Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Chadwick Ray Winter
Dec 17, 2015
Our loving son, brother, uncle and friend went to his heavenly home suddenly Thursday December 17, 2015 at his residence in Bay City, Michigan. Age 40 years. The son of Larry T. and the late Bonnie Lou (Schuchardt) Winter was born January 23, 1975 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Chad was a member of...
Anne Magee
Dec 16, 2015
Mrs. Anne Magee, of Bay City, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, December 16, 2015 at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, age 92. The daughter of the late John and Magdalena (Sieber) Erli, she was born on June 20, 1923 in New Jersey. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Frank O. Magee; their son, John Magee; her four sisters, Magdalene,...
Jerry Stiven
Dec 16, 2015
Stiven, Jerry Roscommon, Michigan Mr. Stiven passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 74 years. At the request of Mr. Stiven cremation has taken place and there will be no visiting or services at the Gephart Funeral Home. Inc.
Walter G. "Wally" Schmidt
Dec 15, 2015
Mr. Schmidt age 90, was called home to his Lord early Tuesday morning, December 15, 2015, at his residence, with his family by his side. The son of the late Gustave and Johanna (Frank) Schmidt was born May 23, 1925 in Bentley, Michigan. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Amelith. Mr. Schmidt retired from Dow Chemical...
Franklin J. Parks
Dec 14, 2015
Parks, Franklin J. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Parks passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 75 years. The son of the late Alfred and Laura (Young) Parks Sr. was born February 6, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan. He was retired from Auburn Automotive, was a ham radio operator and enjoyed doing model racing cars. Mr....
Mary Ann Mendyk
Dec 14, 2015
Mrs. Mendyk passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her family. Age 80 years. The daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Brennan) Grondzik was born September 11, 1935 in Detroit, MI. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Left behind to cherish her memory are her children and their...
Gordon F. McCarty Jr.
Dec 12, 2015
Gordon F. McCarty Jr. "Gordy" Lakeview, Michigan Our loving brother, son and father was called to the heavens above on Saturday December 12, 2015 at his residence in Lakeview, Michigan following a brief illness. Age 58 years. He was born on August 31, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan to Gordon F. McCarty Sr. and the late Joan F.(Thompson) McCarty. Gordy...
Esther M. Neumeyer
Dec 11, 2015
Mrs. Esther M. Neumeyer, of Bay City, passed away early Friday morning, December 11, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw, age 94. The daughter of the late Albert and Meta (Lutz) Hammerbacher, she was born in Kochville Twp. on October 21, 1921. Esther was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust and was active with the LWML...

