Dorothy G. Lukowski (Bird)

Mrs. Lukowski passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region. The daughter of the late Valentine and Rosalie Hanczewski was born December 9, 1917 in Bay City. She was a member of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church and a life member of Eagles Aires #1010 Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. She is survived by two sons and four daughters-in-law; John and Linda Bird of Bay City and Rodger and Shelia Bird of Pinconning, Barb Bird and Sandi Bird, her grandchildren; Jodi Brayman , Kevin Brayman, Jami (Shaun) Christsen , James (Joy) Bird, Jim Kalmes, Matthew Bird, Jerime (Chrissy) Bird, Michael Bird, Jessica Bird, Jackie Bird, Robert Bird, Veronica Bird, Kelly (Scott) , Richard (Sherry) Bird, Jeff (Karen) Bird and Kendri McClean, numerous, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, one sister; Emily Herek, numerous nieces and nephews, special friends Betty and Judy. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husbands; Jack Bird and Alphonse Lukowski, her special friend; Joseph Switala, her sons; Richard E. Bird, Ronald J. Bird and Jeffrey D. Bird, her brothers and sisters and grandson; John T. Bird. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. The celebrant will be Rev. Fr. Edward J. Koniecczka with the Rite of Committal following in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Lukowski will be taken to the church on Tuesday to lie in state at 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. The Vigil for the Deceased will take place Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Cards for the Donors Favorite Charity will be available at the funeral home. www.gephartfuneralhome.com