Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Karen L. Gougler
Apr 27, 2025
Karen passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 71. The daughter of the late Joseph and Leona (Kromrie) Farris was born May 27, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Karen enjoyed traveling around the country with her husband in his semi-truck, crocheting, reading, animals, especially wolves and moose, drawing and Native American culture.
Karen is...
Nancy E. Bahm
Apr 26, 2025
Nancy passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Bay Shores Nursing Home with her family by her side at the age of 90. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 5, 1934. Nancy was a devoted member of the Order of Eastern Star. She loved being a grandma, going to the casino, boating with her husband Richard, playing solitaire...
Mary J. Sharpe
Apr 24, 2025
Mary passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Stratford Assisted Living with her family by her side at the age of 99. She was born October 14, 1925 to the late Ernest and Minnie (Rose) O’Berg in Essexville, Michigan. Mary was a member of the Red Hat Society for over 15 years. she was also a lifelong member of Essexville...
Sally Ann Preston
Apr 23, 2025
Sally passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Carriage House in Bay City, at the age of 95. She was born on July 13, 1929 in Alpena, Michigan to the late William and Sophia (Lang) Weinkauf.
Sally’s love of singing began in childhood. As a child, Sally sang with 3 of her sisters on the radio with her...
Marie Ann Bladecki
Apr 22, 2025
Marie Ann Bladecki passed away on April 22, 2025 at Bayfield Assisted Living with her family by her side at the age of 89. She was born to the late Leo and Anna (Lukaszewicz) Buda on May 3, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan.
A proud graduate of Central High School, Class of 1953. Marie was a devoted member of the Corpus...
Dorothy A. Leonard
Apr 15, 2025
Dorothy A. Leonard, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully at home in Barefoot Bay, Florida surrounded by her family on April 15, 2025 at the age of 86. Born on September 1, 1938, in Kawkawlin, Michigan, Dorothy was a vibrant spirit whose life was devoted to her family and faith.
Dorothy's greatest joy came from her...
David C. Pentkowski
Apr 14, 2025
David C. Pentkowski, born on December 22, 1946, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2025. He left behind a legacy shaped by his unwavering dedication to service and community.
David's educational journey began at St. Joseph High School in Bay City, where he proudly graduated with the Class of 1965. He furthered his studies...
Mary T. Nagy-Heinz "Makka"
Apr 12, 2025
Mary T. Gromaski, born on June 17, 1931, in Essexville, Michigan, departed this life on April 12, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan with her family by her side at the age of 93. A devoted individual, Mary lived her life with an unwavering commitment to her faith and community.
Throughout her life, Mary enriched the lives of many...
Ted Alfred Haddad
Apr 12, 2025
Ted passed away from heart failure on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 67. The son of the late Alfred and Irene (Dombrowski) Haddad was born February 26, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. Ted enjoyed playing cards with his family on Sunday afternoons and listening to music, but most of all he loved spending...
Corey Michael Langenburg
Apr 6, 2025
Corey passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 25. He was born on September 14, 1999 to Michael and Shelli (King) Langenburg Jr. in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 2017 and continued his education at Northwest Lineman College in Florida. During his time at John Glenn, he played Varsity Baseball...
Richard Walter Banaszak "Dick"
Apr 6, 2025
Richard Banaszak, beloved husband, father, grandfather, Papa B, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family, who will forever cherish his strength, warmth and quiet wisdom. He was born to the late Adolph and Isabelle (Marchlewicz) Banaszak on September 19, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan.
Born with...
Carole Y. Carrick
Apr 6, 2025
Carole passed away at her home on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 87. The daughter of the late Charles and Erma (Burnside) Bellville was born July 3, 1937 in Omer, Michigan. Carole was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and was retired from the Bay City School System as a crossing guard. Carole enjoyed being a...
Ruthann Roth
Apr 5, 2025
Ruthann Roth, born on October 23, 1941, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at McLaren Flint. A devoted homemaker and loving family member, Ruthann dedicated her life to the joys of cooking, caring for her home, and nurturing quality moments with her family.
Ruthann is survived by her son, Ricky Roth, who cherished her wisdom...
Diane R. McPeak
Apr 3, 2025
Diane R. McPeak passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 79. Diane was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved being with her family. Diane was born on May 24, 1945 to the late Louis and Angeline (Cinquina) D’Arcangelo. She resided in Bay City her entire life and graduated from St. Mary’s High School.
Diane married Randall...
Sandra Kaye Robbins
Apr 1, 2025
Sandra Kaye Robbins, born on April 20, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Bay City, Michigan. Sandra’s life spanned nearly 79 years and was marked by deep family connections and the many lives she touched.
Born to Max and Myrtle Robbins, Sandra grew up in Ferndale, Michigan, alongside her siblings. She was predeceased by her father...
Scott Neal Hacker
Mar 30, 2025
Scott Hacker, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after a long fight with cancer. Scott was born on November 20, 1958, In Bay City, Michigan. He is survived by his son, Kyle Hacker, as well as his mother, Joanne Hacker, brother, Mark Hacker; brother, Bryon (Angie) Hacker; sister-in-law, Dinah Horning; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins....
Ross Wayne Brown
Mar 30, 2025
Ross Wayne Brown died with his family at this side on March 30th at the age of 69 years old. He was born on January 27, 1956 in Bay City to Ross William and Virgial Brown, who both predeceased him. Ross was the only son raised with six sisters, including Dianne Grabke (deceased), Nancy (Alex) Hiller of Lake Orion, MI,...
Jack B. Sluiter Jr.
Mar 29, 2025
Jack passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Wellspring Lutheran Services at the age of 79. The son of the late Jack and Ruth (Young) Sluiter was born November 11, 1945 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jack was an aircraft mechanic and enjoyed flying airplanes and antique Ford Cars.
Jack is survived by his son, Justin (Amie) Sluiter; two grandchildren, Gypsy...
Eugene D. Groenhof
Mar 29, 2025
Eugene passed away, Saturday, March 29, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 86. He was born January 27, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Martin and Agnes (Stremler) Groenhof. Eugene was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church, where he played the piano and organ. He attended Hope College,...
Gary Robin Steffen Sr.
Mar 27, 2025
Gary passed away unexpectedly at his home in Merritt, Michigan, on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the age of 63. He was born to the late Richard and Sharon (Miller) Steffen on November 1, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan, at the Saratoga Community Hospital. He grew up in Warren, Michigan, and attended the East Detroit Schools. He later moved to Peck,...
