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OBITUARIES - BAY COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Life is but a stopping place. A pause in what's to be.

July 20, 2008       Leave a Comment
By: Obituary MBC Staff

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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:



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 Digby, Richard C.
Hemet, CA. Formerly-Bay City


Mr. Digby, age 65 years, died July 15, 2008 in California. He is the son of Sheila Murphy Digby and the late Charles Digby. A memorial service will be held in Bay City at a later date which will be announced in a complete obituary.


PENZIEN-STEELE 608 N. Madison Ave. Bay City, Michigan

TAYLOR, Erline Klopf
Bay City, Michigan


Mrs. Taylor died July 24, 2008. She was born in Saginaw to the late Martin and Georgiana Klopf. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was a retired Realtor. She is survived by her daughter Laura E. Taylor and her grandson John William Koch. Her husband, John A. Taylor, preceded her in death in 2003. A private funeral service has been held with burial at Elm Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey D. Weenink officiated. Memorial tributes may be made to First Presbyterian Church.


PENZIEN-STEELE 608 N. Madison Ave. Bay City, Michigan

BRYANT, Elinor C.
Bay City, MI & Bonita Springs, FL


Elinor C. Bryant, age 87 years, died July, 22, 2008 at Brian?s House-Bay after a brief illness. She was born in Saginaw on February 28, 1921 to the late Edward and Elnora (Krause) Alderton. Elinor married Ned C. Bryant in 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1985. A second husband, Perry F. Nelson, whom she married in 2001, preceded her in death in 2003.

Elinor was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and a former member of Madison Ave. United Methodist Church where she was past president of the United Methodist Women. She was a former chairman of the Bay County Red Cross and was a Gray Lady. She was a volunteer in patient surgical recovery at Bay Regional Medical Center for over 40 years. She was a former board member of the United Way and a past president of the Zonta Club. Elinor was an avid tennis player, golfer, bowler and table tennis player.

Survivors include 2 children: Gail (B.J.) Schwartz and Ned C. (Diane) Bryant, Jr., 4 grandchildren: Stephen B. Schwartz, Stacie L. (Brian) Santhany, Adam M. (Lynn) Bryant and Amy (Gerald) Leinberger, her great grandchildren: Travis, Chelsea and Audrey Bryant and a Bryant baby yet to be born, Kaitlyn, Emma, Jackson and Nicholas Leinberger and Taylor Santhany.

In accordance with her wishes, she has been cremated. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church. The Rev. Carol Blair-Bouse will officiate. Memorial tributes may be made to Christ United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends at the Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time.


PENZIEN-STEELE 608 N. Madison Ave. Bay City, Michigan

Meyer, Ruth A.
Munger, Michigan


Mrs. Meyer, age 77 years, passed away July 18, 2008 at Bay Regional Medical Center. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 7, 1931 to the late Louis and Julia (Trombley) Hirschman. Ruth was a loving wife and mother who dearly loved and was devoted to her family. She retired from J.C. Penney and was a member of Trinity St. James Lutheran Church in Munger.

On September 30, 1950, she married Louis A. Meyer in Munger and he preceded her in death on January 13, 2001. She is survived by 4 daughters: Julie (Terry) Schabel, Kathie Meyer, Jean Sweeney and Joan (Kirk) Snyder, 7 grandchildren: Steven (Amy) Schabel, Jennifer (Jason) Elgas, Randy (Alecia) Schabel, Catherine Sweeney, Erin Sweeney, Craig Snyder and Jeffrey Snyder, 6 great-grandchildren: Kaeleigh, Brayden, Olivia, Marissa, Hannah and Brenna, a brother, Robert (Judith) Hirschman, a sister-in-law, Lucille Hope and 2 brothers-in-law: Howard (Janet) Meyer and Harold (Bev) Meyer. She was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Arthur and Nina Meyer, a sister-in-law, Beatrice Meyer, a brother-in-law, William Hope and 2 special nephews: Thomas Hope and Rob Hirschman.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity St. James Lutheran Church in Munger. Rev. Theodore E. Voll will officiate. Burial will be in Floral Gardens Cemetery.

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