Obituaries

Bay City, Michigan

     Charles passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at his residence, age 54.  The son of Charles and Patricia (Thompson) Jarvis, he was born February 4, 1957 in Bay City.  He married Debra A. Ciaciuch on December 30, 1976; she survives him.  He was a veteran and served his country with the US Army.  Charles was a member of New Bethel Testament Church.  He enjoyed playing guitar and loved spending time with his family, especially his first granddaughter, Angelina.

     Surviving besides his wife, Debbie is four children: Matthew (girlfriend, April Bayer) Jarvis, Kevin (girlfriend, Jamie Cramer) Jarvis, Melissa (Bill) Levy and Ashley Jarvis, one beautiful granddaughter, Angelina, three sisters: Michelle (Rick) Bourne, Patty Jarvis and Debbie (Tim) Ballard.  Charles was predeceased by his mother, Patricia (Robert) Andrews, one brother, Steven Jarvis and a special aunt, Sunny Elder.

    The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 6:00pm at Ambrose Funeral Home.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 to 6:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to “Family Wishes.”

Bay City, Michigan

    Mr. Petersen, age 92 passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011 after a very full and rich life.  He was born September 11, 1918 in Bay City to the late Peter and Kate Petersen.  Jack married Carla Mae Neirmann; she predeceased him.  He married Rita R. Zmyslony on June 24, 1973; she predeceased him on April 13, 2010.  He was a WWII veteran and served his country with the US Army from 1944-1946.  Jack was an entrepreneur throughout his life and retired from Bay City Chevrolet after many years in plant security.  Jack devoted over fifteen years of compassionate and loving care over his wife Rita, after a back surgery she had left her unable to do many things she once could.  Jack was always there, not only as a loving husband but a “solid father” and passionate grandfather.  He loved sports, especially baseball and the Detroit Tigers.  Jack was an excellent 3^rd baseman and when not playing baseball, enjoyed bowling and golf.

     Surviving are his four sons: Dan (Kaye), Richard, Timothy (Debi), and Jeffrey (Jodie) Petersen, twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one sister, Oddie Henry and one sister in-law, Florence Bonkowski.  Jack was predeceased by one sister, June (Bye) Groff, and two brothers: Lowell (Benny) and Charles (Marge) Petersen.

     The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 12:00noon at Ambrose Funeral Home.  Chaplain Christopher Lauckner will officiate and interment will follow in Floral Gardens Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00am until the time of service.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to “Family Wishes.”

     The Petersen family would like to thank Jack and Rita’s caregiver, Robin Groze for her big heart, love and care she gave mom and dad over the years.  Robin, “You went above and beyond the call of duty.”  “Thank you very much!”

Bay City, Michigan

     Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away Saturday, April 09, 2011 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center after a brief illness, age 77.  He was born June 21, 1933 in Bay City to the late Max and Stella (Plachta) Gasta.  Floyd married Carol A. LeTourneau in St. Joseph Church on February 14, 1970; she survives him.  He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served his country with the US Army.  Floyd retired from Bay City Chevrolet-Powertrain on March 1, 1993 after 34 years of dedicated service.  After his retirement he drove cars for Midland Ford, Labadie, and Thelen Auto until December of 2010.  He was a 3^rd Degree Brother Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #4102, 4^th Degree Sir Knight with the Bishop Murphy Assembly #0491 and a former Color Corp. member.  Floyd was also a member of the Eagles Club Aeries 1010, the Bowling Association and St. Joseph Church.  He enjoyed bowling all his life, slow-pitch softball or blooperball, which he loved and played until he was 52 and camping with his family.

     Surviving besides his wife, Carol, are four children: David Gasta, Denise (Greg) Michel, Lori Gasta, and Lanette (Vic) Sebulski, five grandchildren: Jeanette, Kyle, Alyssa, Brad, and Ashlee, four great grandchildren: Kaiden, Mailee, Alicia and Isabella, three sister in-laws: Mary Gasta, Lucille Sapp and Betty Gasta, many nieces and nephews.  Floyd was predeceased by a granddaughter, Alicia, one sister, Evelyn (Floyd) Edsall, five brothers: Leonard, Ray (Florence), Robert, Richard (Vivian), and Max Gasta, father and mother in-law, Lawrence (Genevieve) “Jeanette” LeTourneau and his first wife, Alice (Hobkirk) Gasta.

     The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 12:00noon at St. Joseph Church.  Military Honors provided by the Bay County Veterans Council will follow Mass just outside of church.  Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1:00 to 8:00pm and at church on Thursday after 11:00am.  A Parish Vigil Service for Floyd will be held Wednesday at 6:00pm, followed immediately by a Knights of Columbus 3^rd Degree Bible Presentation and 4^th Degree Chalice Presentation. In Floyd’s memory, memorials may be directed to the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw.

Walkowiak, Linda Marie

Bay City, Michigan

Linda Marie Walkowiak passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at her residence, age 58.  She was born on September 29, 1952 in Bay City to James Walkowiak and the late Eleanor (Stajkowski) Walkowiak. Linda was a Child Care Provider and loved bingo, baking, cooking and scrapbooking.

She is survived by her father James, one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Peggy Walkowiak and their children Benjamin and Breanne along with very special friends Dennis and Mary Taylor and their children Michelle Maguire and Matthew Taylor.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Hedwig Church.  Rev. Fr. Kevin Kerbawy will officiate with private entombment in St. Stanislaus Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Monday at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.   Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider family wishes.

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Tacoma, Washington

     Timothy G. Mish, 58, beloved brother and uncle, died April 1, 2011, in the loving presence of his sister, brother, and sister-in-law at the Tacoma Lutheran Home. The cause was colon cancer.

     Tim entered the world August 3, 1952, the youngest of Edward and Edna Mish’s three children. Although severe complications in childbirth threatened the life of both Tim and his mother, both survived to lead healthy, productive lives. Tim attended St. Boniface Elementary School, Handy High and Central Michigan University, where he earned a B.A. in psychology. After returning to school to study computer science in Cleveland, he worked briefly at Union Carbide there until he accepted a job offer from Boeing Aerospace in Washington state in 1979. In the course of his work as an NC programmer, he travelled to destinations as diverse as Detroit, Nashville, and Montreal and as far away as Spain and Germany.  He retired from Boeing in 2008.

     Tim enjoyed golf, bowling, his extensive collection of rock music of the ‘60s and

‘70s, and especially our home-cooked family dinners.  His family will never forget his steady, comforting presence, his willingness to lend a helping hand, and his ability to take life as it comes without ever a complaint. All who saw him in the last months of his illness were struck by his inner strength in calmly facing the cancer ravaging his body. He will be greatly missed.

     He is survived by his brother Charles (Clarissa) of Seattle, his sister Cynthia of Tacoma, nephews Will and Ben (Cathy) of Seattle, and grandnephews Andrew and Max.

     Special thanks to the compassionate staff of Allenmore Hospital, the Franciscan Hospice, and the Tacoma Lutheran Home.

     The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 11:00am at St. Boniface Church. Fr. Dale Orlik will celebrate Mass. Friends may call at Ambrose Funeral Home Tuesday, April 12 from 4:00 to 8:00pm and at church on Wednesday after 10:00am.  A Parish Vigil Service for Tim will be held Tuesday at 7:00pm. Donations in Tim’s name may be made to Franciscan Hospice, 2901 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466, or a charity of your choice.

Bay City, Michigan

Linda passed away Monday morning April 4, 2011 at Brian’s House surrounded by her family age 48.  She was born March 30, 1963 in Bay City.  Linda worked in Saginaw at Covenant as a CNA. 

Surviving are two sons; Steven Jamrog & Robert Theaker, her mother; Kathleen Jamrog, three brothers; Edward Jamrog, Allan (Holly) Jamrog, Patrick Jamrog & friend Mellisa, her aunt; Karen (Robert) Miller, special uncle; Joe (Karen) Jamrog, dearest friend; Jeffrey Theaker, special friends; Sharmon & Kendra,  and many cousins, friends and several uncles.  She was predeceased by her father; Robert Jamrog.

Funeral Service will take place Friday April 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the Ambrose Funeral Home.  Pastor Peter Avery will officiate.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.   In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider family wishes.