Cecilia Ann Grew Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cecilia Ann Grew, 74, of Essexville, our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on the evening of Thursday, April 29, 2021 after a courageous battle against ALS. Cecilia was born in Bay City on February 16, 1947, the daughter of the late Jerome and Marie Badour. Cindy grew up taking trips to Caseville Beach and working hard on the family farm. She graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School and later worked at Nexteer, retiring after 25 years of dedicated service. Cindy loved going to craft shows, shopping on QVC, taking cruises, and many trips to the casino with her sisters. She enjoyed boating in the summers, fishing, gardening, watching the Detroit Tigers, and bird watching – she adored watching hummingbirds. Cindy was a member of the UAW Local 699 for over 25 years. Above all, Cindy loved time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, they were the lights of her life. Cindy’s loving and beautiful soul will be missed dearly. Cindy leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Bob (Kayleen) Grew, Chris (Steve) Fischl, and David Grew; grandchildren, Anthony Fischl, Rebecca Fischl (Chad), and Mikayla Grew; siblings, Joseph (Pat) Badour, Mary Rachwitz, Flora (Jim) Turbin, and Joann (Mike) Klemm, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful doctors and staff at Henry Ford Health of Detroit, MI. The ALS of Michigan for the donations of numerous amounts of medical equipment and support needed with this incurable disease. The family would also like to thank Close to Home in Bay City and all the caregivers over the years for their compassion and exceptional care of Mom. Flora, Mary, and Joann thank you for being by Mom’s side throughout her battle. The family also gives sincere gratitude for the guidance, love, and compassion given to Mom by Compassus Hospice Care of Michigan. Cecilia's family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, May 3, 2021, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from 10:00 AM until the time of her 11:00 AM Life Celebration. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow with interment to be held in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.

Cecilia Ann Grew

February 16, 1947 - April 29, 2021