Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Barbara M. VanMullekom

Barbara M. VanMullekom

May 9, 2018

Barbara passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Heartland Health Care Center - Hampton at the age of 68 years. Barbara was born in Bay City on September 17, 1949 to the late Harry and Loretta Worschko. Barbara was employed and retired from Michigan Sugar and in her spare time she enjoyed watching movies. Barbara is survived by her sons,...

Edward Junior Packard

Edward Junior Packard

May 7, 2018

Edward passed away early Monday morning, May 7, 2018 at Plainview Assisted Living at the age of 94. Edward was born in Bay City on August 23, 1923 to the late Edward and Delma (Willette) Packard. Edward was a parishioner at St. Gabriel Parish for many years. Edward married the former Mary June Girou on March 15, 1946 and she...

Roy J. Gilmore

Roy J. Gilmore

May 3, 2018

Mr. Gilmore passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Toni and Trish House. Age 75 years. The son of the late Russell and Eva (Arnold) Gilmore was born September 28, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Gilmore was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was retired from General Motors Powertrain, he enjoyed camping, fishing, his John Deere's,...

Thomas L. Cottrell

Thomas L. Cottrell

May 2, 2018

On May 2, 2018, Thomas Lee Cottrell passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife and family members. A man of deep faith, he completes his journey as God has called him to be with Him.Born February 17, 1930, in Saginaw, Michigan, he was the son of the late Cecil Raymond and Emma Laura (Duperon) Cottrell.Tom married Mary Lou...

Ralph L. Dufresne Jr.

Ralph L. Dufresne Jr.

May 2, 2018

Mr. Dufresne passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Brian's House. Age 76 years. Mr. Dufresne was born November 14, 1941, retired from GM Powertrain after 39 years and was a member of the St. George Society and the Bay City Moose Lodge #169. Mr. Dufresne is survived by his wife Linda; two angels, Sabastian and Sabrina Jablonski; four...

Evelyn E. Anderson

Evelyn E. Anderson

May 1, 2018

Mrs. Anderson passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Cecil and Edith Hecox was born March 20, 1936 in Standish, Michigan. Mrs. Anderson was the former co-owner of Anderson Pharmacy. She enjoyed shopping with her daughters, sewing and was a huge Detroit Tigers Fan. Left behind...

Richard A. Miller Jr.

Richard A. Miller Jr.

May 1, 2018

Mr. Miller passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Close to Home Assisted Living. Age 65 years. The son of the late Richard and Florence (Treusdell) Miller was born August 24, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Miller is survived by three children, Richard A. Miller III, Corey R. Miller, Raeann (David) Garcia; four grandchildren, Marcus, Treyton, Logan, Richard J....

Sherry Wardynski

Sherry Wardynski

Apr 29, 2018

Mrs. Wardynski passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Age 69 years. The daughter of the late Junior and Yvonne (Cutler) Frent was born January 23, 1949 in Cass City, Michigan. Sherry was a strong mother and like no other, laid the groundwork for values in her children and grandchildren. Sherry retired as a school teacher,...

Betty L. LaRose

Betty L. LaRose

Apr 29, 2018

Mrs. LaRose passed away on April 29, 2018 at her residence. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late John and Florence (Kleinke) Coonan was born April 29, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. LaRose enjoyed going to Red Lobster, reading magazines, going on drives, eating sweets and spending her spare time on the Lady Jane. Mrs. LaRose is survived...

Mary Lou Woods

Mary Lou Woods

Apr 28, 2018

Woods, Mary Lou Bay City, Michigan Our loving mom and nana passed away Saturday morning, April 28, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Marcott) Savage was born May 16, 1938 in Bay City. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. Mary Lou worked many years at Visitation...

Victor Leonard Kaiden

Victor Leonard Kaiden

Apr 28, 2018

Victor passed away Saturday evening, April 28, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 84 years. The son of the late Martin and Sadie (Damrau) Kaidan was born September 25, 1933 in Bay City. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Vincent de Paul Church. Victor retired from General Motors Corporation as a Tool and Die Maker after...

Patricia Ann Kunkel

Patricia Ann Kunkel

Apr 28, 2018

Mrs. Kunkel passed away early Saturday, April 28, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Edward and Blanche Corrion was born February 21, 1940 in Munger, MI. She was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church of Frankenlust. Her and her husband were the former owners of Bay City Towing (Kunkel's) for over...

James J. "Jim " Sutton

James J. "Jim " Sutton

Apr 28, 2018

James passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region, born to the late James and Kathleen (O'Malley) Sutton on July 5, 1947. His childhood years where divided between Bay City and Traverse City. After graduation he became employed at Bay City Chevrolet and was now working as the administrator of his wife's Medical Practice. He was especially proud...

Thomas E. "Tom" Schindler

Thomas E. "Tom" Schindler

Apr 26, 2018

Mr. Schindler passed away early Thursday morning, April 26, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Health in Midland, MI. Age 85 years. The son of the late Edward and Esther (Forster) Schindler was born May 6, 1932 in Bay County. He was a lifelong member of St. Bartholomew Ev. Lutheran Church in Kawkawlin. Mr. Schindler was very active in his church and very...

Craig R. Bishop

Craig R. Bishop

Apr 25, 2018

Craig passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Midland, Michigan at the age of 36 years. Craig was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 28, 1981 to Michael and Claudia (Gentelia) Bishop. Craig was a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy serving for the past 17 years and a member of Peoples Baptist church. In his spare time...

Donna M. Tierney

Donna M. Tierney

Apr 24, 2018

Donna passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 24, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 82 years. Donna was born in Bay City on March 23, 1936 to the late Walter and Lillian Johnson. She was a longtime member of Messiah Lutheran Church and worked as a social worker for the State of Michigan for over 30 years...

James A. Zielinski Sr.

James A. Zielinski Sr.

Apr 23, 2018

James passed away Monday afternoon April 23, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 77 years. James was born on May 5, 1940 in Bay City to the late Edward and Bernice (Nadobny) Zielinski. James graduated from St. Stanislaus High School and served his country in the United States Navy. He married...

Shaynee P. Watson

Shaynee P. Watson

Apr 20, 2018

Mrs. Watson passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 65 years. The daughter of the late Arnold and Vivian McCauly was born March 26, 1953 in Akron, Michigan. Mrs. Watson loved her cats. Mrs. Watson is survived by her husband, George Watson; three children, Kaylee, George and Garrett Watson; two grandchildren, Everleigh and Ailey Wicker;...

Edwin John "Jack" Carstens

Edwin John "Jack" Carstens

Apr 19, 2018

Jack passed away Thursday, April 192018 at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, Florida. Age 85 years. The son of the late William J. and Anna M. (Wicke) Carstens II. was born June 15, 1932 in Rhodes, Michigan. Jack graduated from Pinconning High School in 1951. He retired as a Tool & Die Maker from General Motors in Saginaw. He served...

Dr. Sakin K. Shrestha

Dr. Sakin K. Shrestha

Apr 17, 2018

Dr. Shrestha passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 49 years. Dr. Shrestha was born on March 16, 1969 in Bhaktapur, Nepal, he enjoyed traveling and fishing. Dr. Shrestha will sadly miss all of his patients. Dr. Shrestha is survived by his two children, Alis and Sabin Shrestha; father and mother, Suman and Chakra Maya...

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