Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
David Kerby McCallum
Feb 11, 2026
David Kerby McCallum, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2026, at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital. Born on November 14, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, David was a vibrant soul whose laughter lit up every room he entered.
For many years, David dedicated himself to his career as a project manager, David was...
John P. Gillespie
Feb 10, 2026
John passed away peacefully with his family by his side at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the age of 92. He was born on July 5, 1933 to the Late James and Ruth (Younker) Gillespie in Bay City, Michigan. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust. John enjoyed...
Carl O. View
Feb 9, 2026
Carl passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at his residence, at the age of 59 years. The son of the late Charles and Eva (Carlisle) View was born October 3, 1966 in Bay City, Michigan. Carl enjoyed sports especially football, baseball, NASCAR, was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and enjoyed going to concerts.
Left behind to cherish his memory is his...
David W. Rabidoux
Feb 8, 2026
David William Rabidoux passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born to the late William and Virginia (Johnroe) Rabidoux on December 7, 1948. He was a lifelong resident of Bay City and graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1967. He proudly served in the U. S...
Marilyn Ann Hoist
Feb 6, 2026
Marilyn passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Symphony Tri-Cities at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Phillip and Marvel (Bloom) Meir was born November 26, 1934 in West Branch, Michigan. Marilyn was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and enjoyed baking cookies and pies. She was a hard worker and retired from Michigan Sugar at...
Karen J. Stachowski
Feb 2, 2026
Karen Joy Stachowski, a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend, gracefully departed this world on February 2, 2026, at the age of 86 after a brief illness at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1939, in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Norris B. and Ethel (Foster) Thompson.
Karen found immense fulfillment in her family,...
James "Jim" Francis Eigner
Feb 2, 2026
James Francis Eigner, age 86, of Essexville, Michigan passed away at his home on February 2, 2026. James was born October 15, 1939 to the late Joseph and Silvia (Corrion) Eigner in Munger, Michigan. James grew up with a deep appreciation for family and hard work. He retired from General Motors as a machine repair journeyman and was a lifelong...
Donna M. Hughes
Jan 30, 2026
Donna M. Hughes passed away peacefully in Edmond, Oklahoma on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Fred and Delia (Proulx) Ligney was born December 15, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Donna was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and a lifelong resident of Bay City before moving to Oklahoma five...
Richard John Klein
Jan 28, 2026
Richard passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Symphony Tri-Cities at the age of 81. He was born in Bay City to the late John and Dorothy (McCreery) Klein on January 23, 1945. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Knights of Columbus and the Eagles Club. He was a proud United States Army Veteran....
Rebecca S. Day
Jan 28, 2026
Rebecca S. Day, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Woodland Hospice Home in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is remembered for her extraordinarily caring and loving nature, traits that defined her life and the relationships she nurtured.
Born with an innate kindness, Rebecca was dedicated to her...
Sandra Lee Partlo
Jan 28, 2026
A loving soul that, "lived a life well lived," has embraced the heavenly Father. Sandra Partlo age 84 years, passed away on January 28, 2026 with family by her side. Sandra was born in Bay City MI, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis and Vivian Whalen. She'll be remembered for her generous spirit that permeated everything she did. Her...
Lowell Ivan Provoast
Jan 27, 2026
Lowell Provoast passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Bayfield Memory Care. He was born on September 25, 1935, in Whittemore, Michigan, to the late Garfield and Edith Provoast.
On December 1, 1956, Lowell married the love of his life, Laura Chartier, at the former Visitation Church. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and the outdoors. Lowell...
Kris E. Clark
Jan 27, 2026
Kris E. Clark, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 27, 2026, with her family by her side. Born on May 20, 1957, Kris touched the lives of many with her vibrant personality and unwavering love for her family.
Kris had a remarkable sense of humor that could light up any room. Her...
Margaret Louise Kolb
Jan 27, 2026
Margaret passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Bay Valley House in Bay City at the age of 96. She was born in Hale, Michigan on January 22, 1930 to the late Fredrick and Anna (Oehus) Wolf. She was a charter member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hale and was a longtime member of St. Johns Ev....
Brenda Ann Mahoney
Jan 22, 2026
Brenda passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at New Hope Bay in Bay City. She was born to the late Frank Griggs and Florence (Lambert) Rynarzewski on October 21, 1933 in London, England. She was deeply proud of her English heritage and, as a young child, survived the World War II bombings...
Sandra J. "Sandy" Smith
Jan 22, 2026
Sandra Jean Smith passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1944 to John Wesley and Mary Jane (Fleming) Pennell in Bay City Michigan.
She married Norman Smith on June 3, 1972. She was a graduate of Bay City Central and attended cosmetology school and was active in the industry before joining Norm and managing rental apartments....
Michael H. Schmidt
Jan 21, 2026
Michael Herman Schmidt passed unexpectedly January 21, 2026 at MyMichigan Medical Center of Midland, at the age of 70, on the day of his 43rd anniversary to his forever bride and sweetheart, Cheryl (Schlatter) Schmidt. Mike is known best as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, neighbor and friend to all. Mike was born in Bay County and...
Patty J. Earley
Jan 20, 2026
Patty J. Earley, 88, of Williamsport, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at UPMC Muncy Place in Muncy, PA.
Patty was born November 9, 1937, in Flint, MI, daughter of the late Taylor and Hattie (Dunaway) Wright. She was a 1956 graduate of Mt. Morris High School in MI. Patty married the love of her life, Louis Earley, on...
James L. Murphy Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
James L. Murphy Jr., a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, left this world unexpectedly on January 18, 2026, at the age of 51, in the comfort of his home. Born on November 22, 1974, in Bay City, Michigan, James lived a life filled with laughter and joy, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he met.
For many years, James dedicated...
Richard Arthur Poole
Jan 14, 2026
On October 3rd, 2025, Richard was in a serious car accident and spent weeks in NTICU. After coming home, he followed all the doctors' orders and was making a miraculous recovery. Richard passed away on January 14, 2026 at his home at the age of 63. The son of the late William and Sherry (Miller) Poole was born January 12,...
