Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

James E. Lodge

James E. Lodge

Jan 2, 2017

Mr. James E. Lodge, of New Baltimore, MI, passed away early Monday morning, January 2, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital in Macomb, age 73. The son of the late John and Irene (Jungerheld) Lodge, he was born on September 4, 1943 in Saginaw. James was a graduate of Saginaw High School and Michigan State University. He retired as the safety...

Doris J. Detwiler

Doris J. Detwiler

Dec 31, 2016

Detwiler, Doris J. Bay City, Michigan The daughter of the late Warren O. and Pearl (Fishburn) Little passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Red Oaks AFC home. She was born August 23, 1923 in St. Louis, Michigan. Age 93 years. Left to cherish her memories is one grandson; Timothy Wieland and his wife; Kimberly Mavis-Wieland, one granddaughter; Tamara Wieland,...

Katherine E. "Kate" Werner

Katherine E. "Kate" Werner

Dec 31, 2016

In the early morning on Saturday, December 31st, 2016 our loving aunt passed away peacefully at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age 95. Mrs. Werner was born on September, 15, 1921 in Bay City, Michigan to Mr. Edward Joseph Flynn and Mrs. Alma (Schroeder) Flynn. In 1945 she married Carl Werner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bay City,...

Janet Florence Frank

Janet Florence Frank

Dec 30, 2016

Janet passed away peacefully Friday, December 30, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region from complications from pneumonia at the age of 75 years old. The daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Weber) Wirsing, Janet was born March 5, 1941 in Auburn, Michigan. Janet was a member of St. Bartholomew Ev. Lutheran Church in Kawkawlin, sang in the church choir, and...

Julia "Kate" Oswald

Julia "Kate" Oswald

Dec 30, 2016

Mrs. Oswald passed on Friday, December 30, 2016 at From The Heart AFC. Age 96 years. The daughter of the late Rock and Julia (Runyan) LaBerge was born October 27, 1920 in Rose City, Michigan. Mrs. Oswald was retired from Sears, Roebuck and Co. and enjoyed camping, fishing and spending winters in Paradise Island in Haines City, Florida. Mrs. Oswald...

John Kolacz

John Kolacz

Dec 28, 2016

Mr. John Kolacz, age 89, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Meadow View Memory Care in Saginaw following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. John was born on April 20, 1927 in Detroit to the late Casper and Pauline (Litwin) Kolacz. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947....

Mary Ann Balwinski

Mary Ann Balwinski

Dec 28, 2016

Mary Ann Balwinski, Auburn, Michigan Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Brittany Manor in Midland, Michigan. Age 78 years. She was born February 7, 1938 in Bay City and has resided in this area all of her life. Mary Ann graduated from T. L. Handy High School in 1956, enjoyed a trips...

Frederick W. Hine Jr.

Frederick W. Hine Jr.

Dec 28, 2016

Frederick William Hine Jr. AuGres, Michigan Formerly of Bay City Born April 24, 1931 to Gladys (Poirier) and Frederick Hine in Bay City, Michigan. Fred was one of nine children; Frances, Frieda, Thelma, Lillian, Ralph, Vern, Charles, and Roy. As a young man he joined the US Navy, he always loved the Great Lakes and boats and wanted to see...

Gerald N. "Jerry" Kren

Gerald N. "Jerry" Kren

Dec 27, 2016

Jerry passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 85 years. The son of the late Joseph and Eva (Cook) Kren was born October 25, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan. Jerry was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish for 49 years, he was retired from Consumers Energy as an accounts and information superintendent, served on...

Daniel A. Danks

Daniel A. Danks

Dec 26, 2016

Dan passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 26, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 53 years. He was born January 9, 1963 in Bay City MI. Dan worked for many years as an auto body technician. He had a great love for his family, especially his grandchildren. He had a passion for auto racing, building hot rods and monster trucks and...

Laurence "Larry" "Pork" Schwartz

Laurence "Larry" "Pork" Schwartz

Dec 26, 2016

Larry passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at Covenant Health Care-Cooper. Age 81 years. The son of the late Adolph and Edna (Winquest) Schwartz was born January 15, 1935 in Pinconning, Michigan. Larry was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He retired from R.W.C. after 34 years of faithful service. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local. Larry...

Keith A. Garrett

Keith A. Garrett

Dec 24, 2016

Garrett, Keith A. Sr. Linwood, Michigan Keith passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 in Auburn, Michigan. Age 49 years. He was born August 28, 1967 in Bay City, Michigan. Keith was employed at Reder Landscaping, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with his grandson. Left to cherish his memories is his wife the former Dorothy L....

Kevin F. Leser

Kevin F. Leser

Dec 24, 2016

Leser, Kevin F. Bay City, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, son and brother passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 with his family at his side. Kevin was born in Bay City on March 17, 1965 to C. Robert and the late Sandra K. (Berthiaume) Leser and resided here all of his life. Kevin was a 1983 graduate of Bay...

Bernice Lucille Baran

Bernice Lucille Baran

Dec 24, 2016

Bernice Lucille Baran, 106 years old of Bay City, was called by the Lord to join Him in His Heavenly Home on Saturday evening, December 24, 2016. The last of her generation, she was born in Bay City to the late Ludwig and Mary (Strzelczyk) Koscielski immigrants from Poland on July 13, 1910. She married Leon Baran on August 17,...

Terrance Lee Reminder

Terrance Lee Reminder

Dec 23, 2016

Terrance Lee Reminder Missouri City, Texas Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully Friday, December 23, 2016 in Bay City, Michigan. Age 70 years. The son of the late Edward J. and Genevieve M. (Winter) Reminder was born December 29, 1945 in West Branch, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Terry retired...

Gloria J. Hemingway

Gloria J. Hemingway

Dec 22, 2016

Mrs. Gloria J. Hemingway, of Saginaw, passed away Thursday evening, December 22, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, age 85. The daughter of the late Wilbert A. and Erna O. (Mathis) Majeske, she was born on August 3, 1931 in Bay County. After high school and college, Gloria was a teacher for a few years and then went on...

Charles A. MacPhee Sr.

Charles A. MacPhee Sr.

Dec 21, 2016

MacPhee, Charles A. Sr. Bay City, Michigan Charles passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 86 years. The son of the late George and Eva (Ligney) MacPhee was born March 11, 1930 in Bay City, MI. He was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish-St. Joseph Church. Charles retired from AT & T after many years...

James E. Manser

James E. Manser

Dec 21, 2016

James E. Manser, of Bay City, Michigan, our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away early Wednesday morning December 21, 2016 at Medi Lodge of Midland. Age 82 years. The son of the late Loren and Martha (Reasner) Manser was born December 10, 1934 in New Baltimore, Michigan. Mr. Manser was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish...

Sylvia Barber

Sylvia Barber

Dec 20, 2016

William R. "Bill" and Sylvia Barber Bay City, Michigan Bill passed away Saturday evening, December 17, 2016 at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age 85 years. The son of the late Stanley Joseph and Mary Edith Barber Sr. was born November 27, 1931. Sylvia passed away Tuesday morning, December 20, 2016 at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age...

Jeremy C. Tetreau

Jeremy C. Tetreau

Dec 20, 2016

Our beloved Jeremy C. Tetreau passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, December 20, 2016 at the age of 32. He was born on July 20, 1984 in Saginaw. Jeremy graduated from Western High School in 2003. He worked in construction for several years. Jeremy was very good with computers and even enjoyed building them. He also was an avid music...

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