Lorraine M. Stopyak

Stopyak, Lorraine M. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Stopyak passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her residence. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Harold and Irene (Doyle) Leygraff was born August 25, 1932 in Essexville, Michigan. Mrs. Stopyak enjoyed BINGO, camping, camp fires, traveling, scuba diving, singing Bill Bailey but most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Stopyak is survived by her husband, George H. Stopyak Sr. whom she married in 1950; three children, Debbie (Fred) Gilbert, Mark (Harriet) Stopyak and Diane (Rusty) Potts; two daughters-in-law, Kathy (Paul) Morris and Cheri Stopyak; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; Her dog, Twinkle; special neighbors, Randy and Darla Pembroke and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Mrs. Stopyak was also preceded in death by two sons, George Stopyak Jr. and Ron Stopyak; one brother and one sister. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Stopyak's caregiver, Gail Reed for her compassion and care. Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish - St. Vincent de Paul Church. Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. George J. Serour. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Vigil for the Deceased will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Stopyak will be taken to the church on Wednesday to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Memorial card for the American Cancer Society and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation will be available at the funeral home.