Gwendolyn

Bakus

Gwendolyn Bakus, a lifelong resident of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on November 12, 2026. She was 98 years old.

Gwendolyn was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 23, 1928, to the late Fred Evans and Mary (Podojak) Evans.

Gwendolyn lived a full and vibrant life centered around her family, her faith, and her many creative passions. She dedicated her life to creating a warm, loving environment as a homemaker. Gwendolyn brought boundless joy and care to everything she did. She had a wonderful spirit of adventure and a deep appreciation for the world around her. Whether she was packing her bags for a new travel destination, taking long, peaceful walks through her neighborhood, losing herself in a captivating book, or sketching beautiful scenes through her love of drawing, Gwendolyn approached life with genuine enthusiasm and curiosity. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her journey. Gwendolyn was a former member of Kochville United Methodist Church and was a current member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bay City, where she found great community and spiritual peace.

Gwendolyn is survived by her children, Kathryn Kyle, Diana Fick, and Lee Ann Hunter; step-children, Jon (Jeanine) Bakus, and Jerry Bakus; grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Peter (Sandra) Kyle, Alex (Katerina Agretelis) Kyle, Damian Fick, Cody (Breanna) Hunter, Erica Hunter, Jody (Steven) Elder, Jason (Johnna) Bakus, and Melissa (Jason) Kohnert; several great-grandchildren; and her special niece, Megan Evans.

Gwendolyn was preceded in death by her late husbands, Malcolm Hill, Donald Muehlenbeck, and Donald Bakus; her stepson Jeff Bakus; and her brother, Fred Evans.

Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603, with the funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dennis Matyas will officiate the service with interment to follow in Kochville Methodist Cemetery.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Cancer Society.

Please share memories of Gwendolyn at the funeral home or by visiting www.casefuneralhome.com.