Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Robin Lynn Dwyer

Robin Lynn Dwyer

May 18, 2016

Robin Lynn Lincoln Dwyer, of Bay City, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 18, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region, age 55. The daughter of the late Alan and Norma (Snyder) Lincoln, Sr., she was born on February 20, 1961 in Quantico, Virginia. Robin graduated from T.L. Handy High School. She was a caregiver and nurses aid for several years in...

Barbara Ellen Pierson

Barbara Ellen Pierson

May 14, 2016

Barbara Ellen Pierson Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother passed away Saturday May 14, 2016 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 81 years. The daughter of the late Walter and Mary Weiss was born January 18, 1935 in Brown City, Michigan. She was an avid reader, had a love for animals and most...

Doris Jean LeVasseur

Doris Jean LeVasseur

May 13, 2016

Doris Jean LeVasseur (Culver) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. LeVasseur passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Sheffield Place. Age 97 years. She was born to the late Fred and Edna (MacGregor) Culver on December 31, 1918 in Highland Township, Oakland County. Doris was an active member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, she graduated from Edward W. Sparrow Nursing School...

Delores J. Botham

Delores J. Botham

May 12, 2016

Mrs. Delores J. Botham, of Bay City, passed away Thursday evening, May 12, 2016 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, age 85. The daughter of the late John F. and Eva P. (Fichter) Nieman, she was born on June 21, 1930 in Flint. Delores was a longtime member of the former First United Methodist Church. She was an avid sports...

Donald B. Halog

Donald B. Halog

May 11, 2016

Donald B. Halog of Bay City, Michigan passed away at the age of 79 after years of long and challenging health issues. Born and raised in San Francisco, he was preceded in death by his parents, Biong and Vera Halog and brother, James. Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Irene, dearest father of Tonya (Gray Irwin) Beaverton, OR and...

James "Emil" R. Gavord

James "Emil" R. Gavord

May 11, 2016

Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away late Wednesday evening May 11, 2016 at the Carriage House of Bay City with his family by his side. Age 79 years. Jim was born October 24, 1936 in Bay City and had resided here for many years. Jim retired from Bay City Chevrolet in 1988 after thirty years of service, enjoyed...

Lester M. Reinhardt

Lester M. Reinhardt

May 11, 2016

Mr. Lester M. "Les" Reinhardt, of Bay City, passed away on Wedneday, May 11, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region, age 78. The son of the late Clarence "Tiny" and Helen (Satkowiak) Reinhardt, he was born on March 15, 1938 in Kawkawlin. Les graduated from St. Stanislaus Kostka High School, Class of 1956, and also the Northeastern School of Commerce. He...

Robert Thomas "Whitey" Sermon Sr.

Robert Thomas "Whitey" Sermon Sr.

May 9, 2016

Mr. Sermon passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 69 years. The son of the late Joseph Charles and Doris Martha (Booth) Sermon was born June 26, 1946 in Bay City. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mr. Sermon retired from CSX Railroad as a conductor. He was a member of the Atlanta...

William J. Burgess Sr.

William J. Burgess Sr.

May 9, 2016

Mr. Burgess passed away May 9, 2016 at McLaren Bay Special Care. Age 84 years. The son of the late William and Myrtle (Robinson) Burgess was born May 16, 1931 in Deckerville, Michigan. He was a member of East Marion Baptist Church. Mr. Burgess owned and operated Burgess Block and Cement Co. He was a member of Marion Masonic Lodge...

Michelle Marie Talaga

Michelle Marie Talaga

May 9, 2016

Michelle Marie Talaga Bay City, Michigan Our loving, wife, mother, grandmother and daughter passed away suddenly early Monday morning May 9, 2016 at her residence. Age 51 years. She was born November 4, 1964 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Michelle was formerly employed at Michigan Sugar Company as a lab technician, enjoyed cooking and...

James F. Zyonse

James F. Zyonse

May 9, 2016

Mr. James F. Zyonse, of Auburn, passed away Monday afternoon, May 9, 2016 at his residence, age 73. The son of the late John and Victoria (Leszczynski) Zyonse, he was born on August 4, 1942 in Highland Park, MI and was raised in Mt. Pleasant. He went on the serve in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Jim was an insurance...

Ned George Waibel

Ned George Waibel

May 9, 2016

Our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away suddenly Monday May 9, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 62 years.  The son of the late George J. and Marie L. (Wieland) Waibel was born March 7, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan and has resided here all of his life.  Ned faithfully attended Kawkawlin Community Church and graduated from T.L....

Joseph Adamczyk

Joseph Adamczyk

May 7, 2016

Mr. Adamczyk passed away Saturday evening, May 7, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 83 years. The son of the late Stanley and Mary (Reder) Adamczyk was as born March 14, 1933 in Bay City. He formerly attended St. Hyacinth Parish. Mr. Adamczyk retired from Grey Iron Foundry. He was a member of the V.F.W. and U.A.W. Local # 668....

Carole R. (Forgash) Reinke

Carole R. (Forgash) Reinke

May 7, 2016

Mrs. Carole Rita "Reetz" (Forgash) Reinke, of Bay City, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, age 71. The daughter of the late Anthony Joseph and Eleanor June (Beckley) Forgash, she was born on April 19, 1945 in Bay City. Carole graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1963. She was a longtime member...

Victoria Prater

Victoria Prater

May 5, 2016

Victoria Prater, of Bay City, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at her residence, age 60.  The daughter of the late George and Virginia (Charles) Fahoome, she was born on October 14, 1955 in Detroit. Vickie was preceded in death by her husband, Paris David Prater on May 11, 2011. Vickie is survived by her three brothers and two...

Margaret E. Wejrowski

Margaret E. Wejrowski

May 4, 2016

Wejrowski, Margaret E. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Wejrowski passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late Carl and Lydia (Beck) Schnell was born February 2, 1932 in Beaver Township, Michigan. She was a lifelong member of Visitation Catholic Church and was retired from Wade Trim as an accountant. Mrs. Wejrowski...

Thomas Scott Rancour Sr.

Thomas Scott Rancour Sr.

May 3, 2016

Our beloved son, brother and father passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Mc.Laren Bay Region. Age 50 years. The son of Mary Sabin (Vogel) Rancour and his father the late Charles James Rancour Sr. was born May 21, 1965 in Bay City, Michigan. Thomas graduated from John Glenn High School in 1983. Thomas worked for over a decade...

Gerald F. Kukla

Gerald F. Kukla

May 1, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" F. Kukla, of Bay City, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 1, 2016 after 79 years.  The son of the late Frank and Gladys (Szczepanski) Kukla, he was born on November 15, 1936 in Bay City.  Jerry was a member of Corpus Christi Parish - Holy Trinity Church.  He worked at General Motors, Bay...

Naomi A. Neumann

Naomi A. Neumann

Apr 30, 2016

Mrs. Neumann passed away Saturday April 30, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Bay City, Michigan.  The daughter of the late Merle and Lula (McComb) Crawford was born May 21, 1926 in Midland, Michigan. She was a member of the Bay City North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Left behind to cherish her memories are their three children, Linda...

Lorraine "Lori" T. Karnath

Lorraine "Lori" T. Karnath

Apr 30, 2016

Lorraine T. "Lori" Karnath, of Midland, MI and Largo, FL, our mother and sister, fought a courageous battle and is now resting peacefully. She passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL, age 78. The daughter of the late Adolph and Nellie (Abdella) Rugenstein, she was born on January 11, 1938 in Bay City....

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