Hartman, Bertha (Bialk)
Standish, Michigan
Mrs. Hartman, age 84, passed away suddenly on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at her home in Florida. She was born in Pinconning July 23, 1914 to the late Ignatz and Mary (Gazda) Drous. She was a member of St. Agnes Church. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Hartman; four step-children: Bruce Hartman of Adrian, Craig Hartman of Carson City, NV, Keith and Robin Hartman of Redwood City, CA and Edith Hartman of DeKalb, IL; nine step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, a daughter, Mary Ann J. Corbertt, six brothers, John, Jacob, Louis, Joe, Edward and Peter Drous, one sister, Victoria Przybylski. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 11 A.M. from St. Agnes Church with Rev. Fr. Joseph Miller presiding. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 P.M. to 9 P.M. The Rosary Society will say the Rosary at 3 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A Wake Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday with Pastoral Administrator Barbara Walkley presiding. On Thursday, Mrs. Hartman will lie in state at the church from 10 A.M. until time of service. Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home Pinconning
Koeppen, Lillian T.
Bay City, Michigan
Miss Koeppen, age 95 years, passed away Sunday, February 21, 1999 at The Carriage House. She was born in Bay City on August 9, 1903 to the late William and Minna (Colberg) Koeppen. Miss Koeppen was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and had been the custodian there for 30 years. She was a member of the Trinity Ladies Aid and Retirees Club as well as the Women's Missionary League. Miss Koeppen is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters: Walter, Herbert and Arthur Koeppen, Hertha Born and Edna Arndt. Funeral and Committal Services will be on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Rev. Ronald M. Muetzel will officiate. Burial will be in Green Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at Penzien & Steele Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Miss Koeppen will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time. Penzien & Steele Funeral Home 608 N. Madison Avenue
Krauseneck, Lawrence, F.
Reese, Michigan
Lawrence Krauseneck died Saturday February 20, 1999 at Covenant Medical Center/Cooper after a sudden illness at the age of 82. Funeral Services for Mr. Krauseneck will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 1999 from the Ware-Smith- Woolever Funeral Chapel, 9940 Saginaw Street, Reese. Vicar Cynthia Olson of Christ Lutheran Church will officiate with burial in Blumfield Township Cemetery. Lawrence's family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Reese-Blumfield Fire/Rescue or the donor's favorite charity. Ware-Smith-Woolever 9940 Saginaw St. Reese, Michigan
Krzyminski, Arthur J.
Bay City, Michigan
Mr. Krzyminski died Sunday morning, February 21, 1999 at Bay Medical Center, age 82 years. He was born on August 20, 1916 in Bay City, Michigan and has lived here all of his life. Mr. Krzyminski married the former Clara B. Sowinski on May 21, 1938 at St. Hyacinth Church. She predeceased him on January 2, 1965. Mr. Krzyminski was employed at Dow Chemical Company Bay City, and Midland for 27 years, at Wellman Company for 10 years, and then retiring from the Bay County Road Commision in 1981 after 10 years of service. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and he was an avid carpenter and gardner. Surviving are his children and their spouses; Betty (Fred) Stefanowski of Bay City, MI, James (Carolyn) Krzyminski of Bay City, MI, Joan (Richard) Kosecki of Kawkawlin, MI, Elaine (Fred) Mills of Venice, FL, and Daniel (Penny) Kryzminski of Bay City, MI; also surviving are 14 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren; and a dear friend Clara Len of Bay City, MI. Mr. Kryzminski was predeceased by his parents; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at St. Stanislaus Church by Rev. Fr. William J. Rutkowski with burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Their will be a Parish Wake Service Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorials to St. Stan's Development Fund. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass. Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
Mayer, Rose Viola
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Mayer, age 79 years, passed away February 20, 1999 at Bay Shores Care Center. She was born July 30, 1919 in Millbrook Township, MI, the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie (Price) Kimball. Mrs. Mayer is survived by three children: Larry Haight of Grayling, Viola Elwood of Bay City and Frieda Bacca of Kawkawlin; five step sons: Glenn Mayer of Bay City, Duane Mayer of Defiance, Ohio, John Mayer of California, Paul Mayer of Tennessee and David Mayer of Detroit; twenty grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jessie Cross of Bay City. She was predeceased by her husbands, Fredrick Haight and Ernest Mayer. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a future date. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Penzien & Steele Funeral Home 608 N. Madison Avenue
Silvernale, Blanche M.
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Silvernale, age 84 years, went to receive her heavenly reward on Saturday, February 20, 1999 at Bay Medical Center. She was born on January 4, 1915 in Fredricktown, MO to the late Ellis and Emma (Anthony) Kemp. Her husband, Clarence Silvernale, preceded her in death on October 20, 1969. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Brian Straub, on November 22, 1991. Mrs. Silvernale was an active member of the Wesleyan Church. She touched many lives through her involvement in a number of ministeries and in daily serving her Lord. She is survived by 8 children: Dewain (Beryle) Silvernale of Dowagiac, MI, JoAnn (Kenneth) Straub of Bay City, William A. (Barbara Albertson) Silvernale of Essexville, C. Edward (Joann) Silvernale of Longview, TX, Carol (Richard) Syring of Bay City, Beverly (Rudy) Snable of Bay City, John Mark (Kathy) Silvernale of Linwood and Dawn Scott of Bay City; 21 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Bennett of Saginaw. Her Funeral Service and Committal will be on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Wesleyan Church, 508 W. North Union. Rev. Mark E. Haines will officiate. Friends may call at the Penzien & Steele Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-9 PM. Mrs. Silvernale will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until service time. Memorial contributions can be made to Brian's House or The Wesleyan Church Memorial Fund. Penzien & Steele Funeral Home 608 N. Madison Avenue
Staszak, Joan
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Staszak died Sunday, February 21, 1999 at the Bay Special Care Center, age 83 years. Daughter of the late John and Hattie (Wysogorska) Budzinski was born June 18, 1915 in Bay City where she has lived all of her life. She married Tony Staszak October 22, 1938 in St. Stanislaus Church, and he predeceased her on December 1, 1991. Mrs. Staszak was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, Rosary-Altar Society, and the Felician Sisters Auxiliary. Surviving are one son and one daughter: Daniel (Sally) Staszak of Petosky, Mary Ann Koch of Bay City; two grandchildren: John Staszak and Anthony (Dona) Staszak; one brother and one sister: Walter (Trudi) Budd and Bernice Rogucki; many nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. The Mass of Christian Burial, along with the Rite of Committal Service, will take place Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 11:00 A.M. from St. Stanislaus Church. Rev. Fr. William J. Rutkowski will officiate with burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2- 9 P.M. and at the church on Wednesday after 10:30 A.M. St. Stan's Rosary/Altar Society and the Felician Sisters Auxiliary will pray the rosary at 2 P.M. Tuesday. There will be a Parish Wake Service following at 8 P.M. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Stanislaus Development Fund. Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Ave.
