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Benjamina Nowak Obituary

Nowak, Benjamina B. Midland, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal home unexpectedly Thursday evening February 11, 2016, age 94. She was born the daughter of the late Felix and Stella (Bies) Dziurka January 15, 1922 in Midland and had resided in this area all her life. She was a very active former member of the former St. Anthony Catholic Church (Fisherville), had just recently joined St. Agnes Parish (Freeland) and was wonderful wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and will be deeply missed. On January 12, 1946 she married Stanley A. Nowak, sadly he predeceased her on December 2, 1996. Surviving Benjamina to cherish her memory and legacy are two children; Dan (Linda) Nowak, Madeline (Ervin) Zielinski, 6 grandchildren; Dawn, Cindy, Lee, Mitch, Christina, Michael, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Benjamina was also welcomed home to heaven by a brother; Michael. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday February 16, 2016 at St. Agnes Catholic Church (Johnson and Lewis Streets) Freeland. Rev. Fr. Robert J. DeLand will officiate. Burial will take place 1:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in St. Anthony Cemetery (Fisherville). Benjamina's family will receive friends at the Auburn Chapel of the Cunningham-Taylor Funeral Homes, Inc. on Monday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. On Tuesday morning she will lie in state at the CHURCH from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass. There will be a vigil service for her 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy, envelopes for St. Agnes Parish (Freeland) will be available.

Published by Bay City Times from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2016.
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Madeline, Irv, Dan & Linda- We are sorry to read about the passing of your dear Mother. We will always remember her for all the pleasant memories shared in activities at the former St. Anthony Parish.
Unfortunately we will not be available to attend the services at St. Agnes church because we are still in California on our annual Winter vacation.
Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Sincerely,
Dorothy & Dick Kociba

February 16, 2016

So sorry to hear about the lost of your Mom. We just seen her in church and she looked so healthy.

Jerry Rytlewski

February 15, 2016

Sorry to here about your mom. My prays are with you. Bob ( in Florida)

February 15, 2016

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