Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

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....

Elmer "Lee" Behmlander

Elmer "Lee" Behmlander

Apr 30, 2016

Mr. Elmer 'Lee' Behmlander, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, April 30, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region, age 66. The son of the late Elmer A. and Kathryn R. 'Kate' (Diamond) Behmlander, he was born on April 25, 1950 in Bay City. Lee has been a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust and is...

Milton O. Winters

Milton O. Winters

Apr 30, 2016

Milton O. Winters Bay City, Michigan Mr. Milton O. Winters, of Bay City, passed away Saturday morning, April 30, 2016 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw, age 90. He was born on November 11, 1925 in Wisner Twp. Milton was retired from Bay City Chevrolet. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #169 and F.O.E....

Jeffrey A. Merchant

Jeffrey A. Merchant

Apr 29, 2016

Mr. Jeffrey A. Merchant, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region, age 56. The son of the late Louis E. and Jean L. (Lowe) Merchant, he was born on August 11, 1959 in Bay City. Jeff was a heavy machine operator with Billy's Contracting. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Jeff...

Roberta Ella Richard

Roberta Ella Richard

Apr 29, 2016

Our loving daughter, mother, grandmother and sister passed away early Friday morning April 29, 2016 at her residence with her family at her side. Age 75 years. She was born June 20, 1940 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Mrs. Richard was a member of All Saints Parish-St. James Church, graduated from Bay City Central...

James T. Karbowski

James T. Karbowski

Apr 28, 2016

James T. Karbowski "Jim" Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away late Thursday evening April 28, 2016 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 82 years. The son of the late Otto and Jennie (Gorney) Karbowski was born September 22, 1933 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He was a member of...

Terrance F. Lopez

Terrance F. Lopez

Apr 27, 2016

Mr. Terrance F. "Terry" Lopez, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his residence, age 67. The son of the late Ynez and Velma (Dietlein) Lopez, he was born on March 30, 1949 in Bay City. Terry graduated from T.L. Handy High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was...

Robert W. Reif

Robert W. Reif

Apr 26, 2016

Mr. Reif passed away early Tuesday morning, April 26, 2016 at the home of his daughter. Age 90 years. The son of the late George J.W. and Emma M. (Dirla) Reif was born July 26, 1925 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Mr. Reif was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and was the former...

Loretta A. Malowinski

Loretta A. Malowinski

Apr 22, 2016

Loretta passed away at Clover Cottage Assisted Living in Midland. Age 87 years. The daughter of the late Isadore and Eleanor (Wopinski) Bonkowski was born June 14, 1928 in Mt. Forest Twp. Michigan. She was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish-St. Hyacinth Church and it's Rosary Society. Loretta retired from the Prestolite Corporation. Left behind to cherish her...

Lenin Dragon Petroff

Lenin Dragon Petroff

Apr 22, 2016

Mr. Lenin Dragon Petroff, of Bay City, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, April 22, 2016 at Close To Home A.F.C., age 88. The son of the late Joseph D. and Annie (Harding) Petroff, he was born on May 3, 1927 in Chicago. Lenin was raised in Detroit and graduated from Madison Heights High School. He then served his country...

Betty Sue "Betty Cool" Cavanaugh

Betty Sue "Betty Cool" Cavanaugh

Apr 22, 2016

Mrs. Cavanaugh passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at McLaren Bay Special Care Hospital. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille (Vance) Doan was born February 22, 1931 in Asheville, North Carolina. Mrs. Cavanaugh was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. She was an avid reader being one of the longest card holders to the...

Violet R. Cole

Violet R. Cole

Apr 20, 2016

Mrs. Cole passed away early Wednesday morning, April 20, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Dickhausen) Schmidt was born December 27, 1926 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of Faith Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Cole worked at Arlan's Department Store for ten years. She enjoyed camping and...

JoAnn (Beck) Lupo

JoAnn (Beck) Lupo

Apr 20, 2016

Lupo, JoAnn (Beck) Bay City, Michigan Our beloved mother, daughter, sister and aunt passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at her home. She was born July 13, 1972. Left behind to cherish her memory is her loving son, Nicholas Joseph Carlson; her father, Harold Fred Beck; her sister, Barbara Kay Eberhart; her brother, Richard Allen Beck; her stepfather, Gary...

Mildred C. Volk

Mildred C. Volk

Apr 19, 2016

Volk, Mildred C. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Mildred (Millie) C. Volk, age 73, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday evening, April 19, 2016 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. The daughter of the late Albert and Electa (Schaefer) Rivard, she was born on March 26, 1943 in Bay City. Millie enjoyed spending time with family, and also enjoyed reading, working...

Ardath Lucille Gilles

Ardath Lucille Gilles

Apr 17, 2016

Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away early Sunday morning April 17, 2016 at Niche Aging Center in Bay City. Age 94 years. The daughter of the late John and Anna (Brush) Anderson was born on August 10, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan. Ardath was a member of the Women of the Moose # 367, she enjoyed traveling, fishing...

MaryAlice Sermon

MaryAlice Sermon

Apr 17, 2016

Mrs. Sermon, age 75 years, passed away April 17, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Harry Richard and Alice Shumaker, MaryAlice was born October 19, 1940 in Fostoria, Ohio. In 1948, the family relocated to Bay City, where she resided most of her life She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church....

Amber Brianne Eastman

Amber Brianne Eastman

Apr 15, 2016

Amber Brianne Eastman, our daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, friend and now our sweet angel, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, April 15, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region, age 32. She was born on February 15, 1984 in Midland. Amber attended Western High School and Delta College. A hard worker that had a knack for clothing, she operated Amber's Fashions...

Robert E. Horner

Robert E. Horner

Apr 15, 2016

Mr. Horner passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 85 years. The son of the late Floyd Alfred and Lena Marie (Bachman) Horner was born January 22, 1931 in Bay City, Michigan. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and retired from Dow Chemical Company as a pipe...

Kenneth Rapelje

Kenneth Rapelje

Apr 13, 2016

Mr. Rapelje, age 83, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 13, 2016 at his residence. The son of the late Earl and Cecelia (LaFountain) Rapelje was born November 1, 1932 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Prescott. Mr. Rapelje was a retired boiler operator from Consumers Power Company (Weadock Plant) where he served...

Evelyn F. (Rezler) Gramacki

Evelyn F. (Rezler) Gramacki

Apr 12, 2016

Evelyn F. Gramacki Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at her residence. Age 90 years. The daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Pietruszewski) Rezler was born January 18, 1926 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish - Holy...

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