Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Harold D. Carson, Jr.
Sep 24, 2015
Mr. Harold D. Carson, Jr., of Bay City, our loving father and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his family following a short illness on Thursday evening, September 24, 2015, age 84. The son of the late Harold and Theressa (Morris) Carson, he was born on June 1, 1931 in Ironwood, MI. On November 18, 1950 Harold married the former Dorothy...
Mildred Grace Howey
Sep 24, 2015
Millie passed away Thursday evening, September 24, 2015 at Forest Edge Family Home, AFC. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Thorval and Grace (Graham) Knudson was born March 21, 1932 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Before moving to Lapeer for her family to care for her, due to her health, she attended the former Christ United Methodist Church...
Helen Lucille Strawn
Sep 24, 2015
Strawn, Helen Lucille Ocala, Florida Formerly of Bay City Mrs. Strawn passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her residence in Ocala, Florida, age 89 years. The daughter of the late Albert and Genevieve (Lowman) Dykes was born February 8, 1926 in Mitchell, South Dakota. Mrs. Strawn was a former member of Faith Lutheran Church where she was a teacher...
Frederick J. Schmidt
Sep 23, 2015
Mr. Frederick John Schmidt, of Bay City, passed into his Savior's loving arms to begin his eternal life on September 23, 2015. He was the third son of Richard and Esther (Reinhardt) Schmidt, born on July 16, 1942. Fred honorably served in the U.S. Navy in the submarine service. He was a proud member of IBEW Local #692, working locally...
Lyle A. Rosecrans Jr.
Sep 23, 2015
Rosecrans, Lyle A. Jr. Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Wednesday afternoon September 23, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 75 years. The son of the late Lyle A. and Hazel (Bird) Rosecrans Sr. was born October 22, 1939 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Lyle was a member...
Nirmala V. Kantebet
Sep 22, 2015
Nirmala passed away September 22, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 78 years. She was born October 22, 1936 in Bombay, India. She retired from Met-Life Insurance Company as a Systems Analyst after 30 years of service. Nirmala was an avid reader, enjoyed spending time at her condo on the Saginaw Bay in Linwood but most all spending time with...
Glenn F. Ruegsegger Jr.
Sep 21, 2015
Glenn passed away peacfully Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Age 70 years. The son of the late Glenn F. and Margaret L. Ruegsegger Sr. was born October 8, 1944 in Essexville, Michigan. Glenn was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Kawkawlin. He retired as a supervisor from Euclid Block and 4D Builders....
Stephen W. Lamson
Sep 21, 2015
Lamson, Stephen W. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Lamson passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence. Age 66 years. Mr. Lamson was born September 10, 1949 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. Lamson was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, retired from Newcor, enjoyed fishing, Michigan football, Detroit Tigers and spending time with family, friends and his canine kids. Mr....
Allen "Ted" Clifford Thorington
Sep 19, 2015
Allen Clifford Thorington "Ted" Linwood, Michigan Mr. Thorington passed away Saturday September 19, 2015 at McLaren - Bay Special Care with his loving family at his side. Age 72 years. The son of the late Max and Mary (Bushong) Thorington was born October 7, 1942 in Gladwin, Michigan. He went to Pinconning High School, enjoyed hunting, football, gardening, playing poker,...
Shirley J. Cavanaugh
Sep 17, 2015
Mrs. Shirley J. Cavanaugh, of Bay City, passed away early Thursday morning, September 17, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 88. The daughter of the late David and Bessie (King) Bates, she was born on September 16, 1927 in Detroit. Shirley worked as a bookkeeper at Bay City Hall and for the Bay City Police Department, then was a switchboard...
Calvin Mark LaForest
Sep 17, 2015
Calvin Mark LaForest Bay City, Michigan Calvin passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 58 years old. Calvin was born the 6th of 9 children in Bay City, MI on March 01, 1957 to Raymond Donald LaForest and Pauline Edna (Wood) LaForest Turner. Calvin went to John Glenn High School and then...
