Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
David Michael McFarland
Jun 1, 2024
David Michael McFarland passed away peacefully with his dedicated and loving wife, Joyce (Richard) McFarland, by his side on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the age of 78. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.
A devoted husband to Joyce, for 57 years, Dave’s love for his family was the cornerstone of his life. He leaves behind his cherished...
Colleen Ann Turmell
May 31, 2024
Colleen passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 31, 2024 at her residence in Bay City at the age of 87. She was born to the late Roy and Irene (Nowaczyk) VanSumeren on February 9, 1937 in Bay City. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and loved volunteering at the St Vincent de...
Linda Sue Buck
May 30, 2024
Linda passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 65. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on May 19, 1959 to the late Duane and June (Apsey) Buck. Linda had a passion of collecting antiques. She enjoyed going to the races and going thrift shopping, playing Bingo,...
Ricky Arthur "Rick" Schmidt - Auctioneer
May 29, 2024
Ricky (Rick) Schmidt, auctioneer and owner of The Finest Antiques in Bay City, died May 29 following a courageous battle with cancer. He grew up on the Schmidt Family Farm in Frankenlust Township and is preceded in death by his parents, Ira “Ike” and Ann Schmidt.
Rick developed a strong work ethic and business savvy on the farm. He graduated from...
Janeen K. Ferris
May 26, 2024
Janeen passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Brian’s House at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Aloysius and Muriel (Sharrow) Piesik was born April 10, 1938 in Bay City, Michigan. Janeen enjoyed reading, gardening and her cat, Duffis.
Janeen is survived by her children, Timothy (Kelly) Ferris, Cindy (Jeff) Hockemeyer and Jennifer (Aaron) Brooks; ten grandchildren;...
Mary Josephine Sequin
May 23, 2024
Mary Jo passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn, Michigan at the age of 89. She was born to the late Joseph Thomas and Evelyn (Reinke) Ryan on June 15, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Mary Jo was a Charter Member of St. Catherine of...
Linda Sue Humphrey
May 19, 2024
Linda passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 68. She was born on September 3, 1955 to the late Richard and Georgia (Branche) Lamb in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Gwinn High School in 1972. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved giving advice to others and...
Donald E. Buchanan
May 17, 2024
Donald passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 95. The son of the late Everett and Lillian (Johnson) Buchanan was born November, 15, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan. Donald was a Mason and enjoyed woodworking, sailing, playing multiple musical instruments and was the leader of the Don Buchanan Dance...
Raymond E. Wagner
May 15, 2024
Raymond passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born to the late Andrew and Emily (Weiss) Wagner on November, 21, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan. Raymond proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors, traveling to Florida, and spending time with his family.
Raymond is survived by his...
Kenneth Dale Knoll
May 13, 2024
Kenneth passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at his residence at the age of 60. The son of the late Frank and Serah (Fisher) Knoll was born March 24, 1964 in Michigan City, Indiana. Kenneth served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a truck driver having logged in over one million miles. He also was a Golden...
Mary L. Simmons
May 12, 2024
Mary passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 67. The daughter of the late Charles and Jeannette (Smith) Heinberg was born October 29, 1956 in Petoskey, Michigan. Mary loved teaching Sunday school for several years, she also enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Mary was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Band...
Albert Huff
May 12, 2024
Albert passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 67. He was born December 18, 1956 to the late James and Francis (Englehart) Vogel in Bay City, Michigan. Albert enjoyed camping, watching NASCAR, wrestling and spending time with his family.
Albert is survived by his son, Joseph “Joe” Huff;...
Leonard Kaczorowski
May 11, 2024
Leonard passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Colonnades Assisted Living at the age of 99. The son of the late Xavier and Anastasia (Filip) Kaczorowski was born October 27, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan. Leonard was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was a past president of the Bay City Lion’s Club where he served as...
Theodore Katt
May 11, 2024
Mr. Theodore A. "Ted" Katt, beloved by many and known for his big heart and unwavering willingness to help others, passed away at his residence on May11, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1971. In his leisure time, Ted found joy in playing pool, cornhole, and baseball. However, his greatest passion was undoubtedly spending quality time with his children...
Elaine M. Petrimoulx
May 8, 2024
Elaine passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 94. The daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Roberge) McNally was born October 12, 1929 in Kawkawlin, Michigan. Elaine was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on the family farm, where she enjoyed planting and gardening....
Kathleen Rosebush
May 5, 2024
Kathleen passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 81. The daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Evans) Rosebush was born July 8, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. Kathleen graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1960 and enjoyed camping, vacationing and taking cruises, but most of all she...
Marie R. Kielpinski
May 3, 2024
Marie passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024 in Blissfield, Michigan at the age of 87. She was born to the late George and Rose (Schultz) Fleming on August 11, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and sang in the choir there as well. She enjoyed reading, scrapbooking, refinishing furniture and bowling. She was...
Patrice "Patti" Marie Witzke née Beauvais
May 2, 2024
Patrice (Patti) Marie Witzke née Beauvais, loving partner of Duane Kemerer, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born in Bay City, Michigan, on February 10, 1956, to Mary (Rich) and Rene Beauvais and lived there most of her life. In 1974, Patti earned a cosmetologist certificate from Bayshire Beauty Academy and as a young adult worked helping people look...
Marlene L. Bennett
May 2, 2024
Marlene passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Sheffield Bay at the age of 87 with her family by her side. She was born October 6, 1936 to the late Charlie and Velma (Fowler) Cookson in Saginaw, Michigan. Marlene enjoyed listening and dancing to music, especially polka’s. She also enjoyed traveling, dining out with her club of special friends of...
