Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Betty Madeline Oswald (Rathke)
Apr 7, 2015
Betty Madeline Oswald (Rathke), 88, was taken home by her angels on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Betty was the only child born to Rose and Edwin Rathke on October 10, 1926. Betty lived in Bay City all her life, but was a world traveler, having visited Australia, Hawaii, Europe, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, England and Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Alaska....
Norma "Jean" Ziaya
Apr 6, 2015
Norma "Jean" Ziaya Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Ziaya passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at her residence. Age 86 years. She was born October 1, 1928 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Jean was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a former member of T.O.P.S. She graduated from Bay City Central High School...
Steven F. Depa
Apr 6, 2015
Mr. Steven F. Depa, of Port Hope, MI,  passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at Bay Special Care Hospital at the age of 66 years. The son of the late Steve and Stella "Wanda" (Lewandowski) Depa was born March 12, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. He retired from General Motors Powertrain Warren, MI plant as a pipe fitter. Steven proudly served...
Paul John Bolduc
Apr 4, 2015
Mr. Bolduc passed away at his home on Saturday afternoon April 4, 2015 with his loving wife and children at his side. Age 79 years. The son of the late Floyd and Mary (McDermott) Bolduc was born August 23, 1935 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Paul retired from Consumers Power Company as the Head...
Mary Pearl Donnelly
Apr 3, 2015
Mary Pearl passed away April 3, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. The daughter of the late Dimitrie (David) Nicolas and Mary (Bowden) Pauleuc was born February 10, 1923 in Ontario, Canada. Mary Pearl served in W.W. II as an Army/Air Corp practical nurse. She worked for the V.A. Hospitals for 30 years in Ann Arbor, MI and...
Caroline G. Sage
Apr 2, 2015
Caroline G. Sage, of Bay City, passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2015 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, age 91. The daughter of the late Bert and Mable (Gower) Tuttle, she was born on December 15, 1923 in Bay City. Caroline was a graduate of Bay City Central High School. She worked as a LPN at various hospitals and...
Irene Marie Vachon
Apr 2, 2015
Irene Marie Vachon (Fortin) Essexville, Michigan Irene Marie (Fortin) Vachon, age 94, our loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend passed away at Brittany Manor in Midland on Thursday, April 2, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1920 and was fifth of twelve children born to Olive (Sequin) and Origene Fortin in Rock Island, Province of...
Gerald C. "Gerry" Holt
Mar 31, 2015
Holt, Gerald C. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Holt passed away Tuesday morning, March 31, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 71 years. The son of the late John and Helen (Koch) Hoeltzel was born February 18, 1944 in Bay City. Mr. Holt was formerly employed as a Television Producer at Delta College. He is survived by his special friend; Patricia...
Marilynn Rose Fortin- Sparks
Mar 29, 2015
Beloved daughter, sister, mother and Aunt Marilynn Rose passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, March 29, 2015 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Marilynn was 75 years old. The daughter of the late Willard and Elsie Fortin was born January 20, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan. Marilynn was retired as a Registered Nurse from Bay Regional Medical Center...
Curtis L. Bullock
Mar 29, 2015
Mr. Curtis L. Bullock, of Kawkawlin, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 74. The son of the late George and Ozelma (Sansbourn) Bullock, he was born on September 8, 1940 in Bay City. Curtis was retired from Kawkawlin Stone Sales. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling and liked to watch baseball, especially the Detroit...
Helen E. ( Landosky-Priem) Witkovsky
Mar 25, 2015
Mrs. Witkovsky passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 after a brief illness. Age 85. The daughter of the late Walter and Frieda (Wiebeck) Benecke was born February 9, 1930 in Pinconning. She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren She is survived by her husband Robert Witkovsky whom...
Arnold Joseph Haney
Mar 25, 2015
Arnold passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born September 8, 1939 in Bay City. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following Arnold's wishes cremation has taken place and no services are being planned. www.gephartfuneralhome.com
Mason Collin Tacey
Mar 24, 2015
Tacey, Mason Collin Bay City, Michigan Our precious little angel was born and passed away on Tuesday evening, March 24, 2015 at Covenant Health Care-Harrison in Saginaw surrounded by his loving family. Left behind to cherish Mason's memory are his parents; Rodney Tacey and Aundrea Risk, grandparents; Delynn (Michael) LaClair, Angela (Joe LaLonde) Risk and Mike (Melanie) Risk, his godmother;...
Karen M. Weber
Mar 23, 2015
Weber, Karen M. Bay City, Michigan Karen passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 23, 2015 at her residence. Age 67. The daughter of the late Norman and Leona (Zumer) Metiva was born June 26, 1947 in Saginaw. She had a great love for her family and her pet dogs; Chewy, Boo and Kallie and enjoyed going to the casino, gardening and...
Lucille May Behmlander
Mar 23, 2015
Lucille May Behmlander passed away Monday morning, March 23, 2015 at A New Beginning AFC Home in Hesperia, MI, surrounded by family and loved ones. Age 86. The daughter of the late Otto and Laura (Johndro) Smith, she was born on October 1, 1928. Lucille loved sitting in the sun and bonfires. On September 4, 1948 Lucille married Norbert F....
Christopher "Chris" Dale Hunt
Mar 21, 2015
Chris passed away suddenly Saturday evening March 21, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 43 years. He was born October 10, 1971 in Bay City and has resided in Bay County all of his life. He graduated from Bay City Western High School in 1989 and was currently employed at Causley Trucking Co. as a truck driver,...
Herbert W. Dietlein
Mar 20, 2015
Herbert W. Dietlein Kawkawlin, Michigan Mr. Dietlein passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 90 years. He was born April 29, 1924 in Beaver Twp. to Martha (Jammer) and John Dietlein. On August 23, 1947 Herb married the former Elsie Lisius and she survives his passing. He served in the U.S. Navy. Herb retired from General...
Stuart Napoleon Dansereau
Mar 20, 2015
Mr. Stuart Napoleon Dansereau, age 100, of Bay City, passed away Friday morning March 20, 2015 at Wellspring Lutheran Services of Frankenmuth. The son of the late Ernest and Mary (Vallier) Dansereau, he was born on July 17, 1914 in Flint. Stuart served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked and retired from Bay City Chevrolet after over 30...
William E. Starkweather
Mar 20, 2015
Mr. William E. Starkweather, of Linwood, passed away Friday afternoon, March 20, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 71. The son of the late Arthur and Mildred (Barnikow) Starkweather, he was born on January 9, 1944 in Bay City. Bill was retired from Saginaw Steering Gear. Mr. Starkweather is survived by his cousins and dear friends, Randy and Anne Charbonneau;...
Nancy C. Burghdorf
Mar 19, 2015
Mrs. Nancy C. Burghdorf, of Bay City, passed away Thursday evening, March 19, 2015 at the Bay Shores Nursing Center, age 85. The daughter of the late Albert O. and Velma L. (Baker) Smith, she was born on February 14, 1930 in Tulsa, OK. Nancy served in the Women's Army Air Corps. and worked at Myles Insurance in Standish for...
