Pauline Sugar Obituary
Our loving, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Bay Valley House at the age of 85. Daughter to the late Ted and Irene (Musielak) Wyzkiewicz was born June 29, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan. Pauline was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. She enjoyed assisting activities at the church, gardening, cooking, and loved spending time with her family.
Pauline is survived by her daughter, Yvonne (Tom) Witucki; granddaughter, Jessica (Jarrod); great grandchildren, Jaxson and Riley; son, Tim (Jean) Czowski; grandchildren, Michael (Brenna), Kayla (Brent), and Kathy; great grandchildren, Vera, Freddie and Calvin; sister-in-laws, Janet Czowski, and Betty. In addition to her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald Czowski and Frederick Sugar; son, Keith Czowski; sisters, Mary (Ervin) Ososki, and Germaine (Pat) Dammer; brother and sister-in-laws, Jim Czowski, John Czowski, Don Czowski and Shirley.
Pauline’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Joyce Schwab and the staff at the Bay Valley House Wendy, Alexis, Ryan, Alivia, Alyssa and Jaime for the outstanding care and compassion they gave to Pauline.
A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Our Lady of Peace Parish. Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. John Sarge with burial following at St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Gephart Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 10, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be considered to wishes of the family.
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