Patricia H. Tarkowski Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patricia H. Tarkowski (Bay City, Michigan), born in Essexville, Michigan, who passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest F. Walraven and Olivia M. Walraven (Isaac); her daughter Lily Tarkowski; her siblings, Eugene Walraven (Tina), Ernest "Buck" Walraven, Bill Walraven, Jerry Walraven, Janice Bennett and Judy McLellan; and her sister-in-law Rose Walraven.
She is survived by: her son Adam Tarkowski of Essexville; her siblings, Alex Walraven and Barb Walraven (Darryl Morgan); her sister-in-law Lois Walraven; her in-laws, John and Bonnie Bennett; and her pet GiGi. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Trahan Funeral Chapel (256 N Madison Ave, Bay City, MI 48708). A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
The family suggests donations in Patty's memory to the Lily Marie Tarkowski Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Bay Area Community Foundation.
