Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Willliam Lyle Traxler

Willliam Lyle Traxler

Nov 7, 2015

Mr. William Lyle "Pooter" Traxler, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his cottage in Lupton, MI, at the age of 67. He was born on May 7, 1948 in Bay City. Bill was a graduate of T.L. Handy High School. He then went on to proudly serve in Vietnam with the U.S. Army, 2nd...

Michael E. "Ox" Klemish

Michael E. "Ox" Klemish

Nov 7, 2015

Mike passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 7, 2015 at his residence. Age 45 years. He was born November 26, 1969 in Bay City. Mike was employed as a Behavioral Aide for the mentally challenged. He was a member of the Science Fiction Community and participated in the Renaissance Festival. He was an avid reader of Science Fiction Books, Comic...

Kenneth H. Bolzman

Kenneth H. Bolzman

Nov 7, 2015

Our loving husband, father,grandfather and great grandfather passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the university of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 83 years. The son of the late Herman and Ida (Haag) Bolzman was born October 25, 1932 in Sebewaing, Michigan. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He was employed at Sebewaing Brewing Co. as...

Anna Marie Helmreich

Anna Marie Helmreich

Nov 6, 2015

Mrs. Helmreich passed away early Friday morning, November 6, 2015 at Mc Laren Bay Region. Age 73. The daughter of the late Earl and Marie (La Moria) Cook August 12, 1942 in Bay City. Mrs. Helmreich retired from Graphic Metals. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish- Holy Trinity Church. She had made many friends at Bay City Dialysis...

Michael R. Reinhardt

Michael R. Reinhardt

Nov 6, 2015

Mr. Michael R. Reinhardt, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2015, age 63. He was born August 15, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan. He retired from General Motors as a Machine Operator. Mr. Reinhardt enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Left behind to cherish his memory are four children; William Reinhardt of Bay City, Michelle (Sam) Mason...

Rand E. English

Rand E. English

Nov 4, 2015

Mr. English passed away early Wednesday morning, November 4, 2015 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. Age 93 years. The son of the late Rand E. and Irene A. (Pierard) English was born June 17, 1922 in Redford, Michigan. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish- St. Vincent de Paul Church. Mr. English retired from Sears in Bay...

Bruce A. Arneson

Bruce A. Arneson

Nov 3, 2015

Bruce A. Arneson, age 89, passed away on November 3, 2015. Bruce was born on June 14, 1926 to the late Enoch and Clara (Eckstrom) Arneson in Barron, Wisconsin. He married the former Shirley Jean Schacher on February 5, 1949 in Hartland, Minnesota and they moved to Michigan shortly after. Bruce was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He retired...

Emma Margaret Waibel

Emma Margaret Waibel

Nov 2, 2015

Emma Margaret Waibel Kawkawlin, Michigan Our loving "Mother", Aunt, and Friend was born on August 29, 1916, Aunt Emma passed away peacefully in the home of her birth on November 2, 2015, at 99 years of age, with her family beside her. Born in Kawkawlin to Joseph and Johanna (Graf) Waibel, Emma was known for her activities in improving her...

Joanne F. Hogan

Joanne F. Hogan

Nov 2, 2015

Joanne F. Hogan "Nana" Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Hogan passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Plainview Assisted Living in Auburn, Michigan. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Earl and Martha (Russell) Robinson was born July 27, 1933 in Bay City, MI. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Nana enjoyed spending time with...

Michael "Mike" L. Decker

Michael "Mike" L. Decker

Nov 1, 2015

Decker, Michael L. "Mike" Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2015 at his residence in the care of his loving family and his dedicated caregiver Amanda Decker. Age 59 years. He was born July 23, 1956 in Detroit. Mike graduated from New Haven High School in 1975, was a member of...

Eugene (Gene) J. Bourassa

Eugene (Gene) J. Bourassa

Oct 31, 2015

Our dad, Eugene J. (Gene) Bourassa, a resident at Brookdale Senior Living in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away very peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was 87, born July 25, 1928. A son of the late Henry and Clara (Seymour) Bourassa, Gene grew up in the village of Linwood. He served in the US Coast Guard (1946-47)....

Arthur (Buck) Joseph Werner II

Arthur (Buck) Joseph Werner II

Oct 27, 2015

Arthur J. Werner II (Buck) Bay City/Gladwin Michigan Buck passed away suddenly October 27, 2015 at his cabin in Gladwin, Michigan. Age 68 years. The son of the late Arthur J. and Marie Monica (Samoleski) was born May 3, 1947 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Buck was a US Army Veteran who served in...

Robert Allen Whitney

Robert Allen Whitney

Oct 27, 2015

Mr. Robert Allen "Al" Whitney, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, October 27, 2015 at his residence, age 85. He was born on July 5, 1930 in Bay City. Al proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant in the Engineer Corp during the Korean War. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6950 in...

Stella June (Dubay) Behmlander

Stella June (Dubay) Behmlander

Oct 26, 2015

Stella June Behmlander (Dubay) Stafford, Arizona Stella June Duby-Behmlander, 82, passed into the arms of Jesus at the Haven of Safford, Monday evening on October 26, 2015. She was born to John and Lillian Duby on July 12, 1933, in Saginaw, MI. They lived in the Saginaw-Bay City, MI, area until 1981, where they were members of St. Paul Lutheran...

Johnathan Jay Miller/McFarland

Johnathan Jay Miller/McFarland

Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Johnathan Jay Miller/McFarland, of Bay City, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 at his home, age 33. He was born on August 24, 1982 in Bay City. John graduated from Western High School in 2000. Before his illness prevented him from working, John was a manager at ABC Warehouse in Bay City for many years, and in his...

Norma L. Ostrander

Norma L. Ostrander

Oct 26, 2015

Mrs. Norma L. Ostrander, of Bay City, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 with her family by her side. Age 80 years. The daughter of the late Harvey and Izora (Adams) Telford was born August 5, 1935 in Yuma, AZ. She retired as a teller from Michigan National Bank. Mrs. Ostrander was an avid sports fan, enjoyed traveling, going to...

Darlene Mae (Buck) Huggard

Darlene Mae (Buck) Huggard

Oct 25, 2015

Darlene Mae Huggard (Buck) Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully Sunday morning October 25, 2015 at the home of her daughter Wendy with her family at her side. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Darrell and Dorothy (Huntley) Buck was born March 26, 1937 in Bay City and has resided here all...

Lorraine R. (Mercier - LaLonde) Mindykowski

Lorraine R. (Mercier - LaLonde) Mindykowski

Oct 21, 2015

Lorraine R. (Mercier) LaLonde Mindykowski, of Bay City, our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away Wednesday October 21, 2015 at Toni and Trish House in Auburn, Michigan. The daughter of the late Edmond and Agnes (LaFave) Mercier was born August 6, 1922 in Alpena, Michigan and was raised in Black River until moving to Bay City, Michigan. Age 93...

John E. Buchhage

John E. Buchhage

Oct 18, 2015

Mr. Buchhage passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 90 years. The son of the late John E. Sr. and Bertha Buchhage was born May 22, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mr. Buchhage retired from the Maintenance Dept. at Delta College. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed playing...

Albert P. Kimbrue

Albert P. Kimbrue

Oct 15, 2015

Albert P. "Sam" Kimbrue, of Bay City, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 81 years. The son of the late Albert and Helen (Lee) Kimbrue was born December 11, 1933 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Church,...

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