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OBITUARIES - BAY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Life is but a stopping place. A pause in what's to be. August 09, 2008 By Obituary MBC Staff Life is but a stopping place. A pause in what's to be. A resting place along the road To sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way, We all are meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay... Our destination is a place Far greater than we know. For some, the journey's quicker, For some, the journey's slow. And when the journey finally ends, We'll claim a great reward and find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord. As your loved one enters the gates of heaven, may God's gentle peace comfort your heart. Rest in Peace:

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KRAUSE, Carolyn M. (Sleight) Essexville, Michigan The Lord called Carolyn Margaret Krause, age 81 years, home on August 5, 2008 from the Bay Shores Nursing Care Center. She was born on June 15, 1927 in Bay City the daughter of the late Harold and Jessie (Marande) Sleight. Carolyn gallantly struggled with multiple health issues for many years yet kept her faith, intellect, compassion and witty sense of humor. She enjoyed bingo, crafts, reading, genealogy, singing and most of all; she enjoyed her family & friends. In earlier years she enjoyed skiing, camping, sailing, swimming, dancing and horseback riding. Carolyn had a diverse range of employment including working as a CNA at Bay Medical Care Facility and as a Substitute Teacher in the Albee School District. On May 30, 1951 Carolyn married James J. Krause and he preceded her in death on May 30, 2005. She was a member of D.A.R. and Aglow. Carolyn was also a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, where she was a lay minister. Surviving family include her two daughters, Karen Bromberg and Elaine Krause of Essexville and a son, Tony (Marsha) of Boston; a former daughter-in-law, Jean Ann Jacobi; her grandchildren, Etoi Gilyard (Torvelle Haines), Marci Krause (David Thomas), Alicia (John) Richards, Shannon (Mike) O'Neal, Tommy (Jermie Kela-Kam) Bromberg, John & Keith (Justina Coyle) Bromberg; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Sha'Qua'Via and Pashion Broaden, David Krause, Triston, Aiden, and Gabriel Richards, D'Angelo Gilyard and Elizabeth Bromberg; a sister, Margaret (Henry) Haak from Florida, brother-in-law, Shirley Willette of Essexville and several exchange student sons & daughters, cousins, nieces, nephews, and loyal friends. Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Krause The family would like to thank Carolyn's caregiver -"family" and frinds of Bay Shores Nursing Facility where she resided the last five years for all the outstanding care, compassion, and friendship you cheerfully gave to Carolyn and her family. Carolyn had many caregivers over the past 20 years and the family expresses gratitude to all of you including granddaughter Marci Krause, the staff of BSCH, BRMC's Emergency Department, ICU and especially BRMC's Ambulance Department where Carolyn was a frequent flyer. The Funeral Liturgy will be on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. The Rev. Fr. George J. Serour presiding. The Rite of Committal will follow at Floral Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Penzien-Steele Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. The Vigil for the deceased will be at 7:00 p.m. Carolyn will lie instate at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until serice time. Those desiring may make contributions to St. John the Evangelist Church. PENZIEN-STEELE 608 N. Madison Ave. Bay City, Michigan POTTER, Alan F. Winter Garden, Florida Formerly of Kawkawlin Alan Frederick Potter, age 57 years, passed away August 8, 2008 at Brian's House of Bay City. He was born on June 30, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of the late Charles F. and Betty Jane (Hallmann) Potter. Alan had resided in Kawkawlin before moving to Winter Garden, Florida in 1982. He married the former Barbara Katt in Winter Garden on November 20, 1987. Alan was a Truck Driver for most of his life. He was most recently owner and operator of his own truck and had logged more than 5 million miles. Surviving family include his wife, Barbara; brother, Randy (Susan) Potter; his mother-in-law, Marian Clark and several nieces and nephews. Alan was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Donald Clark. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Trinity St. James Lutheran Church, Munger. Rev. Theodore E. Voll officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Private interment will take place in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to Brian's House or Trinity St. James Lutheran Church. PENZIEN-STEELE 608 N. Madison Ave. Bay City, Michigan

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