Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Michael Carl Whaley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert J. Ford

Robert J. Ford

Jun 8, 2018

Robert passed away on Friday, June 08, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 86 years. Robert was born on September 23, 1931 in Saginaw and was a resident of Bay City all of his life. Bob was a member of Corpus Christi Parish - Holy Trinity Church where he was active in the color guard for the...

Keeth Taylor

Keeth Taylor

Jun 6, 2018

Mr. Taylor passed away on Wednesday, June 06, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 82 years. The son of the late Kenneth and Hazel (Toland) Taylor was born July 16, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Taylor served in the U.S. Army and was formerly employed by Industrial Brownhoist. Mr. Taylor showed an interest in the scriptures. Most of all, he...

Annamarie C. Murray

Annamarie C. Murray

Jun 5, 2018

Annamarie passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 66 years. Annamarie was born on December 9, 1951 to the late Frank and Delores (Maxwell) Karle. She was a member of Kawkawlin Community church where she was very involved. Annamarie is survived by her husband, Errol; children, Russell (Melanie) Ginther, Michele (Matthew) Scott, Robin...

Eunice E. Silverthorn

Eunice E. Silverthorn

Jun 4, 2018

Eunice passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 82 years. She was born on November 27, 1935 to the late John William and Carrie Goddard in Mikado, Michigan. On May 19, 1956 Eunice married the love of her life, her soulmate, George Silverthorn. They enjoyed 62 wonderful years together. Eunice was a devoted wife,...

Gary A. Hensley

Gary A. Hensley

Jun 3, 2018

Gary went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus on June 3, 2018 at the Toni and Trish House at the age of 67 years. Gary was born on December 28, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to the late L. Edward and Juanita (Bivens) Hensley. Gary attended New Beginnings Church in Bay City. He received a Bachelor's and Master's of...

Richard "Dick" Vernon Van Nostrand

Richard "Dick" Vernon Van Nostrand

Jun 1, 2018

Richard "Dick" Vernon Van Nostrand, 75, of Bay City, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. Dick was born May 7, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Vernon and Marie (Hirschman) Van Nostrand. He developed a love of photography at a young age from his father. While attending T.L. Handy High School he began working for Clyde Dirla. In...

Herman A. "Herb" Starkweather

Herman A. "Herb" Starkweather

May 30, 2018

Herb passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region, at the age of 82. The son of the late Raymond and Dolores (Aeder) Starkweather was born June 2, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Herb served his country in the U.S. Airforce for twenty one years and then he went on to work twenty two more years at the...

William L. Stephenson

William L. Stephenson

May 30, 2018

William passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center at the age of 83 years. William was born in Lenora, Kansas to the late Robert and Anna Belle (Miller) Stephenson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. William worked for many years for the city of Bay City and Bay County in the...

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