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Holmes, Gerald E.
Bay City, Michigan, was a charter member of its alumni fund and was a member of Delta Sigma Pi. He served in various positions for the United Way of Bay County and the Bay County Fund Drive. In 1974, he was awarded the "Good Citizen Award" from the Bay County Firefighters Association. Mr. Holmes is a Past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Bay City Lodge No. 88, and a Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks. Also active in the Masonic Order, Mr. Holmes was a member of Wenona Lodge No. 256 F&AM, The Scottish Rite Bodies-Valley of Bay City, The Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple and the Bay Area Shrine Club. Mr. Holmes worked for 42 years for Consumers Power Co. (now Consumers Energy), Bay City Division, as Controller and later Urban Manager for Bay City before retiring in 1975. He was married to the former Mildred Grace Woodman for 45 years. She predeceased him in 1977. In 1978 he married the former Geraldine M. Kollinger Larsen. She predeceased him in 1989. In 1989, he married the former Janith MacGregor Milster. He is survived by his wife, Janith; his son, G. Robert Holmes (and wife Kristine) of Manton, MI; three step-daughers, Mrs. Janet (Jack) List of Idlewild, CA, Mrs. Jean (Larry) Linnard, of Clifton Park, NY, Mrs. Christine (David) Mills of Jacksonville, FL; a grandson, Jon Holmes; five step- grandchildren: Thomas Linnard, Mike Linnard, Nancy Biskup, Debbie Azuaje and Marlo Aragon as well as 2 step great- grandchildren. Funeral and Committal Services will be on Friday at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Jeffrey D. Weenink will officiate. Entombment will be in Floral Gardens Mausoleum. Friends may call at Penzien & Steele Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimers Association. Mr. Holmes will lie in state at the church on Friday from 10 AM until service time. Penzien & Steele Funeral Home 608 N. Madison Avenue
Maida, Casimer J.
Pinconning, Michigan
Mrs. Tardiff, age 97 years, passed away February 15, 1999 at Frankenmuth Convalescent Center. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Irene E. Burzynski, age 73 years, passed away suddenly Monday, February 15, 1999 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw. She spent a gallant seventeen years adjusting to a physical handicap and was an example of independence and determination. Her life evolved around her joy for her children and their spouses, grandchildren and special friends. Irene was born on July 24, 1925 to Andrew and Mary Puralewski. She married Eugene (Gene/Bush) Burzynski on June 26, 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1980. Her son, Ken (Cherri) Burzynski and daughter, Joan (Al) Holderied survive her, as well as her precious grandchildren, Kent and Ashley Burzynski. Special recognition and acknowledgement is given to her niece, Mary Kowalski, who helped Irene for many years. Irene had been a successful caterer most of her adult life until 1982. Her pride in baking and her excellent food preparation was very important to her. Irene loved to tell jokes, play cards, and go to bingo and the casino. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish and its Rosary-Altar Sodalilty, Felician Sisters Auxiliary, League of Catholic Women and Men, and U.A.W. Local #362 Retirees. Also surviving are her brother and sisters, Stanley (Rita) Puralewski, Esther Zielinski and Terrie Piotrowski. Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by her parents, and siblings, Ceil Sporman, Effrem (Eff) and Hugo Puralewski. Following her wishes, cremation will take place and intermenty of her cremains will be in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. Visitation with her family will be Thursday, February 18, 1999 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., with the Vigil Wake Service Thursday at 7:30 P.M. in the funeral chapel. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 19, 1999 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, where relatives and friends can gather Friday after 9:00 A.M. Members of St. Stan's Rosary-Altar Sodality and Felician Sisters Auxiliary will pray the rosary Friday at 9:30 A.M. in church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either Bay Special Care Center, 3250 E. Midland Road, Suite 1, Bay City, MI 48706 or Special Days Camp for Children with Cancer, P.O. Box 2461, Portage, MI 49081-2461. Arrangements are in the care of W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel. We will miss her. W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel & Prearrangement Center Madison at Tenth
Czowski, Ruby L. (Miller)
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Janowiak, age 83 years, passed away February 17, 1999 at Bay Medical Center. She was born in Waters, MI on October 1, 1915 to the late Joseph and Elin Anderson. She married Edwin Janowiak and he preceded her in death in 1964. Mrs. Janowiak was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and had been the secretary at the Salvation Army as well as a member of their Board of Directors. Survivors include a son, John Janowiak of Sterling Heights, MI; two sisters: Pauline (Eugene) Secor of Bay City and Ruth Johnson of Lansing, MI; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Anderson. Funeral and Committal Services will be on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Messiah Lutheran Church. Rev. Andreas H. Teich will officiate. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Friends may call at Penzien & Steele Funeral Home on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. She will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 10 A.M. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army or Messiah Lutheran Church. Penzien & Steele Funeral Home 608 N. Madison Avenue
Staudacher, Marie F.
Bay City, Michigan
Mrs. Staudacher passed away early Tuesday evening, February 16, 1999 at Bay Shores Nursing Home, age 82 years. She was born December 12, 1916 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Marie was a sales person and assistant bookkeeper for many years at Herman-Hiss Jewelry Store. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Staudacher of Bay City; two daughters: Joy M. Kusmierz of Essexville, MI, and Mary Ann (George) Safranek of Frankenmuth, MI; one grandson, Noah Whittaker; six step- grandchildren: Cheryl (Jonathan) Scharrer, Dawn (Loren) Dockins, Ken Kusmierz, Dan (Kari) Kusmierz, Karen (David) Rood, Joe (Sherry) Kusmierz, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents: Michael and Mary Foerster; one son-in-law, Raymond Kusmierz; and three sisters: Viola Becker, Esther Stroemer, and Florence Leiner. Funeral and Committal Services will take place Friday, February 19, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. William H. Allwardt and Rev. Mark A. Gerisch with private intermenty in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Staudacher will be taken to the church on Friday to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. and until the time of services. Memorial cards for Zion 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"
