Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Lynn L. Spencer

Lynn L. Spencer

Aug 14, 2017

Mr. Spencer passed away at Huron Woods Nursing Home on Monday, August 14, 2017. Age 100 years. Lynn was born in Summerville, Oregon on November 25, 1916 to the late George and Dora (Geiger) Spencer. Lynn proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a member of St John's...

Rita Jane Lagalo

Rita Jane Lagalo

Aug 13, 2017

Our loving, compassionate, caring, understanding, and most patient mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, August 13, 2017. Rita was born in Bay City on April 14, 1939, the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Nestor) Ryers. Always putting others before herself, Rita worked for many years in child care. Her family was her pride and joy,...

Karen Ann Hines

Karen Ann Hines

Aug 13, 2017

Karen passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 56 years. She was born February 23, 1961 in Flint, MI. Karen attend Our Lady of Peace Parish. She enjoyed camping, spending time outdoors, flowers and going shopping. Left behind to cherish her memories are her husband, Daniel Bryon Hines whom she married October 20,...

James R. Patterson

James R. Patterson

Aug 13, 2017

Jim passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw following a brief battle with cancer. Age 62 years. The son of the late Donald and Joyce (Heglund) Patterson was born August 9, 1955 in Bay City, MI. Jim retired as the warehouse manager from Tri City Suspension. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and most of all...

Barbara L. Merriman

Barbara L. Merriman

Aug 12, 2017

Barb passed away early Saturday morning, August 12, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region, at the age of 75 years. The daughter of the late Norman and Agnes (Herrick) Moros was born March 23, 1942 in Flint, MI. Barb retired from the State of Michigan as a Social Worker. She enjoyed gardening, getting her hair and nails done and loved her...

Jordan J. Westphal

Jordan J. Westphal

Aug 11, 2017

Westphal, Jordan J. Bay City, Michigan Jordan passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August, 11, 2017. Age 30 years. Jordan was born February 19, 1987 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a loving father who enjoyed music and was very generous. Jordan was a member of the Boilermakers Local 169, loyal friend and enjoyed spending time with his daughters. Jordan is...

Mary Lou Goss

Mary Lou Goss

Aug 9, 2017

Goss, Mary Lou Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Goss passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Toni and Trish house. Age 82 years. Mary Lou was born on November 2, 1934 to the late Edward Sr. and Fern (Decker) Ralph and was a resident of Bay City most of her life. Surviving are her three sons, Don (Mary-Eileen), Bill...

Donna Rose Boudreau "Manor"

Donna Rose Boudreau "Manor"

Aug 7, 2017

Boudreau, Donna Rose "Manor" Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Boudreau passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 91 years. The daughter of the late Fred and Dora (Ballor) Manor was born September 19, 1925 in Linwood, Michigan. She was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, Visitation Senior Club, Linwood Women's Club, Pinconning Women's Group,...

Nancy D. Cruz

Nancy D. Cruz

Aug 6, 2017

Cruz, Nancy D. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Cruz passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at her residence. Age 73 years. The daughter of the late Henry and Gladys (Beaver) Gohm was born March 5, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Cruz enjoyed gardening, going to the casino, traveling, being outdoors and especially spending time with her family, children, grandchildren...

Cecelia A. DeWyse

Cecelia A. DeWyse

Aug 5, 2017

Mrs. DeWyse passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, Essexville. Age 76 years. Cecelia was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 31, 1940 to the late Edmond and Flossie (Julian) LaFave. Cecelia was member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church where she was involved with the Little Flower Altar Society and The...

Chris J. Schepper

Chris J. Schepper

Aug 4, 2017

Schepper, Chris J. Bay City, Michigan Our loving son, father, and brother passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Bay City, Michigan in the early morning hours of Friday, August 4, 2017. Age 60 years. Chris was born in Bay City, Michigan on March 1, 1957 to his parents Lawrence and Rolda (Bushnell) Schepper, and has resided here all his...

Vincent Kyle Rice

Vincent Kyle Rice

Aug 2, 2017

Vincent passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Age 30 years. He was born June 2, 1987 in Bay City, Michigan. Vincent was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Church and was a member of the Knights Columbus #414. He worked for many years in the Construction industry. He is survived his father and step...

Valloree Diane Prevost

Valloree Diane Prevost

Aug 2, 2017

Mrs. Prevost passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at her residence. Age 80 years. The daughter of the late Andrew and Lorraine (Beach) Goheen was born on November 4, 1936 in Flint, Michigan. Valloree married Richard Prevost in Flint, Michigan on January 22, 1955 and they spent 62 years together. She worked for General Motors retiring in 1989 after...

Kathleen (Jones) (Grumbley) Leinberger

Kathleen (Jones) (Grumbley) Leinberger

Aug 2, 2017

Mrs. Leinberger passed away at the age of 91 on August 2, 2017. Kathleen was born on August 31, 1925 to Margaret and Moses Jones of Swansea, Wales. Kathleen was the first born US citizen in her family after they immigrated to Bay City in 1925. Kathleen worked for many years at the Alert Bowling Alley and for the Samaritan...

Luke V. James Burel

Luke V. James Burel

Aug 1, 2017

Burel, Luke V. James Shelby, Michigan Our loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and grandson passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his residence in Shelby, Michigan. Age 26 years. Luke was born on May 29th, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to his parents Keith and Julienne Miles. While growing from a child into a young man,...

James Raymond Ralph

James Raymond Ralph

Jul 30, 2017

Mr. Ralph passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Mid Michigan Medical Center Midland. Age 84 years. James was born on July 23, 1933 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Edward and Fern (Decker) Ralph. James attended church at Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn, Michigan where he was an elder for 17 years. James worked as a school teacher...

Warren R. Kolb

Warren R. Kolb

Jul 30, 2017

Mr. Kolb passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 90 years. The son of the late Henry and Lydia (Weiss) Kolb was born February 23, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Kolb was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, self-employed residential builder, served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed flying airplanes and fishing. Mr. Kolb...

Shirley A. English

Shirley A. English

Jul 29, 2017

Mrs. English passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at her residence in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Age 87 years. Shirley was born in Bay Port, Michigan on August 18, 1929 to the late Victor and Mary (Boesch) Henne. Shirley was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She worked for many years at...

Jeannette F. Shank

Jeannette F. Shank

Jul 27, 2017

Mrs. Shank passed away at Bay Shores Nursing Center on July 27, 2017. Age 78 years. Jeannette was born on April 13, 1939 to the late John Sr. and Mary (McDonald) Malusi. On October 13, 1962 she married Gary Shank who survives her along with their four children, Kimberly (Philip) Fairchild, Diane (Bob Archer) Shank, Carol (Aaron) Eaton and Gary...

James F. Leinberger

James F. Leinberger

Jul 26, 2017

Mr. Leinberger passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Toni and Trish House. Age 77 years. The son of the late Erwin and Irene (Kolb) Leinberger was born December 14, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan. James was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and retired from Buick Motor Division in Flint in 1997. Mr. Leinberger enjoyed spending time...

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