Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Robert James Kochalka
Jun 22, 2025
Robert passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 84. He was born to the late Lasko and Mary (Dvorski) Kochalka on July 25, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust. He enjoyed working out at the YMCA every day and working on his...
Diann Jean Jacobs
Jun 21, 2025
Diann passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 75. The daughter of the late Charlie and Arlene (Kohn) Daniels was born February 21, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. Diann retired as a proud bus driver for Bangor Township Schools, where she loved all of the children on her bus. She also enjoyed watching...
Ray E. Snyder
Jun 20, 2025
Ray passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 72. The son of the late Lowell and Jennie (Woodard) Snyder was born January 14, 1953 in Alma, Michigan.
Ray loved working with his hands, and made beautiful pieces of furniture, including a rocking horse for his first grandson, which was eventually...
James M. "Jim" Lynch
Jun 17, 2025
James “Jim” Michael Lynch, 78, of Bay City, Michigan was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. His loving wife, Alice and sons, Jason and Brent were by his side. The son of the late John and Betty (Lytle) Lynch was born on June 11, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan....
Richard C. LaPlant
Jun 16, 2025
Richard Charles “Dick” LaPlant of Bay City passed peacefully with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side Monday, June 16, 2025 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. He was 71 years old.
Dick was born June 27, 1953 to Viola Edna (Krause) and Virgil Albert LaPlant Sr., the youngest of six children. At age 12, he lost his father...
Robert J. Bouza
Jun 14, 2025
Bouza, Robert J passed away Saturday morning June 13, 2025 at home with his beloved dog sassy by his side age 84. He was born the son of the late Edward and Joan (Satkowiak) Bouza February 16, 1941 in Kawkawlin Michigan. Robert retired from U.S Graphite. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, picking moral mushrooms and weekend drives up north with his...
Eunice O. Smerdon
Jun 14, 2025
Eunice passed away on June 14th at Brian's House at the age of 91. She was born in Pinconning, MI on April 15, 1934, to the late Roy and Ocea Peoples.
She married her husband, Donald Smerdon, on November 6, 1954. He preceded her in death in December of 1990. She is survived by their three children, Dan Smerdon, Jim (Laura)...
Eugene Erwin Schlicker
Jun 13, 2025
Eugene passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Covenant Medical Center Cooper at the age of 91 due to the rapid onset of uncontrollable seizures. He was the son of the late Erwin and Emma (Weiss) Schlicker, born April 13, 1934, in a small farmhouse in Saginaw County, Michigan. At the age of seven, his family moved to...
Martin W. Wegener "Marty"
Jun 11, 2025
Marty passed away unexpectedly at his home in Saginaw on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born on August 4, 1959 to Lynwood and Jeanette (Amman) Wegener in Bay City, Michigan. He was proud to be a union man and worked for The Coca-Cola Company for 35 years. He made Diecast model trucks and was...
Larry Lee Benjamin
Jun 9, 2025
Larry passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, June 9, 2025 at McLaren Flint Hospital at the age of 76. He was born to the late Bruce and Carol (Travis) Benjamin on October 17, 1948 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He was a huge history buff and loved learning...
Judith L. Lara
Jun 9, 2025
Judith passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Bay Shores Nursing Home at the age of 80. The daughter of the late M. Edsel and Grayce (Warren) Mason was born April 28, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan. Judith retired as a grief counselor at Floral Gardens Cemetery and enjoyed singing and doing crafts, but most of all she enjoyed...
Patricia J. Hartz (Germain)
Jun 7, 2025
Patricia J. Hartz (Germain) born on June 20, 1936, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at Bay City Comfort Care. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
As an unassuming soul, Patricia had a knack for making every gathering feel special. Her sweet, kind demeanor was...
Donna Marie Rosebush
Jun 6, 2025
Donna Rosebush, 71, of Sanford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by love at Woodland Hospice House in Mount Pleasant.
Born in Bay City, Donna graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1972. After completing dental training in Rochester, NY, she launched a career that would span decades in the dental field. From her early days chairside...
Arthur Bruce Benjamin Sr.
Jun 5, 2025
Arthur Bruce Benjamin Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the Bay Shores Nursing Care Center. He was born on July 17, 1945, in Rochester, Michigan, and lived a life rich in family, service, and passion.
Arthur dedicated over 30 years of his life to working as a truck driver, a profession that...
Baraca Dell Gemmell
Jun 3, 2025
Baraca Dell Gemmell, a woman of remarkable independence and boundless spirit, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories.
Born on May 8, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, Baraca graduated from Oxford High School, where her vibrant personality began to shine.
Baraca lived with unwavering devotion to her family...
Joseph Edwin Arsenault
Jun 3, 2025
Joseph Edwin Arsenault, a beloved mechanic with a heart of gold, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2025. Born on October 22, 1954, in Natick, Massachusetts, Joseph was cherished for his ability to fix any old car and is fondly remembered for his great sense of humor and remarkable spirit—often referred to as having a "wolf face" that...
Bruce M. Bednarczyk
Jun 2, 2025
Bruce passed away peacefully at his residence in Midland on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born to the late Francis and Shirley (Macauley) Bednarczyk on January 29, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Steering Gear in 2009, where...
Delores L. Gilles
Jun 1, 2025
Delores passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Colonnades Assisted Living at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha (Weiss) Behmlander was born April 13, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Delores was a bartender at Madeline’s Bar and loved fishing, camping and working in her flower beds.
Delores is survived by her four children,...
Hollie Anne Gentle
May 31, 2025
Hollie Anne Gentle, born on September 24, 1990, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away on May 31, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region. She was a radiant soul, known for her heart of gold and her unwavering commitment to being the sunshine in the lives of those around her. She always made us laugh.
Hollie had a passion for literature, dedicating her...
Georgia Clara Chapman
May 30, 2025
Georgia passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 54. She was born on November 24, 1070 in Dayton, Ohio. Georgia was a very helpful person that would help anyone that was in need. She had a strong belief in giving second chances and never judging a book by its cover. Georgia also...
