Obituaries

The gates of heaven opened and a faithful servant spread his wings and traveled on his journey of a lifetime to the arms of his beloved wife and daughter. We lost a remarkable father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin and friend in Stanley H. Kryszak, on February 22, 2011. There are no more seeds for you to sow, God has prepared a place for you to go. We will not say goodbye; ‘See you later’ will have to do. No one else can ever fill your shoes. You are our ‘world’; our ‘Rock’! We were blessed to have him for 94 years, born on August 9, 1916, along with a twin brother, Casmer, in Bay County to Anthony and Anna (Grocholski) Kryszak. He was a lifetime resident of Hampton Township, resided on the family farm, his life was devoted to his love for farming and providing a harvest for God’s people. Never was a man so devoted in faith, he gave all of himself in all that he did, his dedication and passion for helping others touched the lives of all who knew him, never expecting to be recognized for his good deeds. His family considers this to be one of his greatest blessings! This is who he was and what we are now. He was proud of his Polish heritage and loved to listen to polka music. Known best for his positive attitude and generous heart, soft spoken voice and giant hands that will hold the lives of those he loved forever. A talented storyteller and mentor, his offspring loved to listen to the stories of his life and the ‘good ole days’!

He served on the school board of the Nolet Country School for many years. He was proud to be a lifelong member of St. John Evangelist Church, Essexville, an honorary member of its Ushers Club for over seventy years, an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2740, B P O E Elks #88, and member of the League of Catholic Women and Men. He served on the Church Building Committee and many commissions within the parish. He was one of the founders and producers of the Hampton Township floodgates for water control of the Saginaw Bay to area farmers. He served on the Michigan Potato Industry Commission and the Michigan Sugar Beet Growers Association. His greatest passion in life was his family, enjoying the outdoors and spending time at his deer hunting cabin inAtlanta where he would often go “just for a ride”.

 Stan married the love of his life on November 2, 1940, the former Charlotte Vos, who preceded him in death after 64 years of marriage. Together they were blessed with five children, four of whom survive him, ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren, daughter, Jean (Arnie) Nickel of Pinconning, Jerry (Alice), Jim (Carol) of Essexville and Randy of CO. His cherished grandchildren, Ron (Angela) Nickel, his godchild, Bonnie (Mike) Pinder, Brad (Kelly) Nickel, Brian (Nichole) Nickel, Kelli (Jim) Ivey, Kevin (Stacie) Kryszak, Dana (Patrick) Franzoi, Kayla, Keith and Kurt Kryszak, as well as 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Leona (Lawrence) Rytlewski, and sister-in-law Gladys Kryszak of Madison Heights; a very dear godchild, Shirley Howden, also many nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Besides his wife, whom he cared for during  her long illness, he was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter,  Debbie Ann; grandson, Kim Kryszak; five brothers, Steve, Henry, Leo and Edward  and twin brother, Casmer, five sisters, Cecelia, Virginia, Helen Kryszak, twin sisters, Blanche Rytlewski, and Theresa VanSumeren.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday February 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. from St. John  Evangelist Church of Essexville.  Fr. Richard Jozwiak will officiate with entombment in St. Patrick Mausoleum.  Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Saturday from 2 – 9 p.m. with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. Friends may call at the church on Monday after 9:00 a.m.  There will be no visitation at the funeral home on Sunday. Memorials can be directed to St. John’s Church.

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Bay City, Michigan

 Mrs. Hesse passed away Saturday February 19, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center age 67 years.  Daughter of the late Michael & Beatrice (Stanik) Tupica she was born June 26, 1943 in Alma, Michigan.

 Surviving are two children; Renee Boseman, Joe Hesse, five grandchildren; Kayla, Brittney, Nikita, Jade, Jenna, two great-grandchildren; Aiden & Callen and her extended family Ann Hill and Jessica Graves.  She was predeceased by a son; Michael Hesse.

 Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home

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Bay City, Michigan

     Diana passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 55.  The daughter of Herbert C. and Jean (Perkins) Wells, Diana was born September 27, 1955 in Bay City.  She married John R. Grauherr and he predeceased her in 1994.  She was a member of First Pentecostal Church, church choir and Sunday school teacher.  Diana loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed fishing, camping, computer networking, art and crafts.

     Surviving are three children: Debra A. Neveau, Florence I. White, and Gary Grauherr, two step-children: Richard Grauherr and Deborah Bloodsaw, eight great grandchildren, her father, Herbert Wells, three sisters: Gloria Wells, Pamela Berg and Sandy Wells-Peterson, several nieces and nephews.  Diana was predeceased by her son, David Wells and her mother, Jean Wells.

     The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 1:00pm at First Pentecostal Church, 2884 E. North Union Road Bay City, MI 48706.  Pastor Michael Wood will officiate.  Friends may call at the church only on Thursday from 11:00am until the time of service.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to “Family Wishes.”

Bay City, Michigan

Surrounded by his family, Dennis Frank Suchyta was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 21, 2011.  Age 63 years.  Denny was born in Detroit, MI on November 18, 1947 to the late Francis and Irene (Kilian) Suchyta.  He proudly served his country as a SeaBee in the U.S. Navy.  Denny was self-employed as a contractor, but his greatest accomplishment was his involvement with charitable works through the Catholic Church primarily the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit and the Queen of Angels Retreat House in Saginaw.   

Denny will be deeply missed by his eight siblings, Therese (Tom) Knieper, Paulette (Doug) Snider, David (Anne) Suchyta, Michaline (Gerald) Kilts, Judith (Michael) Glaser, Donald Suchyta, Connie Schmidt and Richard (Shannan) Suchyta; 13 nieces and nephews; six great-nieces and nephews; as well as many other aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.  Denny was predeceased by a sister-in-law; Kelly Jo Suchyta

According to Denny’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, 1504 S. Kiesel Street.  Dear family friend, Rev. Fr. Bob Malloy O.F.M  Cap., will officiate.  Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the Bay County Veterans Council. Private burial will take place at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.  Friends may call at St. Hedwig Catholic Church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Bay City, Michigan

     Chester passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at Brian’s House with his family by his side, age 87.  He was born October 7, 1923 in Pinconning, MI to the late Joseph and Rose (Ogon) Zuchnik.  He married Theresa M. Klosowski in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church on June 9, 1951; she survives him.  Chester was a WWII veteran and served his country with the US Army.  He retired from Autolite and Prestolite after 44 years of dedicated service.  Chester also worked evening hours for several years at Country Market.  He was a lifelong member and devoted parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.  Chester enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and took great pride in maintaining his beautiful yard.

     Surviving besides his wife, Theresa, are two children: Diane (Michael) Panknin and Richard (Renee) Zuchnik, two granddaughters: Kelly Panknin and Lori (Mathew) Killebrew, one brother, John (Rose) Zuchnik, two sisters: Lottie Fedak and Anna Banaszak and one sister in-law, Bea Zuchnik.  Chester was predeceased by four brothers: Stanley, Henry, Bill, Edward Zuchnik, and two sisters: Jennie Jezewski and Mary Krzysik.

     The Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal will be celebrated Friday, February 25, 2011 at 10:00am at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.  Fr. Richard Filary will celebrate Mass and private interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00pm and Friday at church after 9:00am.  A Parish Vigil Service for Chester will be held Thursday at 7:00pm.  Flowers are a welcome expression of sympathy as well as memorials to Brian’s House or St. Stanislaus Campus Development Fund.

      The family would like to thank Dr. Parmer and all the staff at Brian’s House for their kind and compassionate care they gave Chester during the past several days.

Bay City, Michigan

     Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at Brian’s House, age 89.  She was born September 18, 1921 in Linwood, MI to the late Walter and Sylvia (Rivard) Ruegsegger.  She married Eugene “Jack” Matuszewski on May 17, 1946 in Visitation Catholic Church by Msgr. George DeQuoy, he survives her.  Irene worked at Bay City Chevrolet for 11 years before leaving to raise her three children.  She later returned to work after her children grew up at the former Bay Osteopathic Hospital for several years.  Irene was a life- long member of Visitation Catholic Church and the ARC of Bay County.  She was also a former member of the Civitan Club and League of Catholic Men & Women. 

     Surviving besides her husband Jack, are three children: Terry (at home), Chris (Richard) Bosco and Karen (Tim) Smith, all of Kawkawlin, five grandsons: Chad (Tricia) Coonan, Jeremy (Megan) Coonan, Matthew (fiancé, Kim Hiltz) Coonan, Andy (fiancé, Mary Schoof) Lockhart, and Devan Lockhart, five step-grandsons, nine great grandchildren, a special niece, Marlene Rocheleau, sister in-law, Isabelle Ruegsegger, foster brother, Jim Leland along with numerous nieces and nephews.  Irene was predeceased by a sister, Marie (Larry) Socia, one brother, Leo Ruegsegger and a nephew, Don Socia.

     The Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal will be celebrated Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 10:00am at Visitation Catholic Church.  Fr. Stephen J. Fillion will celebrate Mass and private interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Squires Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2:00 to 8:30pm and at church on Thursday after 9:00am.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Brian’s House.

     The family would like to thank Dr. Struble, Dr. Parmer, Janet Beattie and staff of Bay Shores Nursing Center.  Also, a special thank you to the staff at Brian’s House for their excellent and compassionate care they gave to Irene.