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Sunday, April 26, 2026
3:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Lilly passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Carriage House Nursing and Rehab Center with her family by her side at the age of 86. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 15, 1939 to the late Julius and Julia Kowalski. She enjoyed Crocheting and spending time with her family.
Lilly is survived by her sister, Betty Dupuie; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; special friend, Elaine; and her beloved dog, Abby. In addition to her parents, Lilly is preceded in death by her three brothers, Marion, Edwin and Virgil Kowalski; and three sisters, Lorraine Kowalski, Angie Cramer, and Rose Atwood; brother-in-law, Earl J. Atwood.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Carriage House for the outstanding care they provided Lilly.
At the request of Lilly, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be considered to the Humane Society of Bay County.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
3:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Gephart Funeral Home
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