Steyer, Peter P. Sr. (Pete)
Bay City, Michigan
Pete left to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, February 10, 1999 at his home with his family at his side. Age 81 years. The son of the late Casper and Clara (Freihaut) Steyer was born March 25, 1917 in Munger Michigan living in Bay County all of his life. He was married to the former Ruth Ann Krauss in Bay City on June 25, 1949, she survives him. They would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this coming June. Mr. Steyer retired form the Prestolite Corp. in 1981 after 34 years of service where he was the Safety Director and Union Steward. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, the U.A.W. Retirees C.A.P. Council and National Council of Senior Citizens. Surviving besides his wife Ruth Ann, he leaves his children and their spouses: Ruth and David Justa and their son Jonathan; Peter and Sharon Steyer, Jr. and their daughters Amanda and Shannon; James and Leslie Steyer and their daughters Stephanie and Kristin all of Bay City; Gloria Nelson of Columbus, IN and her children and grandchildren: Pam (Brent) Overfelt, Michael Nelson, Marsha Bennett and her son Kyle;Tom (Pam) Nelson and their daughter Brittany. He was predeceased by two brothers: Casper and John Steyer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. Saturday, February 13, 1999 at Holy Trinity Church by Rev. Fr. Michael G. Dunckel with entombment in Floral Gardens Mausoleum. A Parish Wake Service will take place at 7:30 P.M. Friday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Bay Area. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2-5 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. and on Saturday at the church from 9 A.M. until time of Funeral Mass. Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
Phillips, Mrs. Earleen J.
Merrill, Michigan
Wife of Robert L. Phillips passed away at her home early Friday, February 12, 1999. Age 64 years. Funeral Service will take place 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 15, 1999, at the W. L. Case & Co. Funeral Chapel in Merrill. Rev. Glen A. Pettigrove will officiate with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the chapel in Merrill from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Saturday and 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Sunday. Those who so desire may, in lieu of flowers, make memorials to VNA/Hospice: Partners in Caring of Saginaw. Case Funeral Home Merrill, Michigan
Smith, Chester R.
Bay City, Michigan
Mr. Smith passed away Thursday afternoon, February 11, 1999 at his home. Age 90 years. The son of the late Charles and Sarah (Vaughn) Smith, Chester was born in Bay City on November 24, 1908. Chester was also the grandson of Edward J. Smith, Captain of the S.S. Titanic. He was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church and F.O.E. Aerie #1010. Chester was a baker at various Bay City bakeries, retiring in 1989. Chester is survived by his wife, Marguerite M. (Debo) Smith of Bay City; seven step-children: Leo and Sue Manor of New Braunfels, TX, Jeanette Huntley of Alger, MI, Bob and Ruth Manor of Superior, WI, Elaine Manor of Midland, Rose Ann and Alvin Gauthier of Bay City, Thomas Manor of Bay City and Thomas Wooderson of Bay City; several step- grandchildren and step-great- grandchildren. Chester was predeceased by a stepson, Melvin Manor. The Funeral Liturgy will take place Monday, February 15, 1999 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. James F. Gavit will officiate. Cremation has taken place and burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will be present at the church to receive friends from 9:00 A.M. until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church or Heartland Hospice. Arrangements are by Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. 201 W. Midland Street "Family Owned and Operated"
Tippman, Rita E.
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Tippman, died early Friday morning, February 12, 1999 at Covenant Health Care (Cooper), age 74 years. Daughter of the late William and Rosalie (LaPan) Dore, was born October19, 1924 in Kawkawlin and has lived here most of her life. She married Merlin Tippman, April 19, 1947 in St. Joseph Church. He predeceased her in December of 1979. Mrs. Tippman worked for the Bay City Public Schools before retiring. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, the Altar Society, League of Catholic Women and Men, Daughters of Isabella, K of C Ladies Auxiliary #414, Amvets and was a volunteer at Bay Medical Center. Surviving are eight children: Joyce Tippman-Bailey, John (Marilyn) Tippman, Robert Tippman, Ruth (Thomas) Lich, Thomas (Bonnie) Tippman, Timothy (Cynthia) Tippman, Edward Tippman, Paul (Diana) Tippman; fifteen grandchildren: Kenneth E. Bailey Jr.; Brad and Jeffery Lich; Daniel, David, Adam, Catherine, Keith, Kirk, Meredith, Jack, Mary, Joseph, Zachary and Emily Tippman; one sister and six brothers: Therese M.LaLonde, Robert (Elizabeth) Dore, William (Lamoyne) Dore Jr., Daniel (Gayle) Dore, John Dore, Francis (Theresa) Dore, Paul (Terri) Dore; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Helen Tippman. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 15, 1999 at 11:00 from St. Mary's Church by Rev. Fr. James G. Heller with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Squires Funeral Home on Saturday from 6-9 PM, on Sunday from 1-9 PM and at the church on Monday after 10:00 AM. There will be a Parish Wake Service at 4 PM Sunday. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Mary's Church or donor's favorite charity. Squires Funeral Home 211 N. Henry St.
York, Barbara E. (Betty Gerhauser)
Bay City, Michigan
The daughter of Dorothy P. and the late Ernest J. Gerhauser passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 68 years. She was born July 28, 1930 in Alma, Michigan and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy P. Gerhauser; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Barbara J. and Delmus Sheet of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Beverly A. and Ronald Rider of Bay City and Marilyn K. Dixon of Chula Vista, California; one nephew, Kurt L. Rider and one niece, Sandra A. (Todd) Villaire; and special friends of the family, Rolland and Geraldine Gerhauser, all of Bay City. At the request of Barbara, private funeral services took place Friday, February 12, 1999 at 1:00 P.M. at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating was Rev. Mark A. Gerisch with intermenty in Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions for Zion Lutheran Church Repair and Rejoice Fund 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"
Fienauer, Erwin L.
Freeland, Michigan
Passed away early morning Friday, February 12, 1999 at Health Source in Saginaw after a lengthy illness, at age 75 years. A private funeral and committal service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday February 15, 1999 at the Cunnungham/Taylor Funeral Home, 312 W. Midland Rd., Auburn. Rev. Andrew Loesel will officiate with burial in Freemont Cemetery in Bay City. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. John's Lutheran Church, Amelith, Health Soruce of Saginaw, Community Village or the donor's favorite charity. AUBURN CHAPEL Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. 312 W. Midland Rd. Auburn, Michigan
McNeal, John P.
Bay City, Michigan
Mr. McNeal, age 65 passed away Thursday, February 11, 1999 at Brian's House with his family at his side following a brief illness. He was born in Newberry on March 13, 1933, to the late Thomas and Icie Mae (Rice) McNeal. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and ownwer/ operator of Arcadian Service. He is survived by is children Jon McNeal and Joyce Kukla of Bay City, MI., Paris McNeal and Daryl Syring of Kawkawlin, MI., Keith McNeal, Shelly McClean, Shawn and Lori McNeal, Patrick and Ann McNeal all of Bay City, MI.; 9 grand children and a good friend Lynn Wheeler of Bay City, MI.; 1 brother and 5 sisters. Following John's request his body was donated to the University of Michigan Medical School. An Irish Wake will be held at the Lincoln Road Hall on Saturday February 27, 1999 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Brian's House C/O Hospice of Bay Area. Arrangements are being handled by Rivertown Funeral Chapel. Rivertown Funeral Chapel 209 S. Huron Road Kawkawlin, Michigan
Scheddel, Sylvia Elizabeth (Grobe)
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Scheddel passed away suddenly Friday February 12, 1999 at Bay Medical Center, age 90 years. She was born March 25, 1908 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, retired in 1972 from the Bay Arenac Intermediate School District as a financial secretary. Mrs Scheddel enjoyed traveling and was a member of many bridge clubs. She is survived by one son and two daughters-in-law; Dewey and Bonnie Scheddel of Bay City, Beverly Scheddel of Palm Harbor, Florida; 9 grandchildren, Lyn (Fred) Heckerthorn of Bay City, Tim (Vicki) Scheddel of Gladwin, Jan (Steven) Caldwell of Lockport, NY, Gary (Vicki) Scheddel of Bay City, Joe Scheddel of Longmont, CO, Lori, (Paul) Bujalski of Grand Blanc, Jack Scheddel of Dallas, TX., Jery Scheddel of Detriot, and Greg Scheddel of Palm Harbor, Florida 13 great-grandchildren ad two sisters-in-law; Margaret Scheddel of Bay City, and Dolores Scheddel Thorpe of Florida. The former Sylivia Elizabth Grobe married Lester Scheddel on August 22, 1931 and he preceded her in death in 1963, she was also predeceased by one son Larry Scheddel in 1963, and one sister Ethel Bowen. Funeral and Committal Services will take place Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home Inc,. Officiating will be Pastor Thomas Oxtoby with private intermenty in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. and until the time of services. Memorial cards for Westminster Presbyterian 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"
