Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

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...

Ruth M. LaLonde

Ruth M. LaLonde

Dec 27, 2015

Mrs. LaLonde passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Fred and Ethel (Cox) Nantais was born December 3, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. LaLonde was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary the Assumption Church. She enjoyed birdwatching, doing crossword puzzles and watching Detroit...

Judy Ann Little

Judy Ann Little

Dec 26, 2015

Judy Ann Little, of Bay City, passed away after a lingering illness on Saturday morning, December 26, 2015 at Shields Comfort Care, age 62. The daughter of the late Leon and Ann (Borchardt) Neveau, she was born on October 13, 1953 in Bay City. Judy graduated from Essexville Garber High School. She worked in the nursing department at the Aleda...

Irene Ellen Bauer

Irene Ellen Bauer

Dec 26, 2015

Mrs. Bauer passed away early Saturday morning December 26, 2015 at Bay Special Care Hospital following a brief illness with her husband at her side. Age 69 years. The daughter of the late Wesley and Norma Brown was born March 13, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has resided in Bay City for many years. She graduated from Grand Rapids...

John G. Cambron

John G. Cambron

Dec 25, 2015

Mr. John G. Cambron, of Novi, formerly of Bay City, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Age 94 years. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Louise Cambron (Joseph), a son Paul Cambron (Debra Kennedy), a daughter Nina Cambron (Bill Brancheau), 4 grandchildren: Kara (Jason) Hart, Stacy (Jason) Denham, Tia (Brian) Fletcher-Krawczyk, Max...

Harriet J. Laetz

Harriet J. Laetz

Dec 23, 2015

Mrs. Harriet J. Laetz, of Bay City, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 23, 2015 at Nottingham Place Assisted Living in Midland, age 88 years. The daughter of the late Carl and Gladys (Buckel) Seidel, she was born on November 8, 1927 in Bay City. On December 30, 1950 Harriet married Gerald F. Laetz and he preceded her in death...

Rev. Paul D. Theiss

Rev. Paul D. Theiss

Dec 21, 2015

The Lord called His servant, Rev. Paul D. Theiss, to his heavenly home from his residence in Frankenlust Twp. early Monday, December 21, 2015, age 65 years. The son of the late Harold and Corrine (Stahlecker) Theiss was born January 24, 1950 in Houston, TX. He graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO, pastored at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior,...

Leanore B. Knochel

Leanore B. Knochel

Dec 20, 2015

Leanore B. Knochel Linwood, Michigan Mrs. Knochel passed away peacefully early Sunday afternoon, December 20, 2015, at her home with all of her children by her side. Age 95 years. She was born on September 4, 1920 to the late Thomas and Mildred (Eddy) Dining in Bay County and has resided here all of her life. Leanore was a member...

Lauretha Boyd Jeske

Lauretha Boyd Jeske

Dec 17, 2015

Lauretha Boyd Jeske (Coleman) Bay City, Michigan Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center with her daughter at her side. Age 81 years. The daughter of the late Frederick and Zelma (Coad) Coleman was born July 17, 1934 in Flint, Michigan. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy...

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