Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Aaron Nelson Wing

Aaron Nelson Wing

Oct 15, 2015

Aaron Nelson Wing Bay City, Michigan Aaron passed away peacefully Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan with his family at his side. Age 56 years. The son of the late Harry and June (Randall) Wing was born July 29, 1959 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He graduated in 1977...

Michael R. Boyce

Michael R. Boyce

Oct 15, 2015

Michael R. Boyce Bay City, Michigan Mike passed away peacefully Thursday evening October 15, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region with his family and friends at his side. Age 63 years. The son of the later Bernard and Jean (Haller) Boyce was born March 4, 1952 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He graduated in 1970...

Patricia A. Lucas

Patricia A. Lucas

Oct 14, 2015

Mrs. Patricia A. Lucas, of Bay City, passed away surrounded by family and close friends on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at her residence, age 77 years. She was born on November 27, 1937 in Flint. Patricia had a great love of music and enjoyed camping. More than anything, the time she spent with her family, especially attending her grandchildren's events,...

Kenneth E. Morgan

Kenneth E. Morgan

Oct 12, 2015

Ken passed away at his residence with his family by his side. Age 69 years. The son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Beeckman) Morgan was born July 21, 1946 in Bay City. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Maria Goretti Church. Ken retired from GM Powertrain-Bay City Plant. He was a member of Local #362,...

James M. Kilgore

James M. Kilgore

Oct 12, 2015

James passed away October 12, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. He was born October 16, 1945 In Kalamazoo, MI. He had a passion for fishing. Left behind to cherish his memory are one son, Marshall (Christmas Ricklefs) Kilgore; his grandchildren, A.J. Polley , Harlee Kilgore, Joselyn Snyder, Alex Snyder and Vincent Kilgore, his sisters; Joan, Gail and Virginia "Bert". He...

Mary Virginia "Ginny" Leonard

Mary Virginia "Ginny" Leonard

Oct 9, 2015

Ginny passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 9, 2015 at her residence. Age 85. The daughter of the late Joseph and Leila Luepnitz on April 9, 1930 in Pomona, CA. While residing in Bay City she was a member of the former Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church and currently attending St. Pius X Catholic Church in Hale. She...

Lawrence H. Ranes

Lawrence H. Ranes

Oct 7, 2015

Lawrence H. Ranes Bay City, Michigan Mr. Ranes passed away peacefully Wednesday morning October 7, 2015 at the Carriage House of Bay City. Age 86 years. The son of the late Lester James and Lillie (Paige) Rains was born March 13, 1929 in Gladwin, Michigan and had resided in Bay City most of his life. He was a member of...

Alfred Bernard Piotrowski

Alfred Bernard Piotrowski

Oct 6, 2015

Alfred Bernard Piotrowski Bay City, Michigan Mr. Piotrowski passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Bay Shores Nursing Center. Age 94 years. The son of the late Nicholas and Genevieve (Pelletier) Piotrowski was born February 14, 1921 in Bay City, Michigan and has resided here all of his life. He was a former member of Our Lady of the Visitation...

Lylis Mae Lomba

Lylis Mae Lomba

Oct 6, 2015

Mrs. Lomba passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. She was born May 20, 1920 in Lachine, MI. Mrs. Lomba was a retired School Teacher. She served with U.S. Coast Guard. She is survived by her children, Robert (Donna) Lomba Jr., Richard (Linda) Lomba, David (Cindy) Lomba, Glenn Lomba, Ramona (Rodney) Little, William (Laurie) Lomba; fourteen...

Richard "Dick" E. Brooks Sr.

Richard "Dick" E. Brooks Sr.

Oct 5, 2015

Richard E. Brooks Sr. "Dick" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Brooks opened his arms and returned to our Lord the morning of October 5, 2015 surrounded by his family in Essexville, Michigan. Age of 77. He was born April 25, 1938 in Bay City where he resided for many years. Dick graduated from T.L. Handy as the class President, he kept...

Conrad E. Ekkens

Conrad E. Ekkens

Oct 5, 2015

Mr. Ekkens passed October 5, 2015 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. Age 84 years. The son of the late Clarence and Gertrude (Laskus) Ekkens was born September 22, 1931 in Bay City, MI. He was a very active church member of Grace United Methodist Church and the former First United Methodist Church. He was a lay reader, wrote a daily...

Frederick Elmer "Fred" "Fritz" Keller

Frederick Elmer "Fred" "Fritz" Keller

Oct 5, 2015

Mr. Keller passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born July 11, 1925 in Bay City, MI. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Keller was the custodian at Zion Lutheran Church before retiring. He also worked at Dow Chemical, Wellman's and R.A.P.P. Products. He enjoyed fishing, hunting...

William R. Tillen

William R. Tillen

Oct 5, 2015

William (Bill) Rodney Tillen, 49, of Bay City, passed away on October 5, 2015 in Bay City.  He was born on November 7, 1965 in Dearborn.Bill is survived by his parents, Richard and Catherine Tillen of Charlevoix; brother, Jack Tillen of Lakewood, Wash.; and brother, Robert Tillen and wife Dawn of Evansville, Ind. Bill was preceded in death by his...

Randy L. Leinberger

Randy L. Leinberger

Oct 3, 2015

Randy L. Leinberger Bay City, Michigan Mr. Leinberger passed away Saturday October 3, 2015 at his residence. Age 63 years. The son of the late George and Arlene (Rauschert) Leinberger was born July 7, 1952 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Randy was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Amelith, drove truck for...

Willard R. Young

Willard R. Young

Oct 3, 2015

Willard R. "Bill" Young, of Bay City, passed away following a brief illness Saturday morning, October 3, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 72. The son of the late Ralph and Harriett "Jean" (Fraser) Young, he was born on February 1, 1943 in Port Huron. Willard graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1961 and served in the U.S. Army....

Dennis "Denny" K. Nowak

Dennis "Denny" K. Nowak

Oct 3, 2015

Dennis K. Nowak "Denny" Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully early Saturday morning October 3, 2015 at his residence. Age 73 years. The son of the late Adolph J. and Catherine E. (Friend) Nowak was born September 2, 1942 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Denny graduated from Bay...

Patrick T. Harder

Patrick T. Harder

Sep 30, 2015

Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Patrick Thomas Harder, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the age of 59. He was born on February 24, 1956 in Bay City. Pat graduated from John Glenn High School in 1974. He was a hardworking and respected businessman in the Bay City area for many years,...

Gary D. Schneider

Gary D. Schneider

Sep 30, 2015

Mr. Gary D. Schneider, of Bay City and Paxton, Nebraska, passed away following a lengthy illness Wednesday September 30, 2015 at his residence with his loving wife at his side after spending his final hours being comforted by his family. Gary was 77 years old. The son of the late Glenn and Violet (Seigrist) Schneider, he was born on December...

Louis Marc Potrafka

Louis Marc Potrafka

Sep 28, 2015

Louis passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 54 years. He was born January 7, 1961. Louis was employed as a licensed Plumber. He enjoyed being with family and friends, fishing, hunting when he got a chance, watching football and also enjoyed going camping. Left to cherish Louis's memories are his sons; Marc Potrafka...

Bernard "Bernie" F. Shotwell

Bernard "Bernie" F. Shotwell

Sep 27, 2015

Bernard F. Shotwell "Bernie" Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully late Sunday morning September 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Age 83 years. The son of the late Frank Alfred and Marie Lucy(Germain) Shotwell was born September 4, 1932 in Pontiac, Michigan and has resided in Bay City most of his...

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