DOROTHY GRACE BIALK 97, a lifelong resident of Lenox Township passed away peacefully Monday, October 28, 2013 in her home. Mrs. Bialk was born September 2, 1916 in Garden, MI to the late George and Grace Joque. She married Joseph Bialk in Detroit on October 2, 1942. Mr. Bialk died May 19, 1997. Dorothy graduated from Denby High School in 1934. Joseph and Dorothy were members of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family and spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Jacqueline and Gary Ottenbacher of Casco and Karen and Robert Brinker of Lenox; grandchildren; Michael Ottenbacher, Sharon (Bob) Reynolds, Beth (Ken) Wessel, Katie (Mark) Centrella, Lori (Shawn) Bartmanski, Holly (Kurt) VanRyckeghem and Rob Brinker, great-grandchildren; Nick and Joe Ottenbacher, Ryan, Austin and Brianna Reynolds, Grace, Gunner, Faith and Allana Wessel, Siena and Amelia Centrella and Joshua and Dominick Bartmanski as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her siblings; Ernie, Tessie, Leonard and Fred Joque. There will be a funeral Mass on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 10:00am in St. Augustine Church. Reverend Joseph Horn, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery. Visiting will be on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:00am in the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Augustine Church.
Service
OCT
31.
10:00 AM (EDT)
St. Augustine Catholic Church
68035 Main Street
Richmond, MI