Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Louis Francis Kohn

Louis Francis Kohn

Nov 18, 2016

Louis Francis Kohn, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at his daughters home. He was born December 17, 1925 the third son of Henry E. and Ethel (Moon) Kohn. He attended the Bay City School System graduating with the January of 1944 class, which he had served as the class president during his junior and senior years. He tested for the...

James M. Bartel

James M. Bartel

Nov 15, 2016

James M. Bartel Bay City, Michigan Our loving father, grandfather and brother passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 69 years. The son of the late John Francis and Jean (Froeck) Bartel was born October 4, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan. Jim graduated from T.L. Handy High School, proudly served his country in the United States...

Elizabeth Ann Girou (Merchant)

Elizabeth Ann Girou (Merchant)

Nov 14, 2016

Girou, Elizabeth Ann (Merchant) Essexville, Michigan Mrs. Girou passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 69 years. The daughter of the late Louis and Jean (Lowe) Merchant was born August 5, 1947 in Bay City. Mrs. Girou was a member of Riverwalk Baptist Church, enjoyed reading and especially animals and her pets. Mrs. Girou is...

Van Irby Jr.

Van Irby Jr.

Nov 12, 2016

Van Irby Jr. Essexville, Michigan Our beloved father and grandfather passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 85 years. Van proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retired from General Motors Co Bay City Powertrain and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and reading. Left to cherish his memories are three children;...

Barbara Lucile (Lichtenfelt) Dowson

Barbara Lucile (Lichtenfelt) Dowson

Nov 11, 2016

Dowson, Barbara (Lichtenfelt) Bay City, Michigan Barb Lichtenfelt Dowson, age 99, a longtime resident of Mt. Pleasant, MI passed away at the Carriage House in Bay City on November 11, 2016. Barb was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Lichtenfelt, her son-in-law, Thomas P. Orr, grandson, Richard Thomas Orr, and her second husband, John Dowson. She is survived...

Christine Yvonne Nicely

Christine Yvonne Nicely

Nov 11, 2016

Christine Yvonne Nicely, of Essexville, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region, age 64. She was born on July 25, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Christine had worked for many years as a cook and server in restaurants. She enjoyed watching her soaps. Christine had a great love for life, her children and grandchildren. Christine is survived...

Ronda McKee

Ronda McKee

Nov 10, 2016

Rhonda "Lacey" McKee (Martin) Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister passed away Thursday afternoon November 10, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 46 years. She was born October 13, 1970 in Cape May, NJ. Left behind to cherish her memories are three sons; Jeremy Martin, Jamie Martin and Caleb Kryzaniak, one grandson; Braxton, her mother and...

Dale E. Gallaugher

Dale E. Gallaugher

Nov 10, 2016

Dale E. Gallaugher Frost Proof, Florida Bay City, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw On Thursday, November 10, 2016 Heaven gained another angel. Mr. Dale E. Gallaugher passed away at Heartland Hospital in Sebring, FL, age 75. During his life he raised two sons, Steven Patrick Gallaugher and Michael Scott Gallaugher. Dale retired from Saginaw Steering Gear after 34 years working as...

Harold Fred Beck, Jr.

Harold Fred Beck, Jr.

Nov 9, 2016

Mr. Harold Fred Beck, Jr., of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his residence, age 73. The son of the late Harold Fred and Evelyn Beck, Sr., he was born on March 21, 1943 in Macomb, MI. Harold served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from Newcor, Inc. where he worked...

Raymond F. Hetherington

Raymond F. Hetherington

Nov 8, 2016

Our loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his residence. Age 88 years. The son of the late Leslie and Evelena (Johnson) Hetherington was born August 23, 1928 in Akron, Michigan. He was the former owner of Rays Auto Repair, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retired from General...

Dilas K. Lago

Dilas K. Lago

Nov 4, 2016

Dilas Kenneth Lago passed away early morning on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the age of 94 years old with his beloved wife Edna Lois by his side. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 11, 1922 to Benjamin and Wilhemina (Hine) Lago. Dilas was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived...

Judy Kay Tacey

Judy Kay Tacey

Nov 2, 2016

Judy Kay Tacey Bay City, Michigan Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at her home with her family at her side. Age 69 years. She was born November 20, 1946 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Judy graduated from Bay City Central High School, Bayshire Beauty Academy and was...

Eli "Pete" Cyril Richardson

Eli "Pete" Cyril Richardson

Nov 1, 2016

Richardson, Eli Cyril "Pete" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Richardson passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 90 years. The son of the late Martin and Virginia Richardson was born November 17, 1925 in Bay City, MI. He retired from the City of Bay City as a foreman. Mr. Richardson enjoyed Hunting and fishing. He served his...

Nancy Lou Barrett-Lesniak

Nancy Lou Barrett-Lesniak

Nov 1, 2016

Nancy passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 65 years. She was born June 2, 1951 in Bay City. She formerly attended Faith Lutheran Church. Nancy was employed by Quality Transparent Bag and owned and operated Chuck's Tax Service and Shoebox Accounting. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, all her pets including, her fish, birds, dogs and cats,...

Debra Kay Gillisse

Debra Kay Gillisse

Oct 30, 2016

Debra (Debbie) Gottschling Gillisse, of Bay City, passed away Sunday morning, October 30, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side, age 64. She was born on November 9, 1951 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy (McLean) Gottschling. Debbie attended Bay City Central High School and graduated in 1969. She went on...

Kim Harold Piering

Kim Harold Piering

Oct 30, 2016

Kim Harold Piering Bay City, Michigan Our beloved brother Kim Harold Piering passed away early Sunday morning October 30, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 60 years. He was born November 22, 1955 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Kim graduated from T. L. Handy High School and attended Delta College. He...

Arthur Kesemeyer

Arthur Kesemeyer

Oct 27, 2016

Mr. Arthur Kesemeyer of Bay City passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the age of 85. The son of the late Arthur and Anna Kesemeyer he was born on March 1, 1931. Art was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church. Arthur is survived by his children Carol Paradise of Charlotte, NC, Kathy Sullivan (Drew) of Springfield, VA,...

Joel L. Loiselle, Sr.

Joel L. Loiselle, Sr.

Oct 27, 2016

Mr. Joel L. Loiselle, Sr., of Bay City, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday morning, October 27, 2016 at Covenant Healthcare - Cooper, age 77. The son of the late Henry and Norma (Bull) Loiselle, he was born on June 4, 1939 in Saginaw. Joel retired from Saginaw Steering Gear after 34 years of dedicated service. He was...

Lyle J. Samuels

Lyle J. Samuels

Oct 27, 2016

Mr. Lyle James Samuels, of Bay City, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday morning, October 27, 2016 at Caretel Inns of Bay City, age 79. The son of the late Earl and Hilda (Pretzer) Samuels, he was born on September 25, 1937 in Saginaw. Lyle was raised on his family's farm in Hemlock. He served...

Edward " Ed" William Feldt

Edward " Ed" William Feldt

Oct 26, 2016

Edward William Feldt "Mr. Ed" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Ed passed away unexpectedly Wednesday October 26, 2016 at his residence at Shady Rest Mobile Home Park in Bay City. Age 86 years. He was born January 14, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and has resided in Bay City most of his life. Ed proudly served his country in the United States...

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