Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Jerry Roger Grant
May 2, 2026
A memorial service for Jerry will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Dennis Matyas. The family will be present to receive visitors on Friday at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A celebration of Life will follow at Kilkenny’s Irish Pub starting...
Katherine Jo Bender
Sep 11, 2026
Katherine passed away at her home on Friday, September 11, 2026 at the age of 66. The daughter of the late Donald and Elaine (Nelson) Bender was born April 4, 1960 in Bay City, Michigan. Katherine was retired from the Bay City Public Schools as a secretary; she enjoyed crafting with her cats by her side and helping people.
Katherine is...
Joan Denise Lacy
Sep 11, 2026
Joan passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Willows of Bay City Assisted Living at the age of 74. She was born to the late Albert and Hope (Saavedra) Brown on April 30, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from East Detroit High in 1971 and continued her education to become a nurse’s aide. She loved exploring trails...
Jeffrey Karl Hockemeyer
Sep 9, 2026
Jeff passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family at his side on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the age of 63. Jeff was born on April 28, 1963 to Jim and Linda (Phillips) Hockemeyer, he married the former, Cindy Ferris on October 11, 2013 and they spent many wonderful and loving years together. Jeff enjoyed a...
Karri Elin Baase
Sep 7, 2026
Karri Elin Baase (Scaggs) was born on April 10, 1984 in Bay City, Michigan and joined her grandmother in heaven on September 7, 2026. Karri was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, friend, and bus driver for two school districts. She loved her family deeply and included the students on her bus as part of that family. Karri always had something...
Nancy E. Fonzi
Sep 6, 2026
Nancy Fonzi, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Bay City, Michigan, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 20, 1936, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, to the late David and Ellen (Guest) Smith.
Nancy was a member of Grace Church and was a woman...
Maurice LeFave
Sep 5, 2026
Maurice passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Bay Valley House, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 91.
Maurice was born in Bay City, Michigan, on August 4, 1935, to the late Oliver and Ellen (Salois) LeFave. He was a graduate of West Catholic Central High School and continued his education at the University of Detroit,...
Debrah E. Ralph
Sep 3, 2026
Debrah passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side at the age of 77. She is now reunited with the love of her life, her beloved husband, James Ralph. Debrah was born on August 19, 1949, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Charles and Mary Kilvington.
Debrah was a hardworking and dedicated woman...
William "Bill" W. Auger
Sep 1, 2026
William “Bill” Auger, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Covenant Harrison Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late William (Harry) and Gladys (Wallace) Auger.
Bill was a 1958 graduate of T.L. Handy High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country...
Ronald L. Koehler D.O.
Sep 1, 2026
Ronald Louis Koehler, 86, of Bay City, passed away at home on September 1, 2026.
Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Ronald was the son of the late Louis and Marguerite Koehler. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1957 and earned B.S. from Ferris State University in Pharmacy, Masters and PHD from Wayne State University in Microbiology and Immunology and Doctor...
Gary A. Brandt
Aug 31, 2026
Our devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away on August 31, 2026 at the age of 90 at McLaren Bay Region. He was born on May 16, 1936, in Bay City, Michigan.
Gary was a loving, talkative, sentimental, dedicated, stylish person that had a great sense of humor and loved playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. Gary...
William John "Butch" Reed
Aug 31, 2026
William “Butch” Reed peacefully left this world on August 31, 2026 after a lengthy illness. He was born to the late Walter and Mildred Reed, on October 6, 1945. Butch was a proud United States veteran, having served in the Air Force based in Okinawa during the Vietnam War.
He was affectionately known as Butch since childhood. He was also known...
Joy M. Flores
Aug 31, 2026
Joy passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Healthsource Saginaw at the age of 79. The daughter of the late Gerald and Betty (Szelogowski) Wamsley was born October 26, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan. Joy loved taking care of people and was an animal lover, especially her dogs.
Joy is survived by her three sons, James P. (Wendy) Flores, Frank...
Lon Raymond Sheltrown
Aug 30, 2026
Lon passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Medilodge of Frankenmuth, with his loving family by his side, at the age of 73. He was born in Bay City, Michigan, on October 16, 1952, to the late Raymond and Eleanor (Wingle) Sheltrown.
Lon was a truck driver for many years and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed...
Frederick V. "Fred" Jeske
Aug 25, 2026
Fred passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at his residence, at the age of 87. The son of the late Joseph and Hazel (Grandmaison) was born May 23, 1939 in Kawkawlin, Michigan. Fred retired form G.M. Powertrain-Bay City. He enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino.
Left to cherish his memories is his wife the former Kathryn A....
Robert "Bob" E. Cajigas
Aug 21, 2026
Robert “Bob” Cajigas passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region with his loving family by his side at the age of 75. He was born in Washington DC, on April 18, 1951, to the late Tomas and Rosemary (Bell) Cajigas.
Bob was a man who found joy in the simple things in life. He loved wearing...
JoAnn Catherine McPeak
Aug 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful mother JoAnn Catherine McPeak. JoAnn passed into eternal life on Saturday, August 15, 2026 with her daughters Tracey, Teri and her faithful companion, Brody by her side. JoAnn was born on January 25, 1943 in Midland, Michigan to the late Donald and Eileen (Johnston) Brink. She graduated from...
Dorothy May Martin
Aug 15, 2026
Dorothy passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026 with her loving family by her side at the age of 86. She was born on May 11, 1940, to the late Irving and Mertle (Julian) Finkbeiner in Bay City, Michigan.
Dorothy was a lifelong and devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Parish – St. Mary’s Church. She generously gave of...
Laura Mae Burke
Aug 13, 2026
Laura passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home with her family lovingly by her side at the age of 92. She was born May 29, 1934, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late William and Margaret (VanAkker) Pickering. Laura was a 1952 graduate of T.L. Handy High School and was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal...
