Dolores M. Bajtka, age 88, of Manistee died unexpectedly Sunday, November 25, 2018 at her home.

She was born June 2, 1930 in Manistee, daughter of the late George & Helen (Kinczewski) Adamczak. She attended St. Joseph School. Dolores married Stanley J. Bajtka on April 10, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2011. Dolores was an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed spending time with her friends knitting and playing cards of Pinochle. In her earlier years she was an active bowler and was a member of the Manistee Bowling League. She was an avid baker. Not only did she enjoy baking for her family but also donated her time and baking talents as a lead member of M.C.C. Olga Gielczyk Paczki Crew. She continued to practice her faith as a volunteer for the Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish (St. Joseph Church) of Manistee where she was also a member of the St. Joseph Rosary/Altar Society for over 50 years.

She is survived by four daughters & three sons-in-law, Sandra & Tim Bottrell of Manistee, MI, Jane & Doug Kott of Onekama, MI, Laura Olson & Ronald VanderVoort of Manistee, MI and Ann Kraemer of Windermere, FL; one son, Steve & Jenny Bajtka of Manistee, MI; 13 grandchildren: Jennifer (Derek) Schubert, Mark (Sarah) Bottrell, Tim (Megan) Bottrell, Tyler Bottrell, William (Alexis) Olson, Matthew (Sonya) Lippert, Kate Lippert, Christopher Lippert, Drew Kraemer, Nolan Kraemer, Ben Riley, Tim Riley and Zack Riley; 12 Great grandchildren; Olivia, Quinn & Isabelle Schubert, Carter, Lila Mae, Sloane, Luke, Cam and Tatem Bottrell, Ethan and Elliott Lippert and Jackson Riley with 2 additional great-grandchildren also expected. Several nieces and nephews also survive her including her very special nephews, Tony Adamczak and Pat Bajtka.

In addition to her parents and husband Stanley, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Laura Lijewski and Lorraine "Rollie" Gorley and 3 brothers, Mark "Swede", Tony and Chester Adamczak.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Friday, November 30, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Rev. Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.

Members of the St. Joseph Rosary Society will pray the rosary at 10:15 AM on Friday morning.

The family will be at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral Mass to receive friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in Dolores' name for the Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry and the St. Joseph Carpet Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Friday.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.