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Genevieve Gorzinski Obituary

Gorzinski, Genevieve 4/25/1917 - 3/12/2015 Auburn, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband Jacob Gorzinski in 2002. Surviving are two sons, Stanley (Judith) Gorzinski and Walter Gorzinski, and two daughters, Dr. Mary (Boyd) Boettger and Judy Holman, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and two step sisters; Peggy Schmidt and Bernadine Hetherington. The Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Prince of Peace Parish St. Valentine Church, 999 S. Nine Mile Rd. in Kawkawlin. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. T.J. Fleming and Deacon Michael Arnold with the Rite of Committal following in St. Valentine Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Gorzinski will lie instate at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those planning on expression of sympathy are asked to consider a charity of the donor's choice. www.gephartfuneralhome.com

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Published by Bay City Times from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15, 2015.

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March 30, 2015

Aunt Jenny was a great lady. She and uncle Jake were two of my favorite people. She has taught me so much when I was younger. My sympathies to my cousins...love, Thelma

Nate Rousse

March 16, 2015

I knew Aunt Jenny to be gentle and jovial soul. It is sad to lose her but am grateful she enjoyed a long and joyous life. My condolences to her friends and family. - Nate Rousse (Noreen Schmidt's grandson).

Bill Hewitt

March 15, 2015

My sympathy to Dr. Mary & the Gorzinski family during this time of loss. May the happy memories carry you through the coming days.

Grace Chevalier

March 14, 2015

I knew Genevieve through her loving daugher, Dr. Mary. All accounts made us feel like she was our friend. Her life was a testimony to love, faith, and family. Our prayers are with the family now....Prayerfullly, Al and Grace Chevalier

Diane Nowak

March 14, 2015

We will miss our sweet Great Aunt Jenny. She & Great Uncle Jake were so special to our family & will be missed very much.
{{HUGS}}. Ken & Diane Nowak

March 13, 2015

I will miss My Aunt Jenny, so very much. She always showed me the Love she had for me & our Family. I know now she is at Peace & with Her Husband. You will be missed so very much. I will always Love you Aunt Jenny Love Melody Houseworth

Yvonne Dubay

March 13, 2015

I'm sorry to hear of Jenny's passing. She was a wonderful friend to my grandma, Reggie Augustine, and neighbor at Plainview apartments. My grandma just passed on Jan 5. God bless them both. Love, Yvonne (formerly from Auburn)

The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home

March 13, 2015

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