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Julius Earl Aaron Aaron, Julius Earl, 81, a resident of Bay City for 15 years, passed away in Herman Hospital in Houston May 16. He is survived by: his wife, Pauline B.; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Broughton, Mrs. Frank Hurley Jr., Mrs. R. B. McCullough all of Bay City; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Burton of California, Mrs. Zeb Holloman of San Antonio; one brother, W. E. Aaron of San Antonio; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 18, at 2:30 p. m. at Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel with the Rev. W. D. Baker officiating. Interment will be at Cedar Vale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Richard McCullough, Robert McCullough, Frank Broughton Jr., Frank Hurley III, J. W. Luedke and Frank Sliva.
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Local Businessman Dies – Harry Ellis Harry J. Ellis, 57, a life long resident of Matagorda County, and manager of the Sherwin-Williams Store in Bay City, died Tuesday in the Matagorda General Hospital. Ellis was formerly associated with the Long Theatres before becoming manager of Sherwin-Williams, where the was manager for the past nine years. Born in Francitas, Nov 23, 1917, he moved to Bay City in 1924 and graduated from Bay City High School in 1936. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City, a charter member of the Bay City Country Club and the Bay City Men’s Golf Association. He is survived by his widow, Mildred W. Ellis of Bay City and one brother, Glenn Ellis of Bay City. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 p. m. at the First Presbyterian Church, and burial will be in the Cedarvale Cemetery. Daily Tribune, July 16, 1975
Mildred W. Braden
BAY CITY [Matagorda County, Texas] - Mildred W. Braden, 83, of Bay
City, passed away Feb. 13, 2008. She was born April 17, 1924, in
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Martha Jane Etie Martha Jane Etie, 97, of Bay City, TX, passed away May 8, 2014. She was born May 12, 1916 in Bay City, TX to the late Zachary DeLano and Frannie Jane Nuckols DeLano. She was a 1934 graduate of Bay City High School, where she served as the 1st Drum Major and President of Girls Reserve. She owned and operated Etie’s Café for 40 years and served as Tax A/C for the City of Bay City for 26 years. She loved to crochet and bake for everyone and was an active member of Nichols Street Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Joseph Etie; son, Kenneth Guynn; and sister, Maurine Cole. Survivors include her sons, Neil Warwick Etie and wife Gloria of Corpus Christi, and Louie Etie and wife Mary of Bay City; grandchildren, Cheyne Ashley Etie and wife Caity of Houston, Dustin John Etie and wife D’Nae of College Station, John Bartkowiak, Sharon Whitlock, Troy Harris and Larry Harris; and great-granddaughter, Peyton Leigh Etie. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2014, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2014 at the Nichols Street Church of Christ with Bro. Glenn Organ officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Maxwell, Seth Henrichsen, Caleb Henrichsen, Mark Holland, John Henrichsen and Scott Organ. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Holland, Ernest Opella, Frank Morales, Michael Mercer and John Bartkowiak. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to The Harvest House, 2204 Nichols Rd., Bay City, TX 77414. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613.
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William J. C. Glover Funeral services for William J. C. Glover, 72, of Bay City are scheduled for 11 a. m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Bay City with the Rev. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery of Bay City. Mr. Glover was born Sept. 11, 1921, in Camp Lecher, To Larkin M. and Mary Maude Mims Glover and died July 7, 1994, in Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay City and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Townsend Glover of Bay City; two sons, George William Glover and his wife, Cynthia of Buffalo, Texas and Gary Glover and Jimmie Allen of Houston; three sisters, Lucille Hodges of Conroe, Ruby Frazier of her husband, Frank, of Opelousas, La., and Margie Inglet of Willis; and two grandchildren, George W. Glover, Jr. and Lindsay L. Glover, both of Buffalo. Pallbearers are Paul Pennington, Charles Hale, Jimmie King, Russell Matthes, John Paul Mielsch and Jack Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Masonic Lodge. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home of Bay City.
The Daily Tribune, July 8,
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Robert Taylor Huebner Funeral services for Robert Taylor Huebner, 80, of Palacios will be 10 a. m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Palacios, with the Rev. W. S. “Doug” Blanton officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. Mr. Huebner was born Aug. 2, 1910, near Bay City on a ranch started by his grandfather and died Aug. 30, 1990, at his home in Palacios. During World War II, Mr. Huebner served with the U. S. Army in the European Theatre, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. In 1981 after moving to Palacios, he joined the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Along with his brother, Raleigh, Mr. Huebner formed the Matagorda chapter and was also elected into “The Order of the Knights of San Jacinto” in 1988, which is the highest honor within the gift of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Don and Bonnie Huebner of Reston, Va.; a sister, Luceile Wilkinson of Bay City; a brother, Raleigh Huebner of Bay City; and a sister-in-law, Jean Huebner of Bay City; and a sister-in-law, May Bourgeois, of Houston. He is also survived by five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one niece and three nephews. Mr. Huebner was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Hander Huebner and a brother, M. T. Huebner. Pallbearers include John Toellner, Bruce Herlin, Robert Montgomery, Frank Pierce, Louis Coke and A. J. Hebert. Honorary pallbearer is R. M. Gwinn. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios. Daily Tribune, September 1?, 1990 Irma Huebner Funeral services for Irma Huebner, 79, of Palacios will be held 2 p. m. Wednesday at Palacios Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Doug Blanton officiating. Burial will be in Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. Mrs. Huebner was born April 15, 1909, in Galveston to Fred and Katie Golmer Hander and died 10:40 p. m. Aug. 7, 1988, at Wagner General Hospital, Palacios. A former resident of Buffalo, Texas, she lived in Palacios for the last six years where she was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Huebner of Palacios; a son, Don Huebner of Washington, D. C.; a sister, May Bourgeois of Houston; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios.
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Pamela Jane Wright Jackson
Pamela Jane Wright Jackson, 35 of Bay City died April 28, 2003 at
Matagorda General Hospital. She was born July 24, 1967 in Dallas,
Texas to Billy Mark and Jeanie Cochran Wright. She had been a
resident of Bay City since 1998, and was a member of the Matthews
Street Church of Christ. She, along with her husband owned and
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Delores “Pinky” Ann Malek Delores “Pinky” Ann Malek, 67, of El Campo, formerly of Bay City, died September 27, 2012. She was born on October 25, 1944 in Wharton, TX. She is survived by: her mother, Lydia Orsak Stelzel of Wharton; daughter, Monica Chumchal and husband Kenneth of El Campo; son, James Malek and wife Kay of East Bernard; grandchildren, Cody and Paige Chumchal, Justin Malek, Tyler and Emily Kurtz; sisters, Margaret Fojtik of Wharton, Patricia Pless of East Bernard, Theresa Thigpen of Round Rock and brother, Harvey Stelzel, Jr. of Wharton. Delores is preceded in death by her father, Harvey Stelzel and husband, William “Bill” Malek. Visitation will begin 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 at Triska Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church with Reverend Gary Janak officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. Pallbearers are Danny Pless, David Pless, Hans Stelzel, Ronnie Faul, Jr., Russell Shelton and Randy Chumchal. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Philip’s Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. Words of condolence for the family may be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com.
Bay City Tribune, Sunday, September 30,
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February 16, 1919 – September 6, 1998
Funeral services for Nettie Irene Mayhew, 79, of Bay City, will be held today at 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Chester Sassman officiating. Interment will be at Cedarvale Cemetery.
Mrs. Mayhew was born February 16, 1919, in Leon County, to the late James and Susie Elizabeth Quinn Byrd.
She was a longtime Bay City resident, a member of the Church of Christ, and a member of VFW Post #2438 Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors are: husband, Ralph Martell Mayhew of Bay City; daughters and sons-in-law Lauren Adelle and George Smith of College Station, Texas and Linda and Anton Kucera of Bay City; son and daughter-in-law Richie Martell and Nancy Mayhew of Bay City; sisters Hettie Thompson of Bay City and Edna McDaniel of Tomball; grandchildren Brett Bevers, Amy Schelp and husband Henry; great granddaughter Briahna Yuodsnukis; also special friends Kate McLaughlin of Bay City.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Jo Ann Loose on October 11, 1989.
Pallbearers will be Eric, Craig and Tony Kucera and Steve, Gayle and Harold Holton.
Honorary pallbearers are Doc Frankson, Anton Kucera, Dallas Mayhew, Henry Schelp, Paul Dickens, Kenneth Byrd, Rocky Lewis, and Bunyan Thompson.
Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
The Daily Tribune, September 8, 1998 Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins
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James N. McDonald, Sr. James N. McDonald, Sr., 93, of Bay City Died Saturday, March 1, 1997 at Matagorda General Hospital. He was born August 23, 1903 in Bay City, TX to parents James Clark and Mary Lambert McDonald. He was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County and was owner of the McDonald Trucking Co. Survivors are sons and daughters in law, J. N., Jr. and Barbara McDonald of Bay City, T. L. and Joann McDonald, Alvin and Bryan and Wilma McDonald of Bay City; daughter and son-in-law Joyce and John Turner of Bryan; daughter Mary Ann Sutton of Bay City; sister Jessye Lee Seymour and husband J. B. of Houston; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Graveside funeral service were Monday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at Cedarvale Cemetery with Rev. Bill Haskell officiating. Burial followed. Service under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, March 4, 1997 Courtesy of Janet Hickl Vivian Orell McDonald February 24, 1908 – December 13, 1993
Funeral services for Vivian Orell McDonald, 85, of Bay City are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bay City, with the Revs. Bill Haskell and Bill Jobe officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
Mrs. McDonald was born February 24, 1908, in Bay City to Thomas M. and Clifford Ann Dudley Thompson, and died December 13, 1993, in Matagorda General Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Bay City, she was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, James Neil McDonald, Sr. of Bay City; two daughters, Joyce Turner of Bryan and Mary Ann Sutton of Bay City; three sons, J. N. McDonald, Jr. of Bay City, T. L. McDonald of Alvin and Bryan McDonald of Bay City; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Johnny Turner, Nathan McDonald, Brandon McDonald, Coy McDonald, Keith McDonald, Tom McDonald and Craig McDonald.
Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home of Bay City.
The Daily Tribune,
December 14, 1993
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March 17, 1978 – August 11, 1990
Funeral services for Marei Bea Elizondo Ortiz, 12, of Bay City, will be held 4:00PM Wednesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Joe DeLeon, Jr., Saul Garcia and Vincent DeLeon officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. A prayer service is scheduled for 7:00PM Tuesday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel.
Miss Ortiz was born March 17, 1978, to Jesus and Ruby Rodriguez Ortiz, and died August 11, 1990, in Houston.
A lifelong resident of Bay City, she was a member of the A and B Honor Roll at Linnie Roberts School, a member of the Rose of Sharon Pentecostal Church in Van Vleck, and attended the Temple de Dios in Clute on a regular basis. She loved to sing and play the tambourine, receiving an award in choir.
She was a Girl Scout for three years, where she received numerous patches. She was a volunteer in anything that involved helping people, especially children. She was a cheerleader in the “Just Say No to Drugs” club and a cheerleader for the Redskins Football Team in 1989.
She is survived by: her parents, Jesus Ortiz, Sr. and Ruby R. Ruiz, both of Bay City; a sister, Feena Tonya Rodriguez Ortiz of Bay City; maternal grandparents, Roy and Lupita Rodriguez of Bay City; paternal grandparents, Jose and Elia Ortiz of Mexico.
Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
The Daily Tribune,
August 1990 Obituary courtesy of Susie Adkins |
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Charlie James Reese, Jr.
Charlie James Reese, Jr. was born on April 24, 1921
in Wadsworth, Texas to the late James Reese, Sr. and Omay Deloras
Williams Reese. He passed away on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. Charlie grew
up in Jackson County, Texas. He attended Civil Conservation Corp Camp in
1939. He then enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard serving in WWll. He then
worked in the smelting department at Alcoa Plant. Charlie then went to
work for the City of Bay City as the Assistant Director of Public Works.
Charlie also worked as a Heavy Equipment Superintendant. He is survived
by his brother; Johnny Reese and wife Pat; sister; Mildred Reese
Griffith and Dorothy Reese Allen; sisters-in-law, Lillian (Lydia) Reese;
Step-son, Chuch Oglesby; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by sisters; Tresa Nora Reese, Rosalea Tumlingson,
brothers, Tommie Reese, Gillius Reese, Tony Calvin Reese and Eddie
Reese; by sisters-in-law Shirley Reese, Dorothy Reese, and Lavon Reese.
Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, Sept 13, 2010 at Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. In Lieu of
flowers donations may be made to Houston Hospice, 305 Sandy Corner Rd.,
El Campo, Texas Texas 77437. Serving as pallbearers, Steven Reese, Jack
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Dorothy Lee Reese
BAY CITY - Dorothy Lee Reese, 75,
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ROGERIO G. RODRIGUEZ JR.
BAY CITY - Rogerio G. "Roy" Rodriguez
Jr., 75, of Bay City passed away March 24, 2010. He was born Sept.
16, 1934 in Olmito to the late Rogerio and Rosa Garcia Rodriguez. He
was a member of House of Deliverance Church in Clute.
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Mila Francis Sanders
Mila Francis Sanders, 89, of Bay City passed away January 6, 2014. She was born February 24, 1924 in Altus, OK to the late Thomas Alexander Smith and Iva Burl Knoy Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Wayne Sanders, daughter Mila Beth Sims and son Roy W. Sanders, Jr. Survivors include daughter Debbie Saffell of Baytown; grandson Larry W. Sims, Jr. of Spring and great grandson Morgan E. Sims. The family will receive friends and relatives from 10 AM until 1 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Cedarvale Cemetery with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating.
Bay City Tribune,
January 8, 2014 |
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Roy Wayne Sanders,
Jr.
Roy
Wayne “Bill” Sanders, Jr., 62, of Galveston, Texas, died October 17,
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Roy Wayne Sanders, Sr.
Roy Wayne Sanders, Sr., 87, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in Baytown, TX. He was born December 20, 1920 in Temple, OK to Wylie Sanders and Hallie M. Spurlock Sanders. He was a long time resident of Bay City, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bay City, retired as a Shipping Supervisor, after 35 years of service, from Hoechst-Celanese Chemical Co. in Bay City, and was a US Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife: Mila Frances Smith Sanders of Baytown; his daughter: Debra Saffell of Baytown; his brother: Tommy D. Sanders of Baytown; grandson: Larry Sims of Spring; and great granddaughter: Morgan E. Sims of Spring. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Mila Beth Sims; a son: Roy Wayne Sanders, Jr.; parents Wylie and Hallie Sanders; 3 brothers Doyle “Porter” Sanders, J.C. “Jake” Sanders, Orban ”Speck” Sanders; and sister Wanda “Sissy” Darnell. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 22, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Bay City with Rev. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City. In Memory of Roy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030-2008. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.
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Mila Beth Sims Funeral services for Mila Beth Sims, 35, of Houston, formerly of Bay City, will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday at Robert Holt Funeral home, 10335 Mills Road, Houston, with Dr. W. D. Baker of First Baptist Church of Bay City officiating and Bob Moore of Northwest Baptist Church of Houston assisting. Judy Northrup will be the soloist. Graveside services will be held 3 p. m Saturday at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay city, with Dr. Baker officiating and Curtis Bryan of Calvary Baptist Church of Bay City assisting as soloist. Mrs. Sims was born July 23, 1952, in Kingsville, Texas, to Roy W. and Mila F. Sanders and died June 9, 1988, at her residence in Houston after a lengthy illness. She attended grade school through high school in Bay City and was a member of Northwest Memorial Baptist Church. She worked for Texas Instruments for 15 years in Stafford and Houston. Survivors include her son, Larry W. Sims Jr. of Bay City; parents, Roy and Mila Sanders of Bay City; brother, Roy ‘Bill” Sanders of Galveston; a sister, Debbie Saffell of Deer Park; two great-aunts, Mary Esther Shields of Peoria, Ariz., and Claribel Williams of Lawton, Okla., and several other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 6723 Bertner Ave. HMB 197, Houston, Texas, 77030. All arrangements are with Robert Holt Funeral Home, Houston.
The Daily Tribune, July 12, 1988 |
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Rosa Lee R. Triana 
Rosa Lee Rodriguez
Triana
Rosa Lee Rodriguez Triana, 53 of Houston, passed away Wednesday,
April 15, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
Bay City Tribune, Published April 19, 2009 |
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J. D. Voyles  Jefferson Davis Voyles Funeral services for Jefferson Davis Voyles will be held 2 p. m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Bay City, with Rev. W. E. Dugger Jr. officiating. Burial to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City. Mr. Voyles was born Aug. 30, 1908, in Whitt and died in Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, on April 14, 1990. Mr. Voyles attended the University of Texas and lettered in track and football. In 1933, he was a member of the mile relay team which set a record that stood for about 12 years. He served as a member of the Bay City School Board from 1953-60, and was president of the board in 1956-57. He was an active member of the Wesley Class of the First United Methodist Church, Bay City. Surviving along with his wife Marcia Galloway, a son, Terry Voyles, and grandchildren, Jeff Waggener and Scott Voyles, San Antonio, Katherine Lamb, Dallas and great-grandson, Brent Waggener, San Antonio. Pallbearers include W. L. Cox, John Estlinbaum, Don Guffy, Bill Howze, John Lynch, Joel Morrow and Ben Thorpe. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to charity of choice. Arrangements are by Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.
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April 16?, 1990 |
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Rose V. Werlla  Rose V. Stasney Werlla Rose V. Stasney Werlla, 86, of Bay Villa Nursing home died April 3, 1995 at Bay Villa. She was born December 22, 1908 in Sublime, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Willie and Rosia Pecenka Stasney. She worked over forty years as a waitress for Etie’s Restaurant here in Bay City. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors are a daughter & son in law; Mildred & Leonard Braden of Bay City; a son & daughter in law: Jesse & Aline Werlla of Beeville; a grandson, Don Werlla of Beeville; a great grandson, Jason Werlla of Beeville. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters & two brothers. Rev. Todd Collier will officiate at her service 3:00 p. m., Thursday, April 6, at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Baker, Dr. Russell Matthes, Bert Huebner, Charles Townsend, Phil Wilson, & Dale Withrow. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. James Cowart, Dr. Joe Cannon, Dr. Bryan Simons, Kenneth Etie & Frank Lewis. Memorials may be give to the youth group of First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of your choice. The service is under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home.
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April 5, 1995 |
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