Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Esther C. Koch "Toby"

Esther C. Koch "Toby"

Feb 14, 2015

Koch, Esther C. "Toby" Bay City, Michigan Esther Carole Koch (Toby) passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, February 14, 2015 Age 90 years. The daughter of the late John and Clara (Kullick) Ebel was born January 9, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan. Her love of horses and the lure of the southwest took her to California where she later...

Arnold J. Brenay

Arnold J. Brenay

Feb 14, 2015

Arnold J. Brenay, 93, of Bay City, went to be with the Lord at 11:07 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015. Arnold was born on August 24, 1921, in Alpena, Michigan, to the union of James and Myrtle (Johnson) Brenay. Arnold's father James passed early in his life and stepfather, Alfred Hasenburg greatly influenced his life. He is survived by six...

Earl R. Guntermann

Earl R. Guntermann

Feb 14, 2015

Earl Guntermann passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Carriage House Nursing Home. Age 91 years. He was born on February 12, 1924 in Bay City to Conrad and Agnes Guntermann. On April 4, 1970 he married Helen Touroo who preceded him in death in 1991. Earl was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church where he served...

Jeanne Mary Catherine Sebald

Jeanne Mary Catherine Sebald

Feb 11, 2015

Jeanne Sebald Bay City, Michigan Jeanne Mary Catherine Engelhardt Sebald passed away early Wednesday morning February 11, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region following a lengthy illness. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Fred "Fritz" and Catherine "Pat" (Madigan) Engelhardt, she was born February 26, 1932 in Bay City where she grew up in her family business Engelhardt's Dairy...

Virgil E. Kowalski

Virgil E. Kowalski

Feb 11, 2015

Virgil E. Kowalski Bay City, Michigan Virgil E. Kowalski passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning February 11, 2015 at Caretel Inns of the Tri-Cities with his loving family at his side. Age 88 years. The son of the late Julius and Julia (Skrzypczak) Kowalski was born September 9, 1926 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life...

Patricia Marie LaVictor

Patricia Marie LaVictor

Feb 10, 2015

Patricia passed away Tuesday morning, February 10, 2015 at her residence. The daughter of the late Walter and Theresa (Rinz) Polom was born July 2, 1929 in Bay City. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-St. Hedwig Campus and a member of the League of Catholic Men and Women. Patricia was very devoted to her family. She is survived...

Franklin E. Schlink

Franklin E. Schlink

Feb 7, 2015

Mr. Franklin E. Schlink, of Bay City, passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 7, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 77. The son of the late Rudolph and Irene (Bonneau) Schlink, he was born on May 28, 1937 in Bay County. Frank served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Prestolite Corp. He was a member of Corpus Christi...

James LeRoy Ashmore Sr.

James LeRoy Ashmore Sr.

Feb 7, 2015

James LeRoy Ashmore, Sr., 73, of Bay City, died February 7, 2015 at his home.He was born on June 16, 1941 in Grant Township to Samuel and Bertha (Martin) Ashmore. He was married to Cheryl Simmons who preceded him in death on February 14, 2011. Jim honorably served our nation in the Navy for over ten years, the Navy Reserves...

Doris Marie Clifford

Doris Marie Clifford

Feb 6, 2015

On Friday February 6, 2015, angels of mercy came forward to escort Doris Marie Clifford to the promised heaven. Greeted by her faithful dog Georgie Girl, Doris was reunited with her husband of 54 years, Robert Justin Clifford, her beloved son, Gary Robert Clifford, sisters Isabelle Martin, Elaine Clifford and Theresa Dennis, brothers Lester and Donald Martin and all of...

Joan M. Ashmore

Joan M. Ashmore

Feb 3, 2015

Joan passed away February 3, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 61 years. The daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Borkowski) Zolinski was born September 21, 1953 in Saginaw, MI. She was employed by Dependable Sewer Cleaners in the Billing Department. Joan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her family and also enjoyed gardening. Left behind to cherish...

Moreen Ann Terwilliger

Moreen Ann Terwilliger

Feb 3, 2015

Moreen Ann (McLaughlin) Terwilliger passed away Tuesday morning February 3, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region following a brief illness. Age 78 years. She was born June 4, 1936 in Carson City, MI and has resided in Bay City most of her life. Moreen retired from the Bay City Public School System as a Special Education Teacher after many years of...

Leslie D. Boggs

Leslie D. Boggs

Feb 2, 2015

Surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Leslie Boggs lost her courageous battle on the evening of Monday, February 2, 2015, at McLaren Regional Medical Center. The daughter of the late Jack E. and Evelyn M. (Butkovich) Blohm, she was born on October 30, 1964 in Alpena. Leslie was a 1981 graduate of Bay City Central High School. Leslie worked in...

Robert A. Hendrick, Sr.

Robert A. Hendrick, Sr.

Feb 1, 2015

Mr. Robert A. Hendrick, Sr., of Fairgrove, MI, passed away on Sunday evening, February 1, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 77. The son of the late Charles and Julia (McCormick) Hendrick, Sr., he was born on June 27, 1937 in St. Clair, MI. Bob was retired and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Hendrick is...

Cynthia A. Johnson

Cynthia A. Johnson

Jan 31, 2015

Our beloved "Mi Mi" passed away Saturday morning, January 31, 2015 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The daughter of the late Clemens and Charlotte (Witkowski) Dahlke was born December 2, 1950, in Manistee, MI. Cindy was a registered nurse and worked for Covenant Health Care and Covenant Med Express and also worked at Younkers....

Jerrilynn K. Doyle

Jerrilynn K. Doyle

Jan 29, 2015

Mrs. Doyle passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. Age 72 years. The daughter of the late Van and Julia (Janel) Akkola was born December 21, 1942 in Claremont, New Hampshire. Mrs. Doyle retired from the Meijer store on Wilder Rd. in 1997. She enjoyed playing bingo, was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England...

Alice J. Wyatt

Alice J. Wyatt

Jan 29, 2015

Mrs. Alice J. (Potter) Wyatt, of Bay City, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015, age 91. The daughter of the late John Maxson, Sr. and Mildred (Worden) Maxson, she was born on February 2, 1923 in Bay City. During WWII Alice worked at the Autolite Plant. She was a member of the former West Baptist Church and currently was...

Kay Marie (Ross) Brissette

Kay Marie (Ross) Brissette

Jan 28, 2015

Kay Marie (Ross) Brissette passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Red Oaks AFC home with her family at her side. The daughter of the late John and Leona (Schmitz) Ross was born February 27, 1940 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Age 74 years. Kay was a member of Our Lady of Peace...

Anna M. Jevicks "Babe"

Anna M. Jevicks "Babe"

Jan 28, 2015

Jevicks, Anna Martha "Babe" Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Jevicks passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late Roy and Nellie (Swantek) Pidcock was born March 18, 1930 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Anna was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren....

David Keith Fisher

David Keith Fisher

Jan 27, 2015

David Keith Fisher passed away early Tuesday morning January 27, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 63 years. He was born October 25, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan and has resided in Bay City most of his life. David graduated from Saginaw High School, he proudly served his country in The United States Army and retired from Beyer...

Ernest T. Sauvage

Ernest T. Sauvage

Jan 26, 2015

Mr. Sauvage passed away early Monday, morning January 26, 2015 at his residence. Age 86 years. He was born November 19, 1928 in Bay City. He was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church of Amelith. Mr. Sauvage retired from G.M. Powertrain-Bay City Plant and a member of Local #362.He enjoyed playing golf, going hunting and fishing and tinkering...

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