Chosay, James
Kawkawlin, Michigan
Mr. Chosay, age 73, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at Bay Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on May 29, 1926 in Kawkawlin to the late John and Laura (Laracey) Chosay. He was the loving husband of the former Maxine Maxwell; she survives him. He was retired from Dow Chemical. He served in WWII in the U.S. Navy-Seabee's. He was a member of the VFW Post #6950, an avid fisherman and a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Surviving besides his wife, Maxine, are his children: Mary (Larry) Rowell of Kawkawlin, James (Diane) Chosay of Pinconning, John (Carolyn) Chosay of Kalamazoo, Georgianne "Jan" Chosay and special friend, Mike Koselansky of Kawkawlin and Laura (Randy) Roth of Auburn; 13 grandchildren: Dan, Jamie, Janice, Nicholas, Tina, Marian, Joshua, Emily, Keith, Jessica, Sarah, Adam and Andrea; four great-grandchildren: Krystly, Ashly, Michael and Cody; five sisters: Elizabeth "Sal" Dixon of Kawkawlin, Betty Brisette, Katheryn Weaver, Mary Weaver and Rose Chosay, all of Bay City. He was predeceased by five brothers and sisters: Michael Chosay, Margaret Rotarius, Delia Dallas, Loretta Ramey and John Chosay. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. from St. Alban's Episcopal Church with Rev. Charles Curtis presiding. Burial in Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the Rivertown Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 7-9 P.M. and on Friday from 1-9 P.M. with a VFW Memorial Service to be held at 7:30 P.M. On Saturday, Mr. Chosay will lie in state at the church from 1 P.M. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials for the St. Alban's Wheelchair Lift Fund. Rivertown Funeral Chapel 209 S. Huron Road Kawkawlin, Michigan
Karr, Lottie Helen
Port Charlotte, Florida formerly of Bay City, Michigan
Lottie Helen Karr, age 97, Port Charlotte, Florida, died January 23, 2000. She was born June 6, 1902 in Poland and retired to the Charlotte County area in 1971 from Bay City, MI where she owned and operated Colonial Gift Shop from 1941 to 1971. She was a member of Unity Church of Peace in North Port, FL. Survivors include a daughter, Dolores L. Geist of Punta Gorda; a brother, Theodore Neibert of Dearborn, MI; eight nephews and six nieces. Arrangements are incomplete; inurnment will be local. Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel, is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Unity Church of Peace, 1250 Rutledge, North Port, FL 34287.
Kozma, Nick
Hessel, Michigan formerly of Pinconning
Mr. Kozma passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at his residence following a lingering illness. He was born in Garland, Canada on August 28, 1909 to the late Mytro and Vera (Moshenka) Kozma. Nick served his country during WWII in the Pacific Theater as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. He worked the majority of his life as a self-taught finish carpenter. He is survived by his son, Darrell (Colleen) Kozma of Hessel and two daughters: Beverly (John) Onica of Detroit and Nicky Sue (Joe) Collins; 16 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Blanche in March of 1992. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 12 o'clock noon from the Lee- Ramsay Funeral Home with Pastor Al Todd presiding. Burial in Garfield Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday evening from 4-8 P.M. and on Saturday morning from 11:00 until the time of services. Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home Pinconning
Harley, Cheryl Sue (Roupe) (Ya! Ya!)
Bay City, Michigan
Cheryl Sue Harley lost her fight to cancer and went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 9, 2000. Age 42 years. She was born April 3, 1957 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, she was formerly employed at the Best Western Hotel on Bay Road, and was an avid bingo player - G 57. She is survived by five brothers and one sister: Earl (Karen) Roup, William (Connie) Roup, Helen Byers and her fiance', James Rae, Bruce Roupe and his fiancee', Joan Davis and Kirk (Karee) Roupe; her special dear friend-sister, Mary Kelmar and the Kelmar family; many dear nieces, nephews; the Lyddy family; all of her special friends; and her D.A.V. Bingo Buddies. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gary, July 30, 1992, her mother and father, Esther and Ellsworth Roupe and one sister, Karen Roupe. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 14, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. James G. Heller with the Rite of Committal following in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Saturday from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Sunday from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. The Parish Vigil Service will take place Sunday evening at 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Mrs. Harley will be taken to the church on Monday to lie in state from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services. Memorial cards for the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, Hospice of Bay Area or St. Mary's Building Fund will be available at the funeral home. Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. 201 W. Midland Street
Jankowiak, Edward Joseph
Bay City, Michigan
Edward Joseph Jankowiak, age 59 years, of Bay City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at his home. He was born on May 1, 1940 in Bay City, son of the late Adam and Florence (Wozniak) Jankowiak. He was a graduate of Bay City Central High School, and had been employed at Buick Motor Division. He had served with the U.S. Air Force in Texas. Surviving is his daughter, Kimberly Aleksovski of Flushing; one son, Brian Jankowiak of Saginaw; and by two sisters: Romaine and Ray Ruszala of Midland and Edith and Bob Neuendorf of California. In accordance with Ed's wishes, cremation has taken place. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements for Ed were entrusted to the care of: Ware-Smith-Woolever & Company Funeral Directors 1200 West Wheeler Street Midland, Michigan
Rapin, Mrs. Clara Ann
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2000 at Covenant Medical Center- Cooper. Age 79 years. Clara Ann Jarzabkowski was born October 30, 1920 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was married to Bernie E. Rapin on September 14, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan. He survives her. She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church. Clara was employed at Lufkin Rule Company for several years. She enjoyed traveling and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving besides her husband, Bernie, are three sons, one daughter and their spouses: Thomas and Peggy Rapin, Saginaw; Richard and Diane Rapin, Munger; Roger and Janet Rapin, Saginaw; Kathryn and Richard Putt, Auburn; 12 grandchildren: Melissa Swick, Paula and Steve Gorney, Karrie Rapin, Ann and Sean Hayes, Steven, Michael, Daniel, Patrick and Andrew Rapin, Audra, Eva and Ryan Putt; three great- grandchildren: Cameron and Courtnie Swick and Brenden Gorney. Clara was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Chester and Casey Jarzabkowski and Stella Bender. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 14, 2000 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Patrick C. O'Connor will officiate with burial in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., Saginaw (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will be present on Saturday from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and at St. Stephen Catholic Church on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until time of Mass. A Wake Service, led by Sister Sharon Haskins, D.C., will take place 7:30 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Stephen Catholic Church. Snow Funeral Home Saginaw, Michigan
Wilke, Dorothy Elaine (Wilson)
Lansing, Michigan formerly of Bay City
Age 81, passed away on February 10, 2000. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 14, 2000 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1919 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, (517) 482-1651.
