Jean Marie (Bartosiewicz) Vasquez, age 71, of Manistee, MI died Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital.

She was born on March 4, 1953, in Grand Rapids, MI daughter of Elizabeth L. (Zielinski) Bartosiewicz and the late Francis J. Bartosiewicz.  Jean was a graduate of Manistee Catholic Central with the class of 1971.  On December 1, 1973, Jean married Raul Vasquez Sr. in Manistee, Michigan.

Jean was well known for her kind and generous disposition.  The love and support she provided to her family was immeasurable.  On game day, you could count on her to be there with encouraging words and a smile.  She will be missed every day.

She was an avid Days of Our Life fan, loved jigsaw puzzles, word searches and a variety of crafts.

Jean is survived by her husband, Raul Vasquez Sr., two daughters and one-son-in law, Lisa and Mike Senters and Cindy Vasquez all of Manistee, MI, two sons, Raul Vasquez Jr. of Manistee, MI and Lance Vasquez of Fruitport, MI, her mother, Elizabeth Bartosiewicz, two sisters, Barb and Mary Bartosiewicz all of Manistee, MI, five grandchildren, Luke Senters, Gabrielle Senters, Isabella Vasquez, Lorenzo Vasquez and Antonio Vasquez and brothers-in-law and sisters in-law, Cruz Vasquez, Ruben and Juanita Vasquez, Roberto and Peggy Vasquez Sr., Marcus Vasquez, and Rebecca and Alan Mattison. Many nieces and nephews also survive her.

She was preceded in death by her father Francis J. Bartosiewicz and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Irene and Simon Vasquez two sisters-in-law and brother's in-law, Estefana and James Edgington and Mary Jane Vasquez and Martin Vasquez

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Divine Mercy Parish (St. Joseph Catholic Church) in Manistee, at 1:00 pm with Reverend James Bearss celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.

The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 12:00 noon until the time of the funeral mass at 1:00 pm. A funeral luncheon, will be held for family and friends at the St. Joseph Parish Center after the graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jean's name to the Stomp Out Cancer. Envelopes will be available at the church Friday afternoon.

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