Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Richard R. Marotzke, Sr.

Richard R. Marotzke, Sr.

Sep 19, 2016

Richard R. Marotzke, Sr., of Bay City, Michigan, our loving and caring father and grandfather passed away early Monday morning September 19, 2016 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth. Age 90 years. The son of the late Carl A. and Emma (Schwalm) Marotzke was born December 22, 1925 in Unionville, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Dolores M. Mundy

Dolores M. Mundy

Sep 18, 2016

Gramma Dee passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 88 years. The daughter of the late John and Valeria (Buczek) Gerulski was born January 22, 1928 in Bay City, MI. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish formerly, St. Maria Goretti Church. Gramma Dee worked at McDonald's for over...

Mark William Waibel

Mark William Waibel

Sep 18, 2016

Our loving brother and uncle passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 69 years. The son of the late George and Marie (Wieland) Waibel was born July 30, 1947 in Bay City, MI. Mark attended the Apostolic Christian Church. He had a great love for music and enjoyed playing the organ and walking. Left to cherish...

Edward G. Schmidt

Edward G. Schmidt

Sep 18, 2016

Edward G. Schmidt "Ed" Bay City, Michigan Our loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away early Sunday morning September 18, 2016 at his residence with his loving family at his side. The son of the late Emil and Hulda (Lutz) Schmidt was born August 27, 1928 on the family farm in Frankenlust Township and has resided there...

Ruth Ann Keller

Ruth Ann Keller

Sep 16, 2016

Ruth Ann Keller Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Keller passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Edward and Isabelle (Betz) Eldridge was born May 31, 1930 in Vassar and has resided in Bay City most of her life. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Ruth I. Gray

Ruth I. Gray

Sep 16, 2016

Ruth I. Gray Bay City, Michigan Formerly of Mesick, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away Friday evening September 16, 2016 with her loving family at her side, at Brookdale Senior Living in Hampton Township, Bay City, Michigan. Age 89 years. She was a member of Mesick United Methodist Church, Mesick Women's Club, Mesick Lions Club and Amvets...

LeRoy M. Tanner

LeRoy M. Tanner

Sep 14, 2016

Mr. Tanner passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Bay Special Care Hospital at the age of 96 years. The son of the late Hubert and Eva (Teachout) Tanner was born August 10, 1920 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish- Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Tanner retired from GM Powertrain Bay City-Plant. He was a...

Lorena Kathryn Jones

Lorena Kathryn Jones

Sep 13, 2016

Mrs. Lorena Kathryn Jones, of Bay City, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday afternoon, September 13, 2016, age 95. The daughter of the late Joseph and Roberta (Cunningham) McGrath, she was born on June 1, 1921 in Bay City. Lorena was married to Ronald A. Jones and he passed away on May 10, 1999. She is survived by...

James Russell Ruzicka Jr.

James Russell Ruzicka Jr.

Sep 13, 2016

Ruzicka, James R. Jr. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Ruzicka passed away September 13, 2016 at his residence. Age 59 years. Mr. Ruzicka was born on July 7, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts. James loved cooking, hanging out with his friends, being outdoors and spending time with his granddaughters. Mr. Ruzicka is survived by his father, James R. Ruzicka Sr.; one brother,...

Nola Mary Divo

Nola Mary Divo

Sep 12, 2016

Mrs. Nola Mary Divo, of Bay City, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at her residence, age 73. At the request of Mrs. Divo, private family services have taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. www.gephartfuneralhome.com

Patricia Kelly "Patti" Beson

Patricia Kelly "Patti" Beson

Sep 12, 2016

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully Monday morning September 12, 2016 at her home with her loving family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Age 52 years. The daughter of the late Barbara C. Wilson and Leon Begley was born January 11, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan. Patti graduated from USA High School, was...

Roseann (Meerdo) Karmol

Roseann (Meerdo) Karmol

Sep 11, 2016

Mrs. Karmol passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her residence at the age of 85 years. The daughter of the late John and Barbara (Trembulak) Meerdo was born February 4, 1931 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a long time member of Visitation Catholic Church and was a current member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary's Church. Mrs....

Raymond F. Bedell

Raymond F. Bedell

Sep 6, 2016

Mr. Bedell passed away Tuesday morning, September 6, 2016 at Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 93 years. The son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Manyon) Bedell was born July 20, 1923 in Bay City, MI. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary's Church. Mr. Bedell retired from Dow Chemical Co. in Midland....

James G. Papajesk, Sr.

James G. Papajesk, Sr.

Sep 5, 2016

Mr. James G. Papajesk, Sr., of Bay City, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Monday, September 5, 2016, age 73. The son of the late George and Ruth (Granger) Papajesk, he was born on January 5, 1943 in Bay City. Jim was a graduate of Visitation High School and went on to serve his country in...

Theodore T. "Ted" Wazbinski

Theodore T. "Ted" Wazbinski

Sep 4, 2016

Mr. Wazbinski passed away Sunday evening, September 4, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Frank and Mary (Suida) Wazbinski was born March 14, 1932 in Linwood, MI. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Ted retired from Dow Chemical in Midland, he...

Regina "Jean" M. Gorzenski

Regina "Jean" M. Gorzenski

Sep 4, 2016

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away suddenly early Sunday morning September 4, 2016 at Hampton Manor Assisted Living. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Cendrowski) Kaczynski was born June 20, 1929 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a former member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church and...

Richard M. Davies

Richard M. Davies

Sep 4, 2016

Richard M. Davies Bay City, Michigan (Formerly of Essexville, Michigan) Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away early Sunday evening September 4, 2016 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper. Age 74 years. He was born April 10, 1942 in Essexville, Michigan. Mr. Davies was a former member of St. John's Catholic Church in Essexville, retired from General Motors...

Connie Kay Allison

Connie Kay Allison

Sep 2, 2016

Mrs. Connie Kay Allison, of Bay City, passed away surrounded by her family following a lingering illness on Friday evening, September 2, 2016 at the Toni & Trish House, age 61. The daughter of the late Edwin J. and Hilda I. (Beiser) Grueber, she was born on August 19, 1955 in Bay City. Connie was a member of St. John...

David Demler

David Demler

Sep 2, 2016

Mr. David Demler, of Bay City, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday morning, September 2, 2016 at Country Square A.F.C. in Auburn, age 93. The son of the late Philip and Dorthea (Zubick) Demler, he was born on May 18, 1923 in Clifford, Michigan. David was a member of Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church. He was a great worker...

Avis Rose Brown

Avis Rose Brown

Sep 1, 2016

Mrs. Avis Rose Brown, of Bay City, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Thursday evening, September 1, 2016 at Stonecrest Assisted Living in Freeland, age 80. She loved God, family, people, music and life. Avis Rose was born December 23, 1935 and grew up in Bay City where she met her husband, Jim. Avis Paine and James...

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