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Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Darlene M. Castillo
Jul 31, 2023
Darlene M. (Thompson) Castillo met her heavenly family on July 31 as she passed peacefully surrounded by family. Darlene was born in 1933 to Lloyd and Johanna Schwartz. She was a resident of Bay City all her life and attended Central High School, before working in the laboratory at Bay Medical Center, and eventually retiring from PNC Bank. In her...
John Carl Vella
Jul 31, 2023
John Carl Vella, 94 years old, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed from this life to eternal life on July 31, 2023. He was born to the late Carl and Mary Vella on October 25, 1928 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married the love of his life, Dorothy, on...
Lawrence J. Petrimoulx
Jul 30, 2023
Larry passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 83. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on January 25, 1940 to the late Norbert and Rosanna (Helie) Petrimoulx. Larry was a devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. He worked for Saginaw Steer & Gear and retired...
Bernice Elma Plaehn
Jul 29, 2023
Bernice Elma Plaehn of Bay City, Michigan passed away at Brian’s House in Essexville surrounded by loved ones on July 29, 2023 at the age of 87. Bernice was born on April 30, 1936 at home in Ray Township, Michigan, the only daughter of Reuben and Elma (nee Puffpaff) Schroeder. On June 20, 1959, Bernice married her college sweetheart Albert...
Vickie Lynn LaLonde
Jul 27, 2023
Vickie passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at her home at the age of 68. Vickie was born June 17, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan. She retired as a bank teller and enjoyed doing bazars with her friends, baking during the holidays, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Vickie is survived by her husband, Edward...
Nancy Josephine Christie
Jul 26, 2023
Nancy passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her friends and family on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born on April 8, 1946 to the late James and Violet (Nehring) Masterson in Hibbing, Minnesota. She married Charles Christie and they spent over 50 years together before his passing on June 15, 2020 and...
Mary Lu O'Riordan
Jul 24, 2023
Mary Lu passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 while vacationing at her beloved Big Basswood Lake in Ontario with her family by her side at the age of 85. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 5, 1938 to the late William and Kathryn (Major) Clay. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mary...
Mignon "Mimi" Remington
Jul 24, 2023
Mimi passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home at the age of 78. The daughter of the late Herman and Nina (Gunn) Bartling was born August 15, 1944 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mimi enjoyed living on Mackinaw Island growing up, golfing, riding her bike, reading, volunteering at the State Theater and spending time with her grandchildren. Mimi...
Sandra Lee Thibo "Sandy"
Jul 21, 2023
In Loving Memory of a Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend, and Pillar of the Community It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a truly remarkable woman, whose presence in our lives brought joy, comfort, and inspiration. Sandra Lee Thibo was a cherished wife, devoted mother, adored grandmother to four grandkids and two granddogs, and a loyal...
Carol June Carpenter (Harper, Odney)
Jul 21, 2023
Carol passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born October 12, 1930 at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Everett Lee Harper and Voris Helen Harper Howes, step daughter of Percy Howes who have all passed before her. She attended school at Carman Ainsworth in Flint,...
Vivian June (Fisher) Meredith
Jul 19, 2023
Vivian passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Genesis Fox Hill AFCH in Sterling Heights, Michigan at the age of 90. She was born to the late Marvin and Pauline (Collins) Fisher on December 18, 1932 in Rosebush, Michigan. She was a former member of...
Janine M. Olszowy
Jul 19, 2023
Janine Olszowy passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Janine was born April 11, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan to Clemence and Nova Olszowy. She was one of nine children and graduated from Bay City Western High School. Janine had a light hearted sense of humor and always had a smile for everyone....
Jourdan L. Braman
Jul 18, 2023
Jourdan passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side. Jourdan was 61 years old. He was born on May 18, 1962, to Franklin and Suzanne (Ruterbusch) Braman in Bay City, Michigan. Jourdan is survived by his wife Karen and four stepchildren; Tiffany (Randy) Badour, Chuck (Jesi) Michael III, Jenna (Brandon) Michael and...
James "Jim" C. Hartley
Jul 18, 2023
James (Jim) C. Hartley, aged 73 passed away in the early morning hours of July 18, 2023 peacefully at his home in Lakeland, FL with his family by his side. Jim was born on July 17, 1950 in Bay City, MI to the late Calvin and Rena Hartley. He graduated from T.L. Handy High in 1968 and subsequently joined the...
Leona Sylvia Evans
Jul 15, 2023
Leona passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Toni and Trish House with her family by her side at the age of 102. She was born July 11, 1921, to the late William and Margaret (Powers) Rosebush in Bay City, Michigan. Leona was devoted to her Catholic faith. She was a fantastic storyteller and loved taking care of and spending...
Mary E. Schwab
Jul 14, 2023
Mary passed away, Friday, July 14, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 66. She was born on October, 21, 1956 to the late Edlore and Elaine (Jezewski) Pasant. Mary was an avid reader, she also enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, crocheting, making ceramics, going to car shows and spending time with her...
Savitaben Kantilal Patel
Jul 14, 2023
Savitaben passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Promedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 72. She was born on April 14, 1951 to the late Ranchhodbhai and Deviden Patel in Pisad, India. Prayers will be taking place on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home located at 201 W....
Eugene G. Schmidt
Jul 11, 2023
Eugene passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Grove Street AFC home with his friends and family by his side at the age of 72. He is preceded in death by his brother, Bill Schmidt; and aunt, Charlotte. A funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating is Rev. Charles...
Sandra A. (Dzurka) Van Aanhold
Jul 10, 2023
Sandra went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the age of 83. She was born on September 3, 1939 in Bay City to the late William and Frances (Zielinski) Dzurka. Sandra was a caregiver at a young age after her father was injured in...
Leonard "Jack" Solomon
Jul 10, 2023
Leonard “Jack” Solomon, 84, Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Jack was born on December 17, 1938 in Maple Ridge, Michigan to the late Glen and Sophie (Podleski) Solomon. He proudly served in the United States Army, worked at Saginaw Steering Gear for almost 40 years and loved...
