Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Velma Victoria Barber
Nov 27, 2025
Velma Victoria (Altergott) Barber, 77, passed away peacefully at home on November 27th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 3, 1947, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late David and Arlene Altergott. On July 1, 1965, Velma married the love of her life, Lynn Barber, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years until his passing in...
Connie Louise Blackburn
Nov 25, 2025
Connie passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 24, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 68. She was born on July 15, 1957 to the late Riley and Dolly (Haas) Lutz in Saginaw, Michigan. She loved playing bingo, listening to Elton John and spending time with her grandchildren.
Connie is survived by her...
Duane Richard Moore
Nov 25, 2025
Duane passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 72. He was born on August 1, 1953 to the late Donald and Janice (Dean) Moore in Sandusky, Michigan.
In his earlier years, he found joy as a member of a band, where his passion for music and...
Cheryl Sue Harris
Nov 24, 2025
Cheryl passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw at the age 62. She was born on January 23, 1963 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Reginald and Carol (Tanner) Norman. She will always be remembered for her free spirit, her compassion, and the fantastic smile that could brighten even the darkest day. A devoted...
Jack Charles Esseltine
Nov 22, 2025
Jack passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Symphony Tri-Cities at the age of 92. He was born on January 14, 1933 to the late Harold and Madeline (Schupbach) Esseltine in Bay City. On August 15, 1953, he married the love of his life, Barbara, and they spent 61 years together before her passing in 2014. He was...
Maximillian "Max" Anthony Meissner Jr.
Nov 22, 2025
Maximillian “Max” Anthony Meissner, Jr., 75, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on November 22, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1950 in Sebewaing, Michigan to the late Maximillian and Ruby (Kain) Meissner.
Max was an athlete at heart. He attended Sebewaing High School where he excelled on both the football and baseball...
Richard "Rick" A. Metevia
Nov 21, 2025
Following a much loved and enjoyable weekend of deer hunting at the camp with his family (Come On!), our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at his home following a lengthy illness. Age 70 years. The son of the late Thomas D. Metevia and Loretta T. (Zacharias) Metevia, Rick was born November 12,...
Leonard J. Zywicki Sr.
Nov 21, 2025
Leonard J. Zywicki Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on November 21, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on July 14, 1933, in Cedar, Michigan, Leonard's life was characterized by warmth, joy, and a steadfast devotion to those he loved, and devotion to his Catholic Faith.
Leonard dedicated his career to the...
Norman A. Rowell
Nov 18, 2025
Norman was brought peacefully into his heavenly home on November 18, 2025 at Bayfield Assisted Living following a lingering illness. Age 89 years, Norman was born to the late Arthur and Stella (Bigda) Rowell on July 2, 1936 at the family home in Bay City where he resided all his life. Norman was a faithful member of St. John's Ev....
Patricia A. Behrmann
Nov 17, 2025
Patricia was called home to her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of November 17, 2025 surrounded by her family following a brief illness at the age of 81 years. Patricia Ann Behrmann (Kotz) was born on a summer afternoon on the family farm in Pinconning, the second of five children to the late Albina (Greniuk) and Walter...
Marilyn J. Lapham
Nov 16, 2025
Marilyn J. Lapham, a cherished matriarch and a beacon of light in the lives of those who knew her, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Sheffield Bay. Born on April 12, 1930, in the quaint town of Centreville, Michigan, Marilyn was a woman imbued with warmth and generosity, whose presence brought comfort and...
Elfriede K. (Kolm) Nitschmann
Nov 16, 2025
Elfriede K. (Kolm) Nitschmann passed away on November 16, 2025 at Story Point Senior Living with her family by her side. She was born April 23, 1937 in West Prussia, Germany to the late Karl and Natalie Kolm (Gahr). Elfriede was best known as a kind, warm hearted person, strong in her faith and she loved the traditional Lutheran hymns....
Allen Lawrence Eichhorn
Nov 14, 2025
Allen Lawrence Eichhorn died on November 14, 2025; he was 87 years old. Born to Thelma (Hartfelder) and Leonard Eichhorn of Bay City Michigan on October 16, 1938, he attended T. L. Handy High School in Bay City. He attended Delta College and Ferris State University. He was active in the school choir at Ferris. After graduation, Allen worked in...
Charmaine M. Pintoski
Nov 14, 2025
Charmaine passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Great Lakes Rehab Center at the age of 91. The daughter of the late William and Florence (Valley) Flies was born August 23, 1934 in Pinconning, Michigan. Charmaine was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the Red Hats, she enjoyed doing activities at the Community Center, traveling, going to her...
Harvey "Mike" C. Wieland Jr.
Nov 13, 2025
Mike passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his home at the age of 86. The son of the late Harvey and Hannah (Schoebine) Wieland was born May 25, 1939 in Kawkawlin, Michigan. Mike was a lifelong member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church and was retired from General Motors after 35 years of service. He was also a...
Ardeth M. LeTourneau
Nov 13, 2025
Ardeth passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Willows of Okemos at the age of 96. The daughter of the late Theron and Beatrice (Starkey) Smith was born November 10, 1929 in Lapeer, Michigan. Ardeth loved dancing and enjoyed quilting, reading, walking, being out doors and was an avid Red Wings fan. She also enjoyed traveling the world with...
Donald "Don" Lawrence Sargent
Nov 11, 2025
Don Lawrence Sargent, born on July 15, 1947, in Bay City, Michigan, peacefully passed away on November 11, 2025, at his home. He was a devoted husband, father, soldier, and public servant whose impact will be felt by many. Don accepted Christ as his Savior on October 4, 2025.
Don dedicated 25 years of his life to the Bay City Police...
Janet Ann Lentini
Nov 11, 2025
Janet passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the age of 82. The daughter of the late Nelson and Helen (James) LaFave was born January 23, 1943 in Pinconning, Michigan. Janet was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish and enjoyed donating her time to work bingo functions, reading, doing crossword puzzles and watching the...
Jerry Lee Shaw
Nov 9, 2025
Jerry passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Bay Shores Senior Care at the age of 81. Jerry was born May 15, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan. On June 15, 1968 he married the love of his life, Sharon Shaw. They shared 52 years of marriage before her death in 2021.
Jerry was retired from General Motors after 36 years...
Ronald "Ron" Vern Sutton
Nov 7, 2025
Ron passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 92. He was born to the late James and Bernice (Oliver) Sutton on March 8, 1933 in Corunna, Michigan. He was a proud United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked at GM Powertrain for 25 years.
Ron is survived...
