Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

David A. Kohn

David A. Kohn

Jan 10, 2016

David A. Kohn, of Bay City, passed away at the age of 64 years and will be forever missed. He is survived by one son; Brandon and his wife Kristen Szelogowski-Kohn, one grandson; Korben, his parents; Kalvin and Ann Kohn, one sister; Cheryl (Larry) Szynkowski. David enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved dog Spot. David retired from...

Margaret "Marty" Katt

Margaret "Marty" Katt

Jan 9, 2016

Margaret "Marty" Katt, of Bay City, was granted her final wish to pass peacefully at home with her family on January 9th. She was born on September 14th, 1948 to Richard and Margaret (Thorne) Wegener. Marty graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1966. She first met her future husband Thomas the summer of 1963 at Roll-Air Rink where she...

Capt. Albert "Bolt" "Pal" Murle VanPelt

Capt. Albert "Bolt" "Pal" Murle VanPelt

Jan 9, 2016

Albert Murle VanPelt "Bolt", "Pal" Rhodes, MI Formerly of Bay City, MI Captain Albert Murle VanPelt passed away early Saturday morning January 9, 2016 at the home of his niece Lisa and her husband Brian Roper in Rhodes, Michigan. Age 79 years. The son of the late Merle and Della (Dubay) VanPelt was born February 7, 1936 in Bay City,...

Daniel William Beson

Daniel William Beson

Jan 7, 2016

Mr. Daniel William Beson, of Bay City, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 7, 2016 at his residence at Maplewood Manor in Bay City, Michigan. Age 53 years. The son of Anne and the late Leonard Beson was born April 3, 1962 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He attended T.L. Handy High School and graduated...

Harriet C. Leinberger

Harriet C. Leinberger

Jan 5, 2016

Mrs. Harriet C. Leinberger, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Hoyt Nursing Home in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Edwin and Clara (Meyer) Foerster was born on May 2, 1922 in Bay County, Michigan and has resided here all of her life. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church,...

Luetta Margaret Marie Behmlander

Luetta Margaret Marie Behmlander

Jan 4, 2016

Luetta Margaret Marie Behmlander (Rueger) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Luetta Margaret Marie Behmlander, of Bay City, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born October 11, 1931 to the late Andrew and Agnes (Engelhardt) Rueger in Bay County and has resided here all her life. On September 30, 1961 she married Howard J. Behmlander at St. John Amelith Lutheran...

David W. Carlson "Butch"

David W. Carlson "Butch"

Jan 3, 2016

Carlson, David W. "Butch" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Carlson passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 65 years. The son of the late Leo and Emily (Peake) Carlson was born on January 10, 1950 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Carlson was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, retired from General Motors and a past member...

Alan R. Hill

Alan R. Hill

Jan 3, 2016

Mr. Alan R. Hill, of Bay City, passed away early Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 at his residence following a lengthy illness at the age of 69. The son of the late Robert and Monica (O'Neil) Hill, he was born on August 25, 1946 in Bay City. Alan graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1965. At an early...

Steven J. Caldwell

Steven J. Caldwell

Jan 1, 2016

Steven passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Age 62. He was born June 14, 1954 in Salem, NJ. Beloved husband of Janet Scheddel. Dearest father of Mark (Tammy) Ludy, Jeremy (Katie) Caldwell, Jessica (Mike) Loan, Jaime (Sarah) Caldwell, Rebecca (Tim) Richardson, Paige (Morgan Jewett) Caldwell & Brooke Caldwell. Survived by 12 loving grandchildren & one...

Ari R. Golden

Ari R. Golden

Dec 31, 2015

Ari Robert Golden, 46, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015, surrounded by his family. Ari was born May 3, 1969 in Bay City, MI. He attended Temple Israel in Bay City and graduated from Bay City Central High School before enlisting in the United States Army. Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ari R. Golden joined the Active Duty Army in...

Cptn. Leo Robert Marchlewski Jr.

Cptn. Leo Robert Marchlewski Jr.

Dec 31, 2015

Cptn. Leo Robert Marchlewski Jr. Bay City, Michigan Leo Marchlewski, 68, of Bay City, died Dec. 31, 2015. He was born on January 17, 1947, in Alpena, Mich.; the youngest son of Anne and Leo R. Marchlewski Sr. Leo grew up and was educated in Alpena. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1965. Following his...

Pearl M. Troxell

Pearl M. Troxell

Dec 30, 2015

Mrs. Pearl M. Troxell, of Bay City, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Bay Special Care, age 85. The daughter of the late Al and Hazel (Bathgate) Vasher, she was born on July 29, 1930 in Flat Rock, MI. Pearl was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her passion throughout her life was to care for her family....

Charles A. McCarthy

Charles A. McCarthy

Dec 29, 2015

Mr. McCarthy passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at his residence. Age 79 years. The son of the late William J. and Harriet (Cavaney) McCarthy was born November 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. McCarthy retired as a manager from Kroger, served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed bowling. Mr. McCarthy is survived by his wife of 38 years...

Norman W. Bauer

Norman W. Bauer

Dec 29, 2015

Mr. Bauer passed away Tuesday morning, December 29, 2015 at the Carriage House Nursing home. Age 88 years. The son of the late William and Emma (Eichinger) Bauer was born January 16, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and sang in the choir. Mr. Bauer retired from Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan....

Beverly Edith (Burley) Herber

Beverly Edith (Burley) Herber

Dec 29, 2015

Beverly Edith Herber Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region with her family at her side. Age 94 years. The daughter of the late Russell and Fern (Cuthbert) Burley was born May 6, 1921 in Bay City, Michigan and has resided in Bay City most of her life....

Myrtle Irene (Gunther) Behmlander

Myrtle Irene (Gunther) Behmlander

Dec 28, 2015

Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Monday evening December 28, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79 years. The daughter of the late George and Alma (Shirey) Gunther was born March 26, 1936 in Kawkawlin, Michigan and has resided in Bay County all of her life. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Charles E. Gray Sr.

Charles E. Gray Sr.

Dec 28, 2015

Gray, Charles E. St. Cloud, Florida Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandpa passed away on December 28, 2015 at his home in Saint Cloud, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Age 78 years. He was born on June 13, 1937 to Edward and Hazel (Hough) Gray in Saginaw, MI. First and foremost above all he loved his family, fish...

Richard R. Kowalski

Richard R. Kowalski

Dec 27, 2015

Kowalski, Richard R. Bay City, Michigan Richard passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 64 years. The son of the late Richard R. Sr. and Betty Ann (McAlinden) Kowalski was born May 22, 1951 in Bay City, MI. Richard was a professional musician, played in numerous polka bands and variety bands throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed...

Shirley Ciszek

Shirley Ciszek

Dec 27, 2015

Ciszek, Shirley Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Ciszek passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at her residence. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late Edgar and Gladys (Cunningham) McPhee was born March 14, 1936 in New Matamoras, Ohio. Mrs. Ciszek is survived by her children, Kathy Robertson, Daniel (Jamie) Ciszek, Alan (Mary) Ciszek, Timothy (Patti) Ciszek, Barbara Woods, Tammi Cassiday...

Richard John Gradowski

Richard John Gradowski

Dec 27, 2015

Richard John Gradowski "Dick" South Branch, Michigan (Formerly of Bay City) Mr. Gradowski passed away early Sunday morning December 27, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Age 71 years. The son of the late John and Eleanor (Pietryga) Gradowski was born August 12, 1944 in Bay City where he resided most of his life. Dick retired from General...

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