Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Bertha A. Kennedy
Jun 25, 2018
Mrs. Kennedy passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Bay City Comfort Care. Age 92 years. The daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Zambo) Nagy was born April 18, 1926 in Fraser Township, Bay County, Michigan. Mrs. Kennedy was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish and was retired from Prestolite in Bay City where she met...
Helen Peters
Jun 23, 2018
On Saturday, June 23, 2018 Helen was called to eternal rest and reunited with her husband, Alfred. She was 97 years old. She was born to Victoria and Daniel Retzloff on 6/19/21 in Midland County and came to Bay City in 1928. Helen graduated from Central High School in 1939 and Bay City Business College in 1940. She married Alfred...
Joyce Whaler
Jun 22, 2018
Beloved mother and grandmother Joyce Whaler passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 82 years. Joyce was born in Bay City on September 3, 1935 to the late Harvey and Elsie Gottschling. Joyce married Thomas Whaler in Bay City on June 29, 1957. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2008. She...
Robert M. Jackson
Jun 21, 2018
Robert passed away early Thursday morning, June 21, 2018 at his residence at the age of 83 years. He was born in Bay City on April 26, 1935 to the late James and Ione (Jarvis) Jackson. He married the former Gloria Kay LeTourneau on October 7, 1957 in Bay City and spent 60 years together. Robert was a parishioner at...
Clarence E. Luptowski "Clarie"
Jun 20, 2018
Clarence passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 89 years. He was born on May 31, 1929 in Bay City to the late Edmund and Rose (Pietryga) Luptowski. Clarie proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married the former Jeannette "Jan" Cieslinski in Fisherville at St....
Vivian L. Hoppe
Jun 18, 2018
Mrs. Hoppe passed away Monday June 18, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region at the, age 89 years. The daughter of the late Frank and Minne (Westbrook) Bridgewater was born August 25, 1928 in Springfield, Illinois. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She had a great passion for doing ceramics and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren...
Evelene E. Johnson
Jun 17, 2018
Evelene passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Bay Shores Nursing Home at the age of 93 years, Evelene was born on September 24, 1924 in Alpena, Michigan to the late William and Alice (Badder) King. She attended Faith Lutheran Church for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed baking. Family and her grandchildren were the most important...
Howard George Knoerr
Jun 15, 2018
Mr. Knoerr, 81 went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 15, 2018. He was born April 20, 1937 in Saginaw. Howard graduated from T.L. Handy High School and later went on to serve his country in the National Guard. He retired from General Motors, as a tool and die maker after 39 years of service. Howard was...
Michael Carl Whaley
Jun 15, 2018
Mr. Whaley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 15, 2018. Age 74 years. Mr. Whaley was born February 12, 1944 in Cadillac, Michigan. He loved traveling with his wife, sports and his fur kids, Zoey, Zippo and Zander. Mr. Whaley is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cindy; seven children, Michael (Belva) Whaley, Brian Whaley, Matthew (Gladah) Chandler, Michelle...
Dorothy "Dot" E. Phillips
Jun 15, 2018
Mrs. Phillips passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at her residence. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late William and Jenny (Knapp) Horen was born August 4, 1931 in Tawas, Michigan. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the Red Hats and enjoyed bowling, water aerobics, having lunch with the girls on Wednesday's, but most of all spending time...
Brent Ronald Yurgaites
Jun 14, 2018
The death of our son, brother, friend, cousin, nephew will change us forever. We will miss his warm, caring, fun loving personality. We only wish we could have said goodbye to him. March 4, 1971 the world was made a better place. June 14, 2018 heaven was made a better place! Brent only had 47 years on earth but what...
Eileen Kopischke
Jun 14, 2018
Mrs. Kopischke passed June 14, 2018. The daughter of the late Pat and Grace Keating was born May 16, 1925 in Indiana. She was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Mrs. Kopischke was retired from Prestolite Corporation. She enjoyed traveling and her house plants. Left to cherish her memories is her husband, Lester W. Kopischke whom she married...
Naasar Allan Navidzadeh
Jun 12, 2018
Naasar passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 At McLaren Flint at the age of 52 years. The son of the late Buick and Dorothy Navidzadeh was born February 16, 1966 in Bay City. He worked at Do-All Inc. and was involved with Special Olympics. He enjoyed going to the art, gallery, coloring, drawing, listening to music, trucks, trains, going on...
Gary Randolph Wright
Jun 11, 2018
Mr. Wright passed away on June 11, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 80 years. The son of the late Franklin and Mary Ann (Butch) Wright was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 7, 1937. Gary married the former Shirley Meylan on October 1, 1960 and were married for 56 years until Shirley passed away on July...
Michael Kaczan
Jun 10, 2018
Michael passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at West Branch Regional Medical Center at the age of 65. The son of the late Alexander and Mary (Sigler) Kaczan was born November 21, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. Michael received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. He was retired as a quality manager from S.C. Johnson-Diversey. He was a member of...
Mary Frances Caauwe
Jun 10, 2018
Ms. Caauwe passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. Age 68 years. The daughter of the late John and Erma (Winstrom) Caauwe was born June 21, 1949 in Holland, Michigan. Ms. Caauwe was a devoted and loving mother, she belonged to the Bay County 4H, enjoyed going on long car rides,...
Luanne I. Kuhl
Jun 9, 2018
Luanne passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Toni and Trish house at the age of 72 years. Luanne was born in Bay City on October 30, 1945 and was a resident all of her life. She was a dedicated lifetime member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, and a volunteer at McLaren Bay Region. In her spare...
Lynn Marie Thiel
Jun 9, 2018
Lynn passed away early Saturday morning, June 9, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 56 years. Lynn was born in Los Angeles on March 17, 1962 to Leo and Effie (Delestowicz) Thiel. She was a member of Baptist Harvest Church. Lynn was known as a sweetheart that had a big heart. She would always take care of...
Anthony J. Jasienski
Jun 9, 2018
Anthony passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Covenant HealthCare Rehabilitation Center. Age 82 years. The son of the late Joseph and Veronica (Muchie) Jasienski was born July 2, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. Anthony retired from General Motors and served in the U.S. Air Force. Anthony was a member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church where he was an usher,...
Richard E. Tilley
Jun 8, 2018
Richard (Dick) Tilley passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Covenant Medical Center Harrison, in Saginaw. He was born on March 21, 1945, in Bay City, to Dorothy Willy and Eugene Tilley, who preceded him in passing. He was also preceded by his brother, Gene. He leaves behind Rita, his wife of 50 years, and daughter, Kimberly Strube. He...
