Cecelia Anne Soderquist, 69, of Bay City, our loving, generous, and caring mother, “Mimmer,” sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Ceil was born in Bay City on September 29, 1946, the daughter of the late Harold and Cecelia (Byrne) Soderquist. She attended Holy Trinity School, graduated from Brighton High School, and studied at Delta College. Her career path would lead her to assist countless people as a licensed practical nurse. She was also a dedicated bookkeeper. Her true love was her family. Ceil will forever be remembered as an amazing mom and Mimmer, a great, patient, and understanding mentor, and a best friend to many. Ceil was an excellent listener, and cherished the time spent reading and playing games with her grandchildren. She will forever be remembered for always putting others before herself, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she loved for years to come. Ceil leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Melissa and husband, William Blunt of Sebewaing. “Mimmer” translates into grandma’s love; her love for Jessica, Brooke, Brian, Nick, and Travis will always remain. She is also survived by her siblings, Tom Soderquist and his companion, Mary of Bay City, Paul Soderquist and his significant other, Ricki of Oscoda, Wilhelmina Jane of Bay City; sister-in-law, Charlene Soderquist, along with countless nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Ceil was welcomed home to heaven by her brother, Stewart Soderquist, an infant sister, and sister-in-law, Virginia Soderquist. Ceil’s family will be present to receive visitors on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for Ceil at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Thursday, March 3, 2016, Ceil will be taken to Corpus Christi Parish (Holy Trinity Church), 1008 S. Wenona St., Bay City, where visiting will continue from 10:00 AM until the of her 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Cremation will follow with a private Rite of Committal to be held in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Corpus Christi Parish. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.

Cecelia Anne Soderquist, 69, of Bay City, our loving, generous, and caring mother, "Mimmer," sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Ceil was born in Bay City on September 29, 1946, the daughter of the late Harold and Cecelia (Byrne) Soderquist. She attended Holy Trinity School, graduated from Brighton High School, and studied at Delta College. Her career path would lead her to assist countless people as a licensed practical nurse. She was also a dedicated bookkeeper. Her true love was her family. Ceil will forever be remembered as an amazing mom and Mimmer, a great, patient, and understanding mentor, and a best friend to many. Ceil was an excellent listener, and cherished the time spent reading and playing games with her grandchildren. She will forever be remembered for always putting others before herself, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she loved for years to come. Ceil leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Melissa and husband, William Blunt of Sebewaing. "Mimmer" translates into grandma's love; her love for Jessica, Brooke, Brian, Nick, and Travis will always remain. She is also survived by her siblings, Tom Soderquist and his companion, Mary of Bay City, Paul Soderquist and his significant other, Ricki of Oscoda, Wilhelmina Jane of Bay City; sister-in-law, Charlene Soderquist, along with countless nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Ceil was welcomed home to heaven by her brother, Stewart Soderquist, an infant sister, and sister-in-law, Virginia Soderquist. Ceil's family will be present to receive visitors on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for Ceil at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Thursday, March 3, 2016, Ceil will be taken to Corpus Christi Parish (Holy Trinity Church), 1008 S. Wenona St., Bay City, where visiting will continue from 10:00 AM until the of her 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Cremation will follow with a private Rite of Committal to be held in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Corpus Christi Parish. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.