfield of MN; three grandchildren: Alexander Oldfield, Shaun Oldfield and Kaleigh Gielda. Also, his mother, Virginia Gielda of Essexville; two brothers and a sister and their spouses: Richard (Jan) Gielda of MD, Jim Gielda of Essexville and Carlene (Calvin) Witucki of KY; a beloved cousin, Robert P. (Darlene) Graczyk of Bay City; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gielda was predeceased by his father, Eugene Gielda. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M. Saturday, February 6, 1999 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. William J. Rutkowski officating. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. There will be a Parish Wake Service at 7:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 9 P.M. and at the church on Saturday from 10:30 A.M. until time of Funeral Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorials to the American Cancer Society. Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
Gray, Kenneth W.
Freeland, Michigan
Our beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather went to be with his Lord Tuesday afternoon February 2, 1999 at the Mid- Michigan Medical Center in Midland after a lengthy illness. Age 65 years. Kenneth was born June 15, 1933 in Mills Township, Midland County to the late Floyd W. and Catherine D. (Clarke) Gray and has resided in this area all of his life. Kenneth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Freeland, American Legion Thomas Daniel Hand Post #443 in Sanford, V.F.W. Post #3651 Midland in which he was past Commander from 1988-1989, the Bay County Democratic Party, and the United Steelworkers Union Local #12075 in which he served as Chief Union Steward for 8 years. Kenneth served on the Williams Township Planning Commission, he was also an avid hunter, fisherman, reader, and gardener. During the Korean Conflict, Kenneth served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Kenneth worked at Dow Chemical in Midland for 39 years, retiring in 1992. On October 5, 1957 he married Grace O. Forbes, she survives him. Also surviving are two sons: Michael (Sally) Gray of Bay City, and Steven (Ann) Gray of Auburn; a daughter Vickey (Kevin) Martin of Sanford; eight grandchildren: Jarrett, Adam, Chad, Bruce, Katie, Timothy, Kelli, and Michael; one great-grandchild, Jacob; one brother, Clark (Roberta) Gray of Sanford, one sister, Janet (Woodward) Koan of Flushing; and many nieces and nephews. Kenneth is also survived by his cat, Tippy. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 1999 at the Cunningham/Taylor Funeral Home in Freeland. Rev. Leroy Westphal will officiate with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery in Freeland. Friends may call at the Cunningham/Taylor Funeral Home, 310 E. Washington, Freeland on Thursday from 2:00- 5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. A military service will be conducted under the auspices of the V.F.W. Post #3651 at the cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Hospice of Bay Area and Respiratory Care Fund c/o Bay Medical Foundation or the donor's favorite charity. FREELAND CHAPEL Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. 310 E. Washington Freeland, Michigan
Laleman, Susie K. (Pavlik-Tobin)
Bay City, Michigan
The Funeral Liturgy will be Saturday February 6, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Charles L. Ganley will officiate. Interment will be in St. Patricks Cemetery. The family will be present at the church to receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. 201 W. Midland Street "Family Owned and Operated"
Ricker, William A.
Bay City, Michigan
Mr. Ricker died suddenly Tuesday evening, February 2, 1999 at his home. Age 29 years. He was born September 13, 1969 in Bay City where he graduated from Handy High School in 1987. He married the former Luanne Marshall; she survives him. Mr. Ricker served with the US Army Airborne Ranger Division in Desert Storm. He was a member of K of C Council #414. Surviving besides his wife Luanne and her three children Maria, Tim and Andy are his parents William and Barbara Ricker; his mother and father-in- law Harold and Betty Summers; one brother Mark and Jennifer Ricker and their two children Kayleen and Brianna Ricker, Paul and Laura Vought; his grandmothers, Dolores Ricker and Florence Burk; two uncles and two aunts: Gerald and Mary Ricker, Roger and Judy Ricker, Darla and James Morrisette and Janith and Charles Myers; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Steven Summers, Sue and Norm Andrews, Carol and Clay Hurley; many other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Carol K. Ricker; his grandfathers, Donald Ricker and Albert Morse; one uncle Ronald J. Ricker; two aunts, Sandra Beson, and Penny Weston. A Prayer Service will take place Friday, February 5, 1999 at 9:15 AM from the Squires Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM from St. Mary's Church. Rev. Fr. Charles L. Ganley will officiate with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery under the auspices of the Bay County Veterans Council. Friends may call at the Squires Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 to 9 PM and on Friday after 9 AM. Squires Funeral Home 211 N. Henry St.
Rowan, James L.
Bay City, Michigan
James was called to his heavenly home Wednesday morning, February 3, 1999 from the Bay Shores Nursing Home following a lingering illness, age 84 years. James was born July 1, 1914 in Attalla, AL. He came to Bay City in 1953 where he was employed by the A & P Food Stores, from which he retired. Surviving are his wife, the former Emma Thaxton to whom he was married in 1940. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Pauline Tabron of Detroit; a nephew, Booker T. Thaxton; a great nephew, John Sutton; and a great niece, Eleanor Humphrey; also, a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church and the N.A.A.C.P. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Henry. Friends may call at the Hyatt- Ewald Funeral Home on Friday from 3 to 5 P.M. The family hour will be Friday evening from 7 to 8 P.M. Mr. Rowan will lie in state at the Second Baptist Church on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11 A.M. Pastor Seth R. Doyle will officiate. A private intermenty will follow in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home 700 N. Monroe
