Obituaries

Essexville, Michigan

     Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Covenant Healthcare-Saginaw after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness, age 70.  Robert was born February 1, 1942 in Bay City to the late Joseph L. and Cecelia Mary (Drzeweicki) Beyett.  He married Shirley A. Jeske in St. Hyacinth Church on September 23, 1961; she survives him.  Robert retired from Bay City Powertrain in 1997 after 37 years of dedicated service and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, helping others in need and fixing just about anything.  He also loved being up-north, wintering in Florida, trying his luck at casinos and most importantly spending time with his beautiful grandchildren.

     Surviving besides his wife, Shirley are four children: Teri (Robert) Mulders, Robert (Nancy) Beyett Jr., Kathy (Russ) Gorski and Brian (Kyle Ann) Beyett, nine grandchildren: Danielle, Laura (friend, Ben) Mulders, Christopher, Katelyn Beyett, Haley and Alex Gorski, Bradley, Tyler, Kelsey Beyett, one sister, Joan Yeomans, one brother, Melvin (Cheryl) Beyett, one sister in-law, Aileen Beyett, several other brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  Robert was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Beyett, Jr.

     The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:00am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.  Fr. Ricky M. Varner will celebrate Mass at interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Tuesday from 1:00 to 8:00pm and Wednesday at church after 10:00am.  A Parish Vigil Service for Robert will be held Tuesday at 7:00pm at the funeral home.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to a charity of donor’s choice.

     Shirley and her family would like to thank Covenant Healthcare, Dr. Samuel Shaheen, Laurie Meyer and all the staff in Neuro/Trauma ICU for their kind, caring hearts and wonderful gentle touch they gave Robert and his family.

Barb passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family age 60 years.  Daughter of the late Clarence & Sylvia (Klauka) Bellinger she was born December 29, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan.  Barb retired as case worker for the State of Michigan and was a member of Calvary Worship Center.

Surviving is a son; Thomas “T.J.” (Shay) Pelletier, two grandchildren: Avery & Tristin Pelletier, beloved niece and nephew: Erick & Allie Bellinger, nine sisters and two brothers, Sharon (Don) Jarczynski, Debra (Larry) Hatfield, Regina (Gary) Richardson, Lonnie (Larry) Leidlein, Arnold Geise, Arna Sexton, Kendra (Gary) Banks, Audra ( Donnie) Brown, Chad (Yolanda) Bellinger, Clara (Jon) Schwab and Laura Bellinger.  She was predeceased by a brother: Joseph Bellinger.

The family would like to thank Heather Ivey and Sacha Strait for the wonderful care given to Barb.

Funeral Service will take place Monday, May 7, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. from the Squires Funeral Home. Pastor Dana Simmons will officiate with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Squires Funeral Home on Monday 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.

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Bay City, Michigan

     Norma passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region, age 77.  She was born January 30, 1935 in Saginaw to the late Walter A. and Marcella C. (Mackenzie) Hall. 

     Norma was a proud mother of ten children: Charlie Gohm, Carl Gohm, Brenda Pease, William Gohm, Sharon Kern, Lori Rousse, Gladys Gohm, Julie Gohm, Kim Gohm and William Brewer, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

     Cremation has taken place.  No visitation or services will be held at the Squires Funeral Home.

Bay City, Michigan

     Sally passed away peacefully Thursday, April 26, 2012 at her home, age 81.  She was born August 5, 1930 in Bay City to the late Walter and Gladys (Picardy) Cummings.  She married Gerald Cozad on September 5, 1953; he predeceased her in August of 1973.  Sally Retired from Peoples National Bank and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.

     Surviving are two sons: David (Kathy) Cozad and Chris (Susan) Cozad, four grandchildren: Kyle, Alyssa, Connor and Catherine Cozad, two brothers, Walter and Dale (Rebecca) Cummings, one sister in law, Nancy Cummings, and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by one brother, Robert Cummings, one sister, Delores Nelson and one sister in law, Audrey Cummings.

     A Memorial Service for Sally will be held Monday, May 7, 2012 at 11:00am at Ambrose Funeral Home.  Pastor Joe Atchinson will officiate.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00pm and Monday after 10:00am. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Disability Services Resource Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

      The Cozad family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and Home Care for the kind, compassionate care their staff provided in our time of need.

Our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 age 95 years.  Son of the late Stanley & Stella (Stajkowski) Michalak he was born July 14, 1916 in Bay City.  He married the former Virginia Gwizdala October 30, 1946 in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.  She predeceased him November 16, 2007.  Chet served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from McDonald Dairy in 1973 after 35 years of service.  He was a member of St. Hyacinth Church.

Surviving are two children: Ellen (Michael) Moore, David (Mary) Michalak, thirteen grandchildren, John (Kellie), Joseph (Kristi), Ronald (Sue) Moore, Cathy (Tony) Micho, Jennifer (Joe) Facundo, Michele (Matt) Connelly, David (Heidi), Tony (Jill), Jason (Brandi), Andy (Angie), Robert (Kari) Michalak, Laura Michalak & her fiance Kyle, Katie Michalak and twenty great grandchildren.  Also surviving is a brother, Harry Michalak and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by two sisters, Dorothy Michalak, Florence (Gene) Grabowski, one brother, Stanley (Jane) Michalak and a sister in-law, Leona Michalak.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Hyacinth Church.  Rev. Fr. Edward J. Konieczka will officiate with burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Ambrose Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 – 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday after 9:00 a.m.  There will be a parish vigil service for Chet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.  Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Hyacinth Church.

Mr. Rueff passed away Saturday March 31, 2012 at the Caretel Inn of Tri-Cities at the age of 92.  He was born June 22, 1919 in Midland, Michigan.  He married the former June Wilson and she survives him.

Surviving besides his wife he leaves two children: Carole (James) Bourdlaies, William Jr. (Renee) Rueff, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will take place Friday April 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from the Squires Funeral Home.  Pastor Joe Atchinson will officiate with inurnment in Oakridge Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Squires Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 – 8 p.m. and on Friday after 9:00 a.m.  Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Donor’s Favorite Charity.

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