Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Hubert C. Bowden
Jun 27, 2026
Hubert Bowden passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Union Court Assisted Living in St. Charles, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 84. He was born on November 2, 1941, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Thomas and Stella (Buda) Bowden.
Hubert was employed by Saginaw Grey Iron for many years, where he dedicated himself...
Nora Seifferly
Jun 24, 2026
Nora passed away peacefully at home June 24, 2026 surrounded by her family, age 92. She was born April 12, 1934, in Walston, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Elizabeth Adams. Nora married James “Sam” Seifferly October 25, 1958, in Bay City where they celebrated 58 years together. Jim preceded her in death February 14, 2017.
Nora was a member of...
Suzanne "Sue" M. Schram
Jun 23, 2026
Suzanne (Sue) Marie Schram born 07/30/1944 passed away June 23 2026 at home with her family by her side. She was known as a passionate woman who loved her family and friends deeply. She was married to her best friend Roy Schram Sr. for 63 years. Together they raised 4 children. Robbin (Mary Jo), Roy Jr., Heather (Michelle) and Christopher...
Carole Anne Morley
Jun 23, 2026
Carole passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Bay Valley House at the age of 81. The daughter of the late Earl Hammerbacher and Marie (Noel) LaCombe was born November 12, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan. Carole was one of the founding members of Brian’s House and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Carole is survived by...
Shari Johnstone
Jun 22, 2026
Shari passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Huron Woods Nursing Center with her family by her side at the age of 59.
She was born on August 27, 1966, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Jack Sr. and Shirley (Feet) Johnstone. Shari had a special love for animals, particularly dogs and cats, and enjoyed expressing her creativity...
Rudolph "Rudy" Horvat
Jun 21, 2026
Rudolph “Rudy” Horvat, aged 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Bay County Medical Care Facility.
Rudy was born on October 31, 1942, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late Rudolph and Emma Jean (Dankmer) Horvat. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara Ann (Amos) Horvat. He is also survived by his children, Jodi...
Rodney A. Sauers
Jun 20, 2026
Rodney Sauers passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 60. He will be deeply loved and forever missed by all who knew him.
Rodney was born on September 26, 1965, to Kenneth and Bonnie (Zielinski) Sauers. He enjoyed listening to music, spending time with his dogs, and...
Wilma F. Kessler
Jun 17, 2026
Wilma passed peacefully in her sleep at Bayfield Assisted Living on June 17, 2026. She was married to Leo Kessler for 57 years until his passing in 2011. Family was a central focus to Wilma and she is survived by her adult children Lynette Kessler, Mark (Karen) Kessler, Lori Hartley (Gabe Wetterstrom); grandchildren, Janelle Finn, Jason (Courtney) Kessler and Michael...
Armand S. Hayes
Jun 15, 2026
Armand S Hayes passed away peacefully, on June 15, 2026, surrounded by all his loved ones. Born on March 18, 2009, in Dayton, OH, and later moved to Auburn, MI, where Armand was raised by his mother, Lindy Sutton, and step-dad, Ben Coppinger. Armand also had a loving relationship with his father, Tim Hayes. Armand was a bright light whose...
Louis A. "Chip" Kiesel Jr.
Jun 12, 2026
Louis passed into eternal salvation on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Toni and Trish house at the age of 74. The son of the late Louis Sr. and Eleanore (Witkowski) Kiesel was born August 28, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan. Louis was retired from A&M Church Supply and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 414. He...
Diane M. Brubaker
Jun 11, 2026
Diane Marie (Urban) Brubaker, lovingly known as “Nana,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region, with her family by her side, at the age of 76. She was born on October 18, 1949, to the late Theodore Urban, Delores Lusher, and special stepfather Cleatus E. Paine.
Diane was a lifelong resident of Bay City, except for...
Robert J. "Bob" Borchardt
Jun 11, 2026
Robert passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Bay Shores Nursing Center at the age of 91. The son of the late August and Lillian (Sharpe) Borchardt was born November 26, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. Robert was retired from General Motors and enjoyed vacationing in Charlevoix, MI, golfing, farming, traveling and his animals, but most of all he...
Charles Bologna
Jun 5, 2026
Charles passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 5, 2026 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 72. He was born on March 13, 1954 to the late Simone and Rita (Wasilewski) Bologna in Detroit, Michigan. He retired after 35 years from Ford Sterling Axle Plant, represented by UAW Local 228, as a tool...
Sandra L. MacDonald
Jun 5, 2026
Sandy passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Charter Senior Living in Bay City at the age of 86. She was born to the late Edward and Josephine (Filary) Ciesielski on December 5, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan. She enjoyed playing bingo, watching the Detroit Tigers, doing jigsaw puzzles with her daughter and getting her hair done. Her...
James Howard Flood
Jun 3, 2026
Jim passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 3, 2026 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 90. He was born to the late Howard and Florence (Stokes) Flood on October 6, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan.
Jim was a kind and honorable Christian man, and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Jim loved...
Janet A. Smith
May 31, 2026
Janet passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Autumn Ridge Gardens AFC at the age of 82. She was born on June 4, 1943 in Bay City to the late Theodore and Irma (Sturm) Weiss. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor, she was baptized, confirmed and married the love of her life there....
Gerald "Jerry" Paul LaForest
May 28, 2026
Gerald Paul "Jerry" LaForest, age 74, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, in Bay City, Michigan. He was born on April 28, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Raymond Donald and Pauline Edna (Wood) LaForest.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army as a member of the legendary 82nd Airborne Division. He carried...
James "Jim" P. Melton
May 28, 2026
James Peter Melton left to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Jim, a Saginaw native, was born December 10, 1937 into the Catholic family of the late Orville and Margaret Melton. He married the love of his life, Frances K. Watz, and remained married to her until her passing in 2015. Jim...
Joan LeCronier
May 26, 2026
Joan passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Brookdale Memory Care with her family by her side at the age of 97. At the request of Joan, Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Nancy (Guettler) L. Klemm
May 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy (Guettler) Klemm on Sunday evening May 24, 2026 at the Toni and Trish House, Auburn. She was a woman of strength, love, and unwavering dedication to her family. Nancy will be deeply missed by those fortunate enough to have known her. An accomplished scholar, Nancy graduated from Bay...
