Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Mary Theresa LaForest
Jul 23, 2026
Mary Theresa LaForest, 75, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She was born on October 26, 1950, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Raymond Donald LaForest and Pauline Edna (Wood) LaForest.
Theresa was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was the time she spent with her family. She...
Cecelia A. Wilson
Jul 23, 2026
Ceil passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at McLaren Bay Region, at the age of 76. The daughter of the late Eugene E. and Lucille H. (Michalak) Jozwiak was born July 6, 1950 in Bay City and has been a lifelong resident. Ceil was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary’s Church. Ceil retired from Bangor Township...
Nina J. Blackburn
Jul 22, 2026
Nina passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79. The daughter of the late Leroy and Stephanie (Stawiarski) Tanner was born July 16, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan. Nina was retired from Wright & Filippis and enjoyed quilting, playing bingo, doing arts and crafts, fishing, gardening and going to church on Sunday.
Nina...
Norman T. "Norm" Barber Sr.
Jul 21, 2026
Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Norman T. Barber Sr. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the age of 87. The son of the late Jay and Ethel (Nelson) Barber was born June 19, 1939 in Rose City, MI. Norm started his career at St. Laurent Brothers in Bay...
Jane B. Nellett
Jul 21, 2026
Jane passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at her home at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Percy and Ella (Buck) Morison was born March 6, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Jane was a teacher at All Saints High School until her retirement and she enjoyed golfing and bird watching.
Jane is survived by her daughter...
Daniel J. Mann
Jul 20, 2026
Daniel passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 67. The son of the late Junior and Jane (Nielson) Mann was born May 11, 1959 in Bay City, Michigan. Daniel was a member of Community of Christ Church, retired from Bay Cast and enjoyed spending time with his wife and family.
Daniel is survived...
Ronald D. Krause
Jul 19, 2026
Ronald Dale Krause, age 80, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2026. Born on September 7, 1945, in Bay City to Dale and Edith (Lusher) Krause, Ron lived a life marked by service, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Ron served his country honorably before embarking on...
Kevin J. Wardynski
Jul 16, 2026
Kevin passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his home at the age of 55. He was born September 6, 1970 in Bay City, Michigan.
Kevin is survived by his two children, Grayson and Hayden Wardynski; his father, Gary Wardynski; two brothers, Daven (Jennifer) Wardynski and their daughters, Alexis and Zoe Wardynski and Jason (Tiffany) Wardynski. Kevin was preceded in...
Diane Louise Pond
Jul 15, 2026
Diane passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Toni and Trish House at the age of 81. She was born to the late William and Gladys (Wallace) Auger on February 23, 1945 in Bay City. Diane worked as a EEG and EKG technician, working at Samaritan Hospital, Bay Osteopathic and St. Mary’s...
Floyd "Sonny" Willett
Jul 14, 2026
Sonny passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Bay City at the age of 81. He was born to the late Floyd and Dorothy (Mann) Willett on April 9, 1945 in Standish, Michigan. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 414. Although he retired several years ago, he was never one to sit still. He enjoyed...
James T. Lyddy
Jul 14, 2026
James T. Lyddy, lovingly known as Jim, Papa, and Pops, passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 78. Jim was born on September 4, 1947, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Redmond) Lyddy. He was a member of the St. Mary’s High School graduating class of 1966 and proudly served his country in...
Stephanie Kay Fischer
Jul 12, 2026
Stephanie passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her residence at the age of 61. She was born to Robert and Nancy (Winters) Fischer on November 12, 1964 in Bay City. Family meant everything to her, and she cherished every moment spent with her daughters and grandchildren. She had a deep love...
David Allen Schweinsberg
Jul 12, 2026
David Allen Schweinsberg (Dave), our loving husband, father, and grandpa, passed away early Sunday morning, July 12, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Dave was born on April 3, 1943 to Phillip W. and Bernice M. (DuFord) Schweinsberg in Bay City and resided here his entire life.
Dave is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elaine, his children, Christie (Richard)...
Pamela Sue Reid
Jul 10, 2026
Pamela passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a brief illness on Friday, July 10, 2026 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 75. She was born to the late Richard Schilling and Shirley (Rowlands) Schilling on June 21, 1951 in Massillon, Ohio. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1969. She went on to continue...
Janet "Jan" A. Haberland
Jul 9, 2026
Jan Haberland, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Bloomington, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Bay City, Michigan, on October 21, 1935, to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Tacey) Droptiny, Jan lived a life marked by kindness, strength, integrity, and devotion to those she loved.
Jan shared a remarkable 65-year marriage with her...
Bonnie Jean LeFave
Jul 9, 2026
Bonnie passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Bay Valley House, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 86.
Born in Bay City, Michigan, on July 4, 1940, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Sauers. She graduated from T.L. Handy High School and went on to enjoy a successful career as a terminal...
Herbert "Herb" James Stager
Jul 8, 2026
Herbert James Stager, 53, of Bay City MI, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident on July 8th, 2026. His sudden loss leaves an ache beyond words, but his family and friends take comfort in the many memories he created and the love he gave so freely.
Herb was born April 15th, 1973, in Port Huron, MI to James Stager and...
Robert "Bob" C. Atha Sr.
Jul 7, 2026
Robert C. "Bob" Atha Sr. passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 7, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born on February 25, 1947, in Bay City, Michigan, Bob was the son of the late Frederick Atha and Madalean (Whaler) Atha. A graduate of St. John's High School, he proudly answered the call to serve...
Jane M. Primeau
Jul 5, 2026
Jane passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 77. She was born on December 9, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, to the late William and Nancy (Drury) Yant.
Jane found great joy in traveling, gardening, hunting, and participating in craft shows and dog obedience shows. Above all,...
Lori J. Pudvan
Jun 27, 2026
Lori (Kiesel) Pudvan was born on August 21, 1962, to Richard and Priscilla Kiesel. A devoted wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, and friend, Lori was a light in this world, and her family is heartbroken by the loss of her loving presence.
Lori’s whole world revolved around her husband of 43 wonderful years, Rickey L. Pudvan Sr., her children, and her...
