Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Raymond G. Fick

Raymond G. Fick

Jun 30, 2025

Raymond G. Fick, a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on June 30, 2025, in Bay City, Michigan, at the age of 90. Born on June 12, 1935, in Bay City, Ray's vibrant spirit and deep love for his family and community left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Ray dedicated 32...

Kelly VanWert

Kelly VanWert

Jul 27, 2025

Kelly passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper surrounded by her family at the age of 65. The daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Sutter) Adcock was born June 21, 1960 in Bay City, Michigan. Kelly and her late husband Tim, were the founders of VanWert Glass & Accessories, she loved taking care of people and...

Betty Sue Meldrum

Betty Sue Meldrum

Jul 25, 2025

Betty Sue Meldrum, born on October 31, 1942, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at Huron Woods Nursing Home. She was surrounded by her loving caregivers at the time of her passing, a testament to the deep bonds she cultivated throughout her stay.

Betty was a dedicated nursing assistant and worked at Healthsource in Saginaw, Michigan,...

Patricia A. Puffer

Patricia A. Puffer

Jul 23, 2025

Patricia passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Albert and Velma (Baker) Smith was born August 28, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Patricia was a proud member of Grace United Methodist Church. During her life she enjoyed playing golf, archery, ice skating, camping and blue grass music,...

Nancy C. Sheehan

Nancy C. Sheehan

Jul 20, 2025

Nancy Christine Sheehan, age 78, passed away on July 20, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She departed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.Nancy touched the lives of those around her with her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Despite facing the challenges of her illness, she remained a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who knew her.

Her selflessness and...

Klaus Herbert Matthes "Herb"

Klaus Herbert Matthes "Herb"

Jul 19, 2025

Herb went peacefully home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Toni and Trish House at the age of 85. He was born on August 6, 1939 to the late Herbert and Maria (Hille) Matthes in Eberswalde, Germany. At the young age of 10, he moved to Michigan with his family. After receiving...

Bradley E. "Brad "Tucker

Bradley E. "Brad "Tucker

Jul 19, 2025

Bradley E. "Brad" Tucker, born on November 2, 1987, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with his wife, Stacy A. (Strieter) Tucker by his side. Their journey together began in 2005 when they met at John Glenn High School. They were then married on August 23, 2014, and in that time, they...

Pamela Sue Campau

Pamela Sue Campau

Jul 19, 2025

Pamela Sue Campau, a beloved soul whose heart radiates with boundless love and kindness, passed away on July 19, 2025, at McLaren Flint.

Born on October 6, 1953, in Bay City, Michigan, Pamela lived a life full of service, laughter and love. She thrived by nurturing the spirits of those around her, which included her role as the Activities Director at...

Kathryn "Kathy" M. Neitzel

Kathryn "Kathy" M. Neitzel

Jul 17, 2025

Kathryn M. "Kathy " Neitzel, born on February 22, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in her beloved hometown, after a brief illness. Kathy was a cherished individual who dedicated her professional life as serving the public at First of America, then National City and PNC Bank. She made many wonderful friends during her...

John Gary Wardynski

John Gary Wardynski

Jul 16, 2025

John G. Wardynski passed away at home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the age of 74. John was born in Bay City, on August 23, 1950, to the late Raymond and Angeline (Tomczak) Wardynski. John was the beloved husband of Jan (Dennis) for 53 years. Together they raised Erin John and Wendy (Schram, wife of Christopher) and cherished their...

Gordon D. "Gordie" Lutz

Gordon D. "Gordie" Lutz

Jul 15, 2025

Gordon D. “Gordie” Lutz, a cherished husband, father, son, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 15, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center of Midland. He was born on November 8, 1957, in Bay City, Michigan, and made a lasting impact on all who knew him.

For forty-one years, Gordie dedicated himself to his work as a Greenskeeper at Spring Valley Golf...

Lester E. Howell

Lester E. Howell

Jul 11, 2025

Lester passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center at the age of 83. The son of the late Ancel and Edith (Whitehead) Howell was born January 5, 1942 in Woodstock, IL. Lester retired from Sears in 1995 and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and classic cars.

Lester is survived by his wife of 62 years, Agaytha Howell; three children,...

Jane Marie Williams

Jane Marie Williams

Jul 11, 2025

Jane passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Symphony Tri-Cities at the age of 97. The daughter of the late Edwin and Helen (Klida) Blissner was born February 29, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan. Jane was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and was a devoted mother, grandmother and family caregiver. She loved gardening, baking and making meals for...

Randall Orville Noffke

Randall Orville Noffke

Jul 10, 2025

Randall passed away unexpectedly at his residence on July 10, 2025 at the age of 70. He was born to the late Arthur and Florence (Landosky) Noffke on November 10, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, as well as a Detroit Lions fan....

Charity Lynne Tackett

Charity Lynne Tackett

Jul 7, 2025

Charity passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home at the age of 39. She was born on September 3, 1985 in Trenton, Michigan. Charity loved music, the outdoors, boating and her dog Mac, but most of all she loved spending time with her nieces and family.

Charity is survived by her father, Jim (Wendy) Tackett; grandmother, Patricia Warner;...

Michael Linn Schofield

Michael Linn Schofield

Jul 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Linn Schofield, age 79, on July 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with sarcoma. Michael passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 22, 1945, Michael was the beloved husband of Sandra Miller Schofield, with whom he shared many years of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Michael...

Karen Ann Friebe

Karen Ann Friebe

Jul 5, 2025

Karen went peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw at the age of 84. She was born to the late Frederick and Evelyn (Buchinger) Schluckbier on May 22, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was an active member of St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church and was also a member of Ladies Aid and sang...

Ardythe Mae Biskupski "Ardy"

Ardythe Mae Biskupski "Ardy"

Jul 5, 2025

Our beloved mother, cherished grandmother, special aunt, and dear friend, Ardythe Mae Biskupski passed away peacefully Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 94. Heaven welcomed a beautiful angel. Ardy was born March 1, 1931 in Bay City to the late Arthur and Anna (Englehardt) Kesemeyer.

Ardy married Eugene (Pete) Biskupski with whom she shared 69 wonderful years of marriage....

June Georgena Herter

June Georgena Herter

Jun 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we must announce the passing of our beloved Mother & Grandmother, June Herter. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, just shy of her 103rd birthday. We are comforted, knowing that she is reunited with the love of her life, Phil Herter.

June was born to the late Ghent and Cecelia (Beckett) Fallon on July 1st,...

David M. "Dave' Obermiller

David M. "Dave' Obermiller

Jun 28, 2025

Dave passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at DMC University Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 60. The son of the late Larry and Kathleen (Cross) Obermiller was born December 10, 1964 in Bay City, Michigan. Dave enjoyed listening to classic rock, spending time with his dog Beau, and cherished the time spent with his family and friends.

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