Photo courtesy of MacAlpine Funeral Home, Inc. - Mac Chapel - Bad Axe
Bad Axe, Michigan
May 28, 1955 – Jun 21, 2023
Colleen May Pionk, 68, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at Medilodge of Grand Blanc under hospice care. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Colleen was born on May 28, 1955, in Bad Axe, to Sylvester and Florence (Wolschlager) Byarski. She attended Bad Axe Public Schools and was a lifelong resident of Bad Axe. On February 6, 1971, she married Donald Pionk at Most Holy Trinity Church in Smith Corners, MI. Colleen was a loving and nurturing mother to her three children, Robin, Tammy, and Tim. She was also a devoted caregiver to her family and friends, and spent many years providing daycare in her home. She was a talented artist and enjoyed painting, crafts, playing bingo, and cards. She was also a passionate sports fan as she enjoyed watching all MI-based teams as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In 2014, Colleen was diagnosed with cancer. She fought bravely and was declared cancer-free in 2018. While she continued to face other health challenges, she was a true inspiration to her family and friends, and will be deeply missed.
Colleen is survived by her husband, Donald; her children, Robin (Bertram) Keene, Tammy (Brian Weaver) Bressette, and Tim Pionk; her grandchildren, Kelsea (Jordan) Filipowski, Morgan Bressette, Katelyn Bressette, Luke Siler, and Courtney Keene; her siblings, Robert Byarski, Sylvester (Julie) Byarski, Paul (Brenda) Byarski, Sally Byarski, Barbara Byarski, Leonard Byarski, Lisa Hydorn; her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Ronald Pionk, Marjorie (Kenneth) Bugenski, Shirley (Richard) Cregeur, Charles (Diane) Pionk, Janice (Edward) Carson, Diana (Gordon) Kociba, David Pionk, Gloria Froede, Laurie Mince and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester Byarski and Florence Byarski; her parents-in-law, Ignatz and Edith Pionk; her brothers-in-law, Richard Pionk and Donald Hydorn Sr.; and her sister-in-law, Linda Pionk.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at MacAlpine Funeral Home, 302 North Hanselman Street, Bad Axe MI with Fr. T. J. Fleming officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, June 26, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10am until the time of service at the funeral home.
Memorials offered to the Family discretionary fund. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.
Read MoreMy Hugs and Condolence goes out to Don, the children, and Colleen's extended family. She was a very good care-giver to many and especially David and Betty Norton. You were always giving. You will be missed at Bad Axe Sr. Center for Bingo. May You Rest In Peace Colleen. L.I.R. A Friend Deb. Dekoski
Debbie Dekoski
June 27, 2023 | Ruth, MI | Friend
I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Lisa Ecker
June 26, 2023 | Roanoke, VA
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Fletcher & Linda Gunnoe
June 26, 2023 | Allen, TX
As I sit in her store the she use to run for Stan .always a kind wonder lady our hearts ache seeing this for her friends and family praying you all
Mitchell langley langley
June 22, 2023 | Bad Axe, MI | Friend
Colleen watched my two daughters when I worked in Bad Axe & was from Cass City. She was such a great person and will be missed. Sending prayers to all the family
Kelli Hendrick
June 22, 2023 | Decker, MI | Friend
I loved this lady. She was such a sweetheart. You will be sadly missed
Marilyn Welshans
June 22, 2023 | Bad Axe, MI | Friend
Lisa and family I'm so sorry about colleen. She always treated me like family. Peace in Heaven colleen.
Ann Beaudry
June 22, 2023 | Friend
Colleen was a great woman friend she will b missed love ❤ u R.I.P. my friend
Cheren Smith
June 22, 2023 | Bad Axe, MI | Friend