Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Lorraine Ziehl
Dec 24, 2017
Lorraine passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Covenant Health Care-Cooper. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.
James G. Kasemeyer
Dec 24, 2017
Jim Kasemeyer passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Toni and Trish House. Age 67 years. The son of the late George and Maxine (Fick) Kasemeyer was born July 8, 1950 in Bay City, Michigan. Jim was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and was retired from General Motors; he was a volunteer volleyball coach for 20 years...
Richard J. St. Laurent
Dec 24, 2017
Richard passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 69 years. Richard was born in Bay City on March 31, 1948 to the late Joseph and Joan (Malenfant) St. Laurent. Rick was married to his beloved wife Lois of nearly fifty years and lived in Bay City all...
Cecilia E. Walmsley
Dec 23, 2017
Cecilia passed away on Saturday morning, December 23, 2017 at Red Oaks Adult Foster Care with her family by her side at the age of 88. Cecilia was born on April 17, 1929 in Bay City to the late Napoleon and Celia (Gregoire) Gentle. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary's Church and retired after twenty...
Elmer Schwartz
Dec 23, 2017
Elmer passed away early Saturday morning, December 23, 2017 at Brian's House with his family by his side, age 95 years. Elmer was born on September 20, 1922 to the late Christian and Minnie (Vogel) Schwartz in Bay City. Elmer enjoyed farming, polka dancing and was a member of Linda Lee Booster Club and Denny Ewald and the Music Makers....
Dale E. Archangeli
Dec 23, 2017
Mr. Archangeli passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region after a courageous battle of 67 years with a chronic condition. Age 78 years. The son of the late Gene and Harriet (Burgoyne) Archangeli was born April 25, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan. Dale was a devoted family man and a member of the Center Road Church of...
Dianna "Diane" J. Piesik
Dec 21, 2017
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, December 21, 2017 at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center. The daughter of the late George and Dorine (Ditchfield) Becker was born June 5, 1942 in Detroit, MI. She was a long time member of former Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church and is...
Kay F. Terrian
Dec 19, 2017
Kay passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 72 years. She was born on April 15, 1945 to the late William and Anna Marie (Engstrom) Berry. At the request of Mrs. Terrian, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday,...
Bertha Collins
Dec 16, 2017
Bertha Collins passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 84 years. At the request of Bertha, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Rolf A. Richardson
Dec 15, 2017
Rolf Alan Richardson, 57, beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Macomb, Twp., MI on Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born in Bay City, MI on July 11, 1960 to Dexter W. and Carol (Meisel) Richardson. Rolf was a graduate of John Glenn High School and was also a graduate from an...
Betty A. Luplow
Dec 14, 2017
Mrs. Luplow passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at McLaren Bay Special Care. Age 63 years. The daughter of the late Robert and Clementine (Lagalo) Luplow was born July 15, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan. Mrs. Luplow was retired from Delphi, enjoyed shopping as a hobby and was an avid supporter of the World Wildlife Foundation. But most of all...
Geraldine "Gerry" Ruth Kaczorowski
Dec 12, 2017
Mrs. Kaczorowski passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Carriage House. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late David and Florence (Volders) Schaefer was born August 26, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Kaczorowski was retired from Delta College and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Bay City Lions Club and a member of the church...
James A. Lijewski
Dec 12, 2017
James passed away on Tuesday evening, December 12, 2017 with his family by his side at the age of 60 years. James was born on June 27, 1957 to the late Edward and Rita (Rytlewski) Lijewski in Bay City. James was a lifelong member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish - St. Vincent de Paul. He married the former Debra...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Maples
Dec 11, 2017
Larry Maples passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland. Age 80 years. The son of the late Leslie and Lucy (Rathsack) Maples was born February 16, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan. Larry retired from the Bay City Public Schools as a chemistry teacher and was the director...
Lynette (Rase) Reaume
Dec 11, 2017
On Monday, December 11, 2017, Lynn (Rase) Reaume, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away after a brief illness at the age of 52 years with her family and friends by her side. Lynn will forever be remembered by her husband of 10 years and best friend Jeffrey, her sons Brian and Brady Rase, her parents Donna Rondeau of...
Shirley Ann Begick
Dec 8, 2017
Shirley passed away on Friday evening, December 8, 2017 at Bay City Comfort Care with her family by her side at the age of 78 years. Shirley was born on September 4, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Norma (Itter) Arnold. She married Vic Begick on November 2, 1957 in Bay City. Shirley was a member of St. John's Ev....
Denise D. Sanchez (LaMere)
Dec 8, 2017
Denise passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 65 years. Denise was born on July 19, 1952 to the late James B. and Geraldine (LaFrance) LaMere. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved to play Bingo and do crafts. Denise is survived...
Louise A. Jean "Lou"
Dec 7, 2017
Lou passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 68 years. She was born on June 14, 1949 to the late Lawrence and Aileen (Gorney) Windt. Lou graduated from St. James Catholic High School and worked as a bus driver for the Saginaw public schools for many years. She was a member...
Joanne Steinhoff
Dec 6, 2017
Joanne passed away early Wednesday morning, December 6, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region following a brief illness. Age 74 years. The daughter of Claude and Thelma (MacDonald) Niemann was born August 30, 1943 in Bay City. She graduated from T. L. Handy High School in 1961. Joann enjoyed going to the cabin in Lewiston, playing cards and spending time with...
Sharon F. Fortin (Wright)
Dec 5, 2017
Sharon F. (Wright) Fortin Bay City, Michigan Sharon passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her residence at the age of 76 years. Sharon was born on May 6, 1941 to the late Francis and Addie (Slaven) Wright. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. At the request of Sharon, cremation has taken place and a memorial service...

