Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Jeanne Ann Weiss
May 12, 2017
Jeanne Ann Weiss, of Bay City, passed away early Saturday morning, May 13, 2017 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, age 66. The daughter of the late Harold and Edna (Karpus) Hempel, she was born on December 30, 1950 in Detroit. Jeanne was a Registered Nurse and retired from McLaren Bay Region. She was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus...
Marion Jean Lesley
May 11, 2017
Marion Jean Fraser Lesley, of Bay City, passed away early Thursday morning, May 11, 2017 at The Carriage House of Bay City, age 88. The daughter of the late John Wm. and Jean C. (Litle) Fraser, she was born on August 8, 1928 in Detroit. Marion was a former member of the Unity Christian Church of Battle Creek. Marion is...
George W. Ralph
May 11, 2017
Mr. George W. Ralph, of Bay City, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 11, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region, age 87. The son of the late James W. & Flora Irene (Robb) Ralph, he was born on October 9, 1929 in Bay City. George served his country with the U.S. Army and then went on to graduate from Michigan State University....
Garry W. Bishop
May 10, 2017
Bishop, Garry W. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Bishop passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 86 years. The son of the late Frank and Laura (Roth) Bishop was born May 6, 1931 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Bishop was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and enjoyed being at his cabin, woodworking and watching Bay...
Robert W. Jacobs
May 9, 2017
Mr. Robert W. Jacobs passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 87 years. The son of the late Peter and Cornelia (VanHurk) Jacobs was born July 18, 1929 in Essexville, Michigan. Mr. Jacobs worked for Defoe Shipbuilding Company and then for Associated Heating and Cooling for over 20 years. He enjoyed gardening, playing solitaire, country...
Nancy Kay Kober
May 9, 2017
Nancy Kay (Bellor) Kober, age 66 of Bay City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital following a short illness. She was born on August 29, 1950 in Bay City to the late Ernest and Fedora (Raymond) Bellor. Nancy is survived by her husband Larry Kober; daughter, Karibeth (Swantek) Gakstatter (Eric) of Kawkawlin; son, Troy...
Peter D. Haertel
May 8, 2017
Mr. Peter D. Haertel, of Bay City, passed away May 8, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital following a valiant effort to hang on to a life he so loved. He was born in 1957 to Thomas and Mary Jane (Close) Haertel of Essexville. Pete graduated from Garber High School in 1976. In addition to owning and operating his heating and...
John S. Wesolek
May 8, 2017
John S. Wesolek, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the age of 62. He was born on June 25, 1954 in Bay City. John attended Bay City West Catholic until its closure, and then graduated from John Glenn High School. He accepted a football scholarship at Alma College, where he played for two years....
Georgianna H. Rivard
May 7, 2017
After a three year battle with breast cancer and with deep sadness in our hearts we let go of our youngest sister Georgie to continue her journey. She passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Comfort Care Senior Living at the age of 61 years. The daughter of the late Arthur and Geraldine Rex was born March 24, 1956 in...
Marion Frieda Barringer
May 4, 2017
Mrs. Barringer passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her residence. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Louis Carl and Margaret (Reinhardt) Heppner was born April 12, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Barringer enjoyed playing Bingo, camping, spending time in the U.P. but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and...
Gloria D. Marquardt
May 4, 2017
Mrs. Marquardt passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Hampton at, the age of 96 years. The daughter of the late George Edward and Lucy Jane (Williams) Robinson was born December 29, 1920 in Omer, MI. She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Mrs. Marquardt worked for many years at Quality Bakery. She enjoyed going...
Lorene McCoy
May 3, 2017
McCoy, Lorene Saginaw, Michigan Mrs. McCoy passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Avista Nursing and Rehab. Age 80 years. Mrs. McCoy was born September 21, 1936. At the request of Mrs. McCoy there will be no services or viewing at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Private Interment will take place at Spring Branch Cemetery in Avery, Missouri.
Paul C. Sowa
May 2, 2017
Sowa, Paul C. Sandusky, Michigan Formerly of Bay City, Michigan Mr. Sowa passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Stonegate Assisted Living in Sandusky, MI, at the age of 91 years. The son of the late Tomasz and Magdalena Sowa was born February 19, 1926, in Pinconning, MI. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Sowa...
Delores M. Crook
May 2, 2017
Mrs. Delores M. Crook, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday evening, May 2, 2017 at the Bay Shores Nursing Center, age 89. She was born on June 13, 1927 in Bay City to Edward and Helen (Wizner) Leske. Delores was a lifelong resident of Bay City and retired from the Bangor Township School System. She was an active member of...
Frank D. Fulco Jr. "Don"
May 1, 2017
Frank D. Fulco Jr. "Don" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Fulco passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 75 years. The son of the late Frank D. and Elizabeth Marie (Parker) Fulco Sr. was born February 8, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. Don enjoyed making jewelry, collecting angels, lottery, playing poker and cooking, but most of...
Clayton D. Everson
May 1, 2017
Clayton passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Carriage House of Bay City. Age 91 years. The son of the late Roland and Mae (Peterson) Everson was born March 1, 1926 in Bay City, Michigan. Clayton was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary's Church. He retired from Delta College as an electrician. Clayton enjoyed building tall...
Scott S. Benson
Apr 27, 2017
Mr. Scott S. Benson, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, April 27, 2017 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland, age 58. The son of the late Sylvester and Orila (Neveau) Benson, he was born on September 13, 1958 in Bay City. Scott was raised in Fairgrove and graduated from Akron Fairgrove High School. Growing up Scott...
Matthew R. Perry
Apr 27, 2017
Mr. Matthew R. Perry, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, April 27, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region, age 61. He was born on February 25, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Matthew attended high school in Midland and then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. He returned to Michigan, earning an Associate Degree...
Dorothy Garza
Apr 25, 2017
Garza, Dorothy Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Garza passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her residence. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Wilfred Poole and Dorothy (Saks) Garnett was born April 2, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan, and was a member of In His Presence Ministries. Mrs. Garza is survived by her three children, Debra (Brian) Endline,...
Elizabeth Loraine Shook
Apr 25, 2017
Shook, Elizabeth Loraine (Roberts) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Shook passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 90 years. Loraine was the daughter of Edward and Mary Mollie (Reaume) Roberts, and was born on March 15, 1927 in Bay City. She married Charles J. Shook and together they raised six children. She lived in Bay...

