Lorna Diane Baur

Lorna Diane Baur, age 79, of Bay Port, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Courtney Manor Nursing and Rehab in Bad Axe. She was born on May 6, 1946, the daughter of the late Robert and Frieda (Horton) Hyzer. A 1964 graduate of Lakers High School, Lorna married the love of her life, Randall Baur, on August 21, 1965, at Hayes United Methodist Church. Their sixty years together were filled with devotion, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Lorna loved being a mother, and she was deeply involved in her daughter Cheryl’s life. She served as Cheryl’s Girl Scout leader and took great pride in supporting her in every activity and endeavor.

Over the years, Lorna held many roles, cleaning hospitals and homes, working as a cosmetologist, and, in the late 1980s, returning to school to pursue accounting. She graduated with honors from St. Clair Community College with her associate’s degree and went on to work as an accountant at Bay Shore Camp, where she remained until her retirement in 2012. Lorna’s Christian faith was central to her life. She was a devoted member of Hayes United Methodist Church, active in the United Methodist Women, a pianist, and a joyful voice in the church choir. She enjoyed baking bread for her family each month and was especially known for her delicious chocolate chip cookies.

Lorna and Randy treasured their time camping and wintering in Las Olas, Florida, creating memories that will last for generations. Lorna had a gift for connecting with people; she loved visiting, talking, and simply being in the company of others. She was resourceful, organized, and a natural planner. Above all, Lorna loved her family. Her husband, daughter, and grandchildren were the lights of her life. She was a devoted grandmother and remained actively involved in her grandchildren’s lives. Her loving, caring, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Lorna leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Randy; daughter Cheryl Baur and her husband, Alex Amaya and their children, Sydney and William, all of Grosse Pointe Farms; siblings, Dorothy Fischer and Martin Hyzer; sister-in-law, Sandy Hyzer; several nieces, nephews, and a few cats. In addition to her parents, Lorna was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Foster.

Lorna’s funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ransford Funeral Home in Pigeon. The family will be present to receive visitors on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her service. Rev. Bea Graf will officiate with the burial at Caseville Twp. Cemetery. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Courtney Manor, A & D Hospice, and Scheurer Hospital for their compassionate and exceptional care they gave Lorna. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Hayes United Methodist Church, Scheurer Hospital, or the donor’s choice.