Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Jacqueline "Jacky" Roberta Sansburn
Nov 4, 2026
Jacqueline Roberta Sansburn, age 79, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Carriage House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 28, 1947, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Irene (Daniels) Wieland.
Education was Jacky’s lifelong passion. Following her graduation from T.L. Handy High School in 1965, she continued her education at Michigan State University, earning...
Maura J. Moore
Nov 2, 2026
Maura passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 43. The daughter of the late Richard and Carey (Mills) Moore was born January 7, 1983 in Bay City, Michigan. Maura worked as a braillist at the Saginaw ISD, she enjoyed crocheting, animals, playing games, reading and spending time with her niece, Jordan.
Maura is...
Julia H. "Dudy" Theaker
Oct 31, 2026
Julia passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the MediLodge of Midland at the age of 95. She was born on July 9, 1931 in Langeloth, Pennsylvania to the late William and Mary (Hough) Diamond. She was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church for almost 20 years. She enjoyed making ceramics and...
Dolores Marie Sheffield
Oct 30, 2026
Dolores Sheffield passed away on October 30, 2026 after a brief bout of cancer. She was the daughter of Andrew and Helen (Zoltowski) Strzynski born February 24, 1932 in Gaylord, Michigan.
She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena (St. Vincent DePaul) since moving to Bay City in 1970. She served the parish as Eucharistic Team Leader, member of Alter...
Terrence "Terry" Lee Young
Oct 29, 2026
Terrence “Terry” Lee Young, entered his journey to heaven peacefully at his Bay City home on October 29, 2026, with his family at his side, at the age of 78.
Terry was born on February 3, 1948, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Ralph and Harriett "Jean" (Fraser). He grew up alongside his siblings, Willard ‘Bill’ (Mary Jane), Donald (Karen),...
Emil "Rick" Victor Rick
Oct 28, 2026
Rick passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Bay Shore’s Senior Care and Rehab Center at the age of 75. He was born on August 24, 1951 to the late Emil and Laura (Watters) Rick in Saginaw, Michigan. Rick was an ambitious and hardworking man who always kept himself busy. He began his career as a police officer...
Saundra Mae Carpenter
Oct 26, 2026
Saundra passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1949 in Elkview, West Virginia. Saundra retired from General Motors and enjoyed spending time admiring classic cars and enjoying peaceful days out on the water boating.
She had a special love for all animals,...
Eileen Katherina Groeschen
Oct 26, 2026
Eileen Groeschen, 85, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2026 after a brief illness. Born on April 18, 1941, to the late Henry and Katherina Meylan, Eileen was married to Jacque Groeschen for 22 years before his passing in 1989.
Eileen was preceded in everlasting life by her parents, Henry and Katherina Meylan, her stepmothers, Eunice and Helen, her brothers, Richard...
John M. Ranallo
Oct 23, 2026
John Ranallo passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 80. He was born on May 31, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Felix and Dorothy (Eleey) Ranallo.
John was a man of deep faith who remained devoted to his church throughout his life. He cherished his...
James "Jim" S. Martek
Oct 21, 2026
Jim Martek passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 75. He was born on August 7, 1951, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Stephen and Jennie (Szczepanik) Martek.
Jim was employed by Bay City Foundry, Euclid Industries, ABM, and PPG throughout his career. In his free...
Jeanette Joyce Johnroe
Oct 12, 2026
Jeanette Joyce Johnroe, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at McLaren Bay Region. Born on August 15, 1941 in Bay City, MI, Jeanette was the beloved daughter of the late Mary and Victor Weisheim.
Jeanette lived a life full of light and laughter. She had a special place in her heart for the beauty...
John Kevin Tripp
Oct 4, 2026
John passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Hurley Medical Center at the age of 71. The son of the late John and Lillian (Church) Tripp was born September 20, 1955 in Midland, Michigan and enjoyed spending time with his family.
John is survived by his son, John Tripp; daughter, Shawna (Bret Sheltrown) Tripp; two grandchildren, Addyson Tripp and Jackson...
Tamera "Tammy" S. Roth
Oct 2, 2026
Tammy passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2026, at Covenant Medical Center, with her loving family by her side, at the age of 65. She was born on July 17, 1961, in Michigan City, Indiana, to David and Betty (Durham) Jasperson.
Tammy was a woman with a curious mind and a love for learning. She enjoyed using the computer, learning...
Connie J. Rodriguez
Oct 2, 2026
Connie Rodriguez, 90, was called home to our heavenly father on Friday, October 2nd. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and listening to her favorite music. She was born in Kawkawlin, Michigan on December 8, 1935 to the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Chosay) Dixon. She retired from Delta College where she worked as a library purchasing clerk. She was...
Linda Kay Piechowiak
Oct 2, 2026
Linda Piechowiak passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Covenant Hospital with her loving family by her side at the age of 66. She was born on January 1, 1960, in Bay City, Michigan, to Earl and Judy (Staudacher) Dubay.
Linda retired from Bay City Public Schools after 21 years. She found joy in many simple pleasures, including gardening,...
Jane E. Fowler
Sep 29, 2026
Jane Waibel Fowler, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at the age of 94.
Jane was born in Bay City, Michigan, to Fred and Hedy Waibel. She graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1950 and, in 1953, became a Registered X-ray Technician after completing her training at Mercy Hospital in...
Cynthia A. Lambert
Sep 28, 2026
Cynthia passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at her home, at the age of 67. She was born on February 23, 1959, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Shirley Jarvis.
Cynthia had a special love for Detroit sports and could often be found cheering on her favorite teams, especially the Detroit Tigers. She enjoyed playing bingo,...
Richard C. Helmreich
Sep 25, 2026
Our loving husband and father passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Covenant Cooper after a brief courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63. Richard was born September 15, 1963 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a true outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Richard loved animals, cooking, gardening, working in his yard and being outdoors.
Richard is...
Keaton D. Rousse
Sep 23, 2026
On September 23rd, 2026 the best mechanic we ever knew, Keaton Daniel Rousse finished his final shift at the age of 33. He was born October 6, 1992 in Bay City, Michigan.
Keaton became known far and wide as the absolute best mechanic in the area. To Keaton, a broken engine wasn’t a problem—it was a puzzle waiting to be solved....
Shirley M. Gillespie
Sep 23, 2026
Shirley passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw at the age of 89. The daughter of the late Daniel and Alma (Kukkonen) Knaub was born December 18, 1936 in Bay City, Michigan. Shirley loved the outdoors, watching deer, turkeys and birds in the yard. She also enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, knitting, quilting, bowling,...
