Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Sharon Kay Lind

Sharon Kay Lind

Nov 17, 2017

Lind, Sharon Kay (Pegg) Bay City, Michigan Sharon passed away early Friday morning, November 17, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 72 years. The daughter of the late Albert and Florence (Sharpsteen) Pegg was born in Bay City, Michigan. She worked as a Home Interior Director for many years before her retirement. Sharon enjoyed traveling, feeding the birds and squirrels...

Germaine E. Pawlak

Germaine E. Pawlak

Nov 17, 2017

Pawlak, Germaine E. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Pawlak, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Age 100 years. Mrs. Pawlak was born July 11, 1917 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Joseph and Eleanor Flasinski. Mrs. Pawlak graduated from Saginaw High School and Saginaw Business Institute. Germaine was an active member of Corpus Christi...

Rose M. McEachern

Rose M. McEachern

Nov 17, 2017

Mrs. McEachern passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Toni and Trish House. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Charles and Hilda (Marquardt) Jones was born September 12, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. McEachern was involved with taking entries for the St. Patrick's Parade Association for over 40 years and Mrs. McEachern and her husband...

Douglas D. Graves

Douglas D. Graves

Nov 15, 2017

Doug passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2017 at the age of 82 years. The son of the late Vern and Ruth (Kapanka) Graves was born July 21, 1935 in Midland, Michigan. He retired from Dow Chemical as a supervisor. Doug was a member of Spring Valley Golf Course and a former member of the Elks Lodge...

Mary Lou Stypa

Mary Lou Stypa

Nov 15, 2017

Mary Lou passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Carriage House of Bay City at the age of 75. She was born in Manistee, Michigan on March 24, 1942 to the late Leslie and Josephine (Krusniak) Lindeman. Mary Lou married Stephen M. Stypa III in Bay City and were married for 50 years. Mary Lou enjoyed playing cards...

Archie E. Thorne

Archie E. Thorne

Nov 13, 2017

Thorne, Archie E. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Archie Thorne passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at his residence. Archie was born April 6, 1961 in Bay City, Michigan and was 56 yers of age. Archie was a great story teller with an excellent sense of humor. He could make anyone laugh. He worked as a builder for many years...

Nancy M. Mercier

Nancy M. Mercier

Nov 8, 2017

Nancy passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 76 years. The daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn Beaver was born April 9, 1941 in Bay City. She had a great love for her children and grandchildren. Nancy enjoyed crocheting, painting, camping and fishing. Left behind to cherish her memories are her children, Kimberly Linton...

Dustin Paul Tews

Dustin Paul Tews

Nov 5, 2017

Dustin passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at his residence at the age of 29 years. Dustin was born on October 16, 1988 to Steven and Cindy (Pacholke) Tews. Dustin graduated from Western High School in 2006 and went on to receive his certificate in welding from Delta College. In his spare time he enjoyed playing hockey, soccer and...

Timothy J. Younkman

Timothy J. Younkman

Nov 4, 2017

Mr. Younkman passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region surrounded by his family. Age 71 years. The son of the late Sidney and Catherine (Bethune) Younkman was born July 12, 1946 in Hazard, Kentucky. Mr. Younkman was retired from the Bay City Times as a journalist and was a writer, author, historian, musician and a member...

John R. Soderquist

John R. Soderquist

Nov 4, 2017

John passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 73. He was born June 7, 1944 in Bay City. He graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor's Degree in 1966 from the University of Michigan. He loved model trains, his plants and birds. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Left to cherish his memories are...

Sean Joseph Martin

Sean Joseph Martin

Nov 4, 2017

Sean passed away November 4, 2017 at his residence. Age 29 years. He was born June 26, 1988 in Bay City. He was currently employed at Begick Nursery. He enjoyed photography, gardening, painting and he enjoyed spending time with his son. He is survived by his son, Damon Joseph Martin; his mother, Molly Martin-Danks; his son's mother, Natshia Culberson; his...

Harold James Bedell

Harold James Bedell

Nov 3, 2017

Bedell, Harold James Bay City, Michigan Harold passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at Bay Medical Care Facility with his family by his side. Age 96 years. The son of the late James and Maleta (Wright) Bedell was born September 25, 1921 in Bay City. Harold was a retired floor covering installer. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, trained and...

David K. Leavitt

David K. Leavitt

Nov 3, 2017

David passed away early Friday morning, November 3, 2017 at Aleda E. Lutz V.A. Lutz Medical Center in Saginaw. Age 62. He was born March 31, 1955 in Bay City. He worked for many years at Michigan Sugar. David enjoyed going to the casino and visiting with family and friends. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Left...

Lois Jean Roach

Lois Jean Roach

Nov 2, 2017

Lois J. Roach (Lefler) passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare - Cooper in the presence of her loving family. Lois was born on January 10, 1934 in Bay City to the late Clifford and Lena (Constantino) Lefler. She graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1952 and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in education...

April M. Schatzer

April M. Schatzer

Nov 2, 2017

Mrs. Schatzer passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 42 years. The daughter of the late Gerald and Marilyn (Sobczak) Bardin was born February 3, 1975 in Bay City, Michigan. April enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. April is survived by her husband, Bradley M. Schatzer; three children, Chantal Schatzer, Bradley Schatzer II...

Ronald H. Ziegler

Ronald H. Ziegler

Oct 31, 2017

Ronald passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Bay Shores Nursing Home at the age of 90 years. Ron was born on May 18, 1927 in Bay City to the late John and Louisa (Weiss) Ziegler. He married Shirley Hoerauf on February 14, 1953 in Bay City and they spent 64 years together. Ron proudly served...

Sharon K. Manyen

Sharon K. Manyen

Oct 31, 2017

Sharon passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at McLaren Bay Special Care. Age 71 years. The daughter of the late Russell and Vivian (Weiler) Manyen was born May 17, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan. Sharon enjoyed playing Bingo and going out to dinner. Sharon is survived by two sisters, Carol McCoy and Bonnie Hampel; many nieces and nephews, and...

Edmund M. Rehmann Jr. "Ed" "Pops"

Edmund M. Rehmann Jr. "Ed" "Pops"

Oct 28, 2017

Edmund M. Rehmann Jr. "Ed" "Pops" Auburn, Michigan Ed passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare-Cooper. Age 67 years. Ed was born on November 20, 1949 in Saginaw to the late Edmund and Therese (Bremer) Rehmann. Ed graduated from Carrollton High School in 1967 and went on to receive an associate's degree from Delta...

Sandra Jean Peplinski

Sandra Jean Peplinski

Oct 24, 2017

Peplinski, Sandra Jean "Sandy" Bay City, Michigan Sandy passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2017 after a 22 year battle with lung disease. Sandy was born July 18, 1945 in Flint, Michigan to Hazel (Walton) and the late William Morrison. She graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1963. Sandy married the love of her life Kenneth Peplinski on...

Louis A. Eichhorn II

Louis A. Eichhorn II

Oct 22, 2017

Louis A. Eichhorn, II, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his home. He was born June 27, 1935 in Bay City, MI to the late Louis Adam and Barbara (Schumacher) Eichhorn. He was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church. Louis retired as sales manager from Hardy Brake and Electric, Co. in 2015, was a former owner...

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