Bibiana Mary Ziehl

Frankenmuth, MI

Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Hoyt Nursing Home; age 77 years. Bibiana Brefka was born on September 21, 1942 in Saginaw, MI to the late Floyd and Virginia (Kowalski) Brefka. Bibiana was united in marriage to Herbert E. Ziehl on March 10, 1990; he survives her.

Surviving besides her husband (Herbert) are: 2 daughters Robin (Tom) Wilson of Frankenmuth, MI and Angela (John) Irwin of Lake Linden, MI, 3 sons Jeff (Julie) Bressette of Hope, MI, Jay (Shellie) Bressette of Butte, MT, and Herbert Evan Ziehl of Bridgeport, MI; 7 granddaughters Zuri Elizabeth Irwin Rye, Iriena Katherine and Izzabella Angela Irwin, Alison Lynn, Jocelynn Lee, and Lillian Bressette, and Marielle Bibiana Wilson Helwer, 2 grandsons Kaleb Michael and Chance Thomas Wilson, and two great-grandsons Cassius Helwer and Hutson Wilson; 3 brothers Greg (Dorthy) Brefka, Gary (Debbie) Klonowski, and Cy Brefka, 1 sister Barbara (Arthur) Henry; 2 sisters-in-law Jeanie Klonowski and Cathy Klonowski; 1 uncle Ronald (Mona) Kowalski.

Bibiana was preceded in death by 2 brothers Ron and Jim Klonowski; 2 uncles Ronald Todd (Rita) Howley and Jerry (Polly), 3 aunts Romaine (Bob) Ankoviak, Loraine (Stanley) Biskup, and Lucille (Chester) Raft.

Bibiana was blessed with many wonderful cousins, nieces, and nephews. Bibiana was a talented artist and excellent seamstress. Bibiana was known for her collection and making ceramic dolls. Bibiana had many great memories of traveling and the many friends she made living in Europe. Bibiana had many wonderful loving friends at her winter home in Bradenton, FL. The family offers a special thanks to the staff, aids, and nurses at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab for their loving care. Herbert and Bibiana (fighting nickname "Chocolate") offer special thanks to the Frankenmuth Diversified Fitness Club for the "Rock Steady Boxing" experience. Rock Steady Boxing is an exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Rev. Patrick Jankowiak will officiate. Bibiana's family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday at church from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.