Patricia A. Van Mullekom

VAN MULLEKOM, Patricia A. of Bay City, Michigan. Patricia died peacefully at her home with her family by her side on January 6, 2010, age 65 years. On March 2, 1944 Patricia was born to the late Paul and Magdelena Krzyminski Sr. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. Patricia worked various jobs retiring from Jacobs Cleaning Village after 29 years of service. She enjoyed casinos, playing bingo and long rides. She was and excellent cook and loved being with family and friends. Surviving are her daughters, Deborah (Scott) Yurgaites of Sanford, Carol (Robert) Jackson of Bay City; a son, Michael (Pam) Van Mullekom of Howell, MI; and a daughter, Tammy Van Mullekom still at home. Patricia has seven grandchildren: Megan Gunther; Josh MacDonald, Jennifer Cater, Ben, Zach, Grant and Natalie Van Mullekom; three great grandchildren, Tyler, Katie and Allie Cater and has welcomed five step grandchildren into her family, a special friend, Martin Wrona; her beloved dog, Sophie. Also surviving are two sisters, Rita (Bill) Lozon of Crossville, TN, Carol (Jim) Shook of Rose City and a brother, Paul Krzyminski, Jr. of Bay City, MI and many nieces and nephews. Deceased member of her family include a sister, nephew and son-in-law. The Funeral Liturgy will take place Monday, January 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Daniel Roa with the Rite of Committal following in St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Sunday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Vigil for the Deceased will take place Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Patricia will be taken to the church on Monday to lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial Envelopes for Wishes of the Family will be available at the funeral home. Thank you mother for the special years you have given us. We will treasurer our memories of you and hold you close in our hearts. We love you forever. gephartfuneralhome.com