Penzien-Steele Funeral Home

Penzien-Steele Funeral Home Traditional Funeral Services, Cremation Services, Urns & Monuments Our business began in 1898, being founded by George N. Ewell and was known as George N. Mr.

Ewell Furniture and Undertaking. In the early years, it was located on the corner of Fifth and Madison Avenues and also had a location on Walnut Street. it later moved to 410 Center Avenue. In 1903, it became known as Ewell & Partenfelder when Walter Partenfelder became a partner of Mr. Ewell; however, Mr. Partenfelder died just four years later in 1907. In 1911, Arthur E. Vallender joined the company and it became known as Ewell & Vallender. Ewell retired in 1920, at which time Mr. Vallender moved the business to its current location at 608 N. Madison Avenue. The original home, which has had additions to all sides, was the Meisel family home. In 1943, Karl E. Penzien joined Mr. Vallender and the company name was changed to Vallender & Penzien Funeral Home and later to Penzien & Vallender Funeral Home. Following the death of Mr. Vallender, his name was removed. The business was incorporated in 1974 at which time C. Baird Penzien and Richard C. Steele, both long-time employees, became partners of the senior Mr. Penzien. The company name was later changed to Penzien & Steele Funeral Home. Following the death of Karl Penzien in 1986 and C. Baird Penzien in 1992, Mr. Steele became the sole owner. In 1993, Richard C. Steele II joined his father in the business. In 2003, the former Hanlin Chapel for Funerals in Vassar, Michigan was purchased by the Steele family. The same level of professional, dignified care that has been a main-stay of Penzien-Steele Funeral Home since 1898 is now available to families in need in the Vassar area.

02/04/2026
02/02/2026

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Amy Jones, beloved wife, mother and sister went home to be with her Lord on February 1, 2026 at her home, at the age of ...
02/02/2026

Amy Jones, beloved wife, mother and sister went home to be with her Lord on February 1, 2026 at her home, at the age of 64 years. Amy was born on June 26, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Ann Marie (Shafer) Andrus.

Amy graduated from Albion College in 1983. Her studies inclu...

02/01/2026

• A JOYful Greeting • Welcome February!
May this month be filled with unexpected blessings that bring support, comfort and loving care to us all. ~Sherri Bishop

Sherri ❤🩷❤ Incredible JOY

Cynthia Mae "Cyndi" Pauwels Killey, age 76, was born on February 27, 1949, in Essexville, Michigan, and passed peacefull...
02/01/2026

Cynthia Mae "Cyndi" Pauwels Killey, age 76, was born on February 27, 1949, in Essexville, Michigan, and passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on January 30, 2026.

Cyndi loved nothing more than being a mom to her 4 children, and she loved being a gramma to her 4 grandchildren...

Compassionately serving the families of Bay County including - Bay City, Essexville, Hampton Twp., Portsmouth Twp., Merr...
01/31/2026

Compassionately serving the families of Bay County including - Bay City, Essexville, Hampton Twp., Portsmouth Twp.,
Merritt Twp., Bangor Twp., Monitor Twp., Frankenlust Twp., Kawkawlin Twp., and Tuscola
County including – Vassar, Richville, Tuscola, Reese and Millington

Penzien-Steele Funeral Home in Bay City and Vassar, MI provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services in Bay City and Vassar a... Learn More

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01/29/2026

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Penzien-Steele Funeral Home in Bay City and Vassar, MI provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services in Bay City and Vassar a... Learn More

Marjorie Ann Knoerr was born in Bay City, MI on August 8, 1941 to the late Emil and Arlene (Arnold) Reinhardt. She passe...
01/28/2026

Marjorie Ann Knoerr was born in Bay City, MI on August 8, 1941 to the late Emil and Arlene (Arnold) Reinhardt. She passed away at home on January 27, 2026.

Marjorie was the secretary-treasurer of Larry Knoerr Builders. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Amelith where she once work...

Judy May Carrigan was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 24, 1948 to the late Clifford and Marguerite (McCrumb) Campbell...
01/27/2026

Judy May Carrigan was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 24, 1948 to the late Clifford and Marguerite (McCrumb) Campbell. She went to be with the Lord she loved on January 26, 2026.
Her husband, Gary Carrigan, preceded her in death on July 8, 2018.

Judy was a member of Glory House Internat...

01/26/2026

Jack Carl Wheeler, age 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at the Holston Health and Rehabilitation Cent...
01/26/2026

Jack Carl Wheeler, age 91, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at the Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center on January 19, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1934, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Jack was a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he played football for several year...

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