Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

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...

Karen Jean Ouellette

Karen Jean Ouellette

Sep 1, 2016

Our loving and caring wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon September 1, 2016 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison with her family at her side. Age 52 years. The daughter of Richard and Nancy (Oesterreicher) Wahr was born October 20, 1963 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Karen graduated from John...

Barbara C. Wilson

Barbara C. Wilson

Aug 27, 2016

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away Saturday evening, August 27, 2016 surrounded by her family. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Charles and Muriel (Cole) Wilson was born May 19, 1938 in Detroit, MI. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Northville. Barb retired from Pratt-Whitney Aircraft. She enjoyed...

LaVern E. Jeske Sr.

LaVern E. Jeske Sr.

Aug 27, 2016

Mr. Jeske passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. Age 82 years. The son of the late Valentine and Thelma (LeBourdais) Jeske was born June 23, 1934 in Bay City. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Jeske was a member of the Knights of Columbus #414. He retired from Gephart Funeral...

Gladys K. Wenglikowski

Gladys K. Wenglikowski

Aug 27, 2016

Gladys K. Wenglikowski (Kernstock) Bay City, Michigan Our beloved wife, sister and sister-in-law passed away peacefully, Saturday August 27, 2016 at her residence. Age 74 years. The daughter of the late Gerhard J. C. and Lydia (Helmreich) Kernstock was born on May 26, 1942 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a member of...

Timothy "Tim" Gerard

Timothy "Tim" Gerard

Aug 26, 2016

Tim passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. Age 64 years. The son of the late Melvin Sr. and Marilyn (McPhee) Gerard was born June 4, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan. Tim was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary's Church. He was tri-owner of Liquid Calcium Chloride Sales in...

Alan Lee Becker

Alan Lee Becker

Aug 26, 2016

Al passed away Friday August 26, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. Age 61. The son of the late Ronald and Betty (Stanley) Becker was born November 12, 1954 in Bay City. Al was employed by Aptar Group in Midland, MI. Al was a very talented welder and fabricator and he enjoyed making and building things,...

Robert J. "Sam" Beaver

Robert J. "Sam" Beaver

Aug 24, 2016

Our loving husband, father and brother passed away Wednesday August 24, 2016 at Toni and Trish House with his loving family at his side. Age of 72 years. The son of the late Clifford and Elaine (Causley) Beaver was born January 26, 1944 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Bob was a member of Corpus...

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