Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Cynthia J. Krause

Cynthia J. Krause

Apr 10, 2019

Cynthia passed away in the morning hours of Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Bay City Comfort Care. She was born February 20, 1950. Cynthia workedfor S.S. Kresge Company. Cynthia was a collector from anything from soup to nuts. Left behind to cherish her memories are her ex-husband, Gerald Krause ; her special friend, Charlene Trudell; one brother, Bob Girard and...

JoAnn M. Szafranski

JoAnn M. Szafranski

Apr 9, 2019

Mrs. Szafranski passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Brian's House, at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Ignatius and Catherine (Ruszkowski) Stajkowski was born June 2, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Szafranski was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. She enjoyed dancing, puzzle making, crafts, traveling, reading and animals. Mrs. Szafranski is...

Taylor L. Goik

Taylor L. Goik

Apr 8, 2019

Taylor passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at the age of 29 years. Taylor was born in Bay City on August 24, 1989. He graduated in 2007 from Clarkston High School and loved music and was a huge U of M sports fan. Taylor is survived by his parents, Michael and Michelle Goik; brother, Gavin Goik; sister, Sophie Goik; grandparents,...

Kayden E. Armstrong

Kayden E. Armstrong

Apr 7, 2019

Baby Kayden passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. Kayden was born on December 20, 2018 in Bay City to Anthony E. Armstrong and Katya A. Bartley. He was a sweet little boy that loved people, music, his papa, cartoons and loved to smile. He was known to his dad as "Daddy's Little Squirt" and to his...

Margaret M. Hayward

Margaret M. Hayward

Apr 7, 2019

Mrs. Hayward passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility with her family by her side. Age 82 years. The daughter to the late Edmund and Anna (Pakosz) Surmann was born May 17, 1936 in Alger, Michigan. She enjoyed cooking, holiday decorating, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Hayward is survived by two...

Charles "Bill" W. Morris

Charles "Bill" W. Morris

Apr 6, 2019

Mr. Morris passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 73 years. The son of the late John and Ellen (Malcomb) Morris was born September 28, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. Bill enjoyed fishing, camping, WWE Wrestling and his dogs, Baby Boy and Bella. Mr. Morris is survived by his significant other, Caryl A. Sanchez; four daughters,...

Patricia M. Barnikow

Patricia M. Barnikow

Apr 3, 2019

Mrs. Barnikow passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Heartland Health Care Center - Hampton. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Miller) Sauer was born June 3, 1933 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Barnikow is survived by two daughters, Summer Raine Michaels and Kristi (Anas) Dahbany; one brother, Larry Bladecki; nephew, Rick Morse; niece,...

Juanita "Billie" June Szutkowski

Juanita "Billie" June Szutkowski

Apr 3, 2019

Juanita (Billie) passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Bay Special Care at the age of 78 years. She was born on June 13, 1940 to the late William and Dorothy (Maynard) Simons. She graduated from Midland High School in 1958 and earned her RN degree at Saint Mary's in Saginaw.  She earned and maintained an assessor's license, and ran...

Lenore E. Sovereign

Lenore E. Sovereign

Apr 2, 2019

Lenore Elaine (Sporman) Sovereign passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region.  She was born on June 21, 1948 to Walter and Marian (Boughton) Sporman in Bay City Michigan.  She attended Bay City Central High School where she began dating the love of her life, Will J. Sovereign.  The two were inseparable, both graduating from Central Michigan University. ...

Joyce A. Goyett

Joyce A. Goyett

Apr 2, 2019

Mrs. Goyett passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Wilbert and Emma (Fischer) Richter was born May 20, 1933 in Monitor Township, Michigan. Mrs. Goyett was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was retired from Kuhlman Electric Co. She was a member of the church...

Claire E. Grant "Geni"

Claire E. Grant "Geni"

Mar 31, 2019

Mrs. Grant passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her residence. Age 74 years. The daughter of the late Eugene and Arlene (Curry) Smith was born November 21, 1944 in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Grant was a master scuba diver, participated in equestrian competitions and parades, enjoyed synchronized swimming and was a lead singer, song writer and guitar player. Geni...

Melvin August Grosshans

Melvin August Grosshans

Mar 31, 2019

Melvin passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 80. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 23, 1938. Melvin loved to fish; go for long rides by the water, shop, enjoyed going up north, and going to the clubhouse to have his coffee. Melvin is survived by his special family; Dennis (Susan)...

Kenneth Lee Scharich

Kenneth Lee Scharich

Mar 29, 2019

Ken passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at St. Marys of Michigan at the age of 67 years. Ken was born in Bay City on July 7, 1951 to the late Herman and Dorothy (Rueger) Scharich. On November 4, 1972 he married the former Patricia Ann Barnella in Bay City. Ken was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of...

James "Jim" Madison

James "Jim" Madison

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. Madison passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Traditions Hospital in Port St. Lucia, FL. Age 85 years. The son of the late Russell and Ardith (White) Madison was born August 7, 1933 in Midland, Michigan. Mr. Madison was retired as a journeyman HVAC and pipefitter. He enjoyed golfing, tinkering around his home, vegetable gardening, watching all types...

Frederick Allen Smart

Frederick Allen Smart

Mar 29, 2019

Frederick passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 74. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 3, 1944 to the Late Isaac (Ethel) Smart and Thelma (Lawrence) Wood. Frederick was a very kind hearted man that would help anyone out in their time of need; he was also an officiant for...

Judith "Judie" Anne Collins

Judith "Judie" Anne Collins

Mar 28, 2019

Mrs. Collins passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Regional Medical Center Heart Institute in Hudson, FL. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late William and Josephine (Morosky) Schiattone was born September 7, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan. Judie was retired as the owner of her and her husband's business, Auto Kool Repair. She enjoyed spending time with...

Harlan Kirk Halvorsen

Harlan Kirk Halvorsen

Mar 28, 2019

Halvorsen, Harlan K. passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 following an extended battle with cancer. He was born in Lakeview, Michigan on May 10, 1946 to the late Gerald and Gwendolyn (Wulf) Halvorsen. He had one sister, Marcie (Halvorsen) Bickler.  She preceded him in death.  On August 21, 1971 he married Amanda (Cargill) Halvorsen and she survives him.  He...

Robert L. DePrekel

Robert L. DePrekel

Mar 27, 2019

Robert passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 91 years. Robert was born in Bay City on September 5, 1927 to the late Lambert and Marie DePrekel. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army in WWII. He married the former LaDona E. Jonkis on September 25, 1953 and she preceded...

Annette Marie (Manninen) Frost

Annette Marie (Manninen) Frost

Mar 23, 2019

Annette passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Carriage House, at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late Frank John and Frances (Maarleveld) Manninen was born August 6, 1936 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church, and Zion's Friendship Club. Annette retired from Markey Elliott Furniture as an account...

Nancy Ann Walczak

Nancy Ann Walczak

Mar 22, 2019

Nancy passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 71 years. She was born in Bay City on June 23, 1947 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Isoda) Tomlinson. On August 7, 1965 she married James Walczak in Bay City and were married for 53 years. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping, cooking,...

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