Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Norene Mary Vargo

Norene Mary Vargo

Sep 2, 2014

Norene Mary Vargo Bay City, Michigan Norene Mary Vargo, 89, died with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 02, 2014 in Thornton, Colorado due to a brief illness. She was born on December 27, 1924 to the late Earl and Mary Belle May in Detroit, Michigan. A Memorial Mass was held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church...

Thomas John Luczak

Thomas John Luczak

Aug 30, 2014

Mr. Luczak passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan with his family at his side. Age 75 years. The son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Whitbrodt) Luczak was born October 31, 1938 in Fisherville, Bay County, Michigan and has resided in this area all of his life. He was...

Carol R. (Kloha) Appold

Carol R. (Kloha) Appold

Aug 30, 2014

Mrs. Appold passed away Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side. Age 74 years. The daughter of the late Richard and Lydia (Beiser) Kloha was born August 6, 1940 in Bay City. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust and a member of the Ladies Aid and the church...

Paul T. Elwell

Paul T. Elwell

Aug 28, 2014

Elwell, Paul T. Bay City, Michigan Paul passed away unexpectedly August 28, 2014 at his residence. Age 63. He was born June 1, 1951 in Bay City. Paul worked in California for many years as bookkeeper. He had a great love for gardening, enjoyed hunting, working on his computer and loved animals. Left to cherish his memory is his mother;...

Caroline A. Nichols

Caroline A. Nichols

Aug 28, 2014

Nichols, Caroline A. Saginaw, Michigan Mrs. Nichols passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Cartwright Care Center. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late John A. and Mary K. (Lutz) Kolb was born May 21, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Nichols is survived by one sister, Loretta (Leslie) Kohn; two brothers, Louis (Margaret) Kolb and Harold (Joyce)...

Matthew Scott Schroeder

Matthew Scott Schroeder

Aug 27, 2014

Matthew Scott "Matt"  Schroeder Moscow, Idaho Formerly of Bay City, Michigan Matt passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas following a long courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. Age 25 years. He was born February 21, 1989 in Bay City, Michigan. Matt worked at Walmart in Pullman, Washington...

Albert Joseph Luczak

Albert Joseph Luczak

Aug 26, 2014

Luczak, Albert Joseph Bay City, Michigan Albert passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 85 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish-St. Stanislaus Church and he also attended St. George Byzantine Catholic Church. He retired from Bay Regional Medical Center as a painter. Albert served in the U.S. Army. He is survived...

Scott Matthew Maurer

Scott Matthew Maurer

Aug 26, 2014

Scott Matthew Maurer Eastman, Wisconsin Formerly of Bay City Scott Matthew Maurer, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2014, with his parents at his side. He was born December 3, 1972, in Bay City. He graduated from John Glenn High School in 1991 and attended Michigan Technological University, graduating with honors. He was a very distinguished and meticulous...

Raymond Joseph Klass

Raymond Joseph Klass

Aug 25, 2014

Ray passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence. Age 76. The son of the late Raymond and Anna (Magryta) Klass was born April 22, 1938 in Bay City. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. Ray retired from Saginaw Steering Gear as a Millwright and was employed by the Bay County Sheriff Department and the...

Forest Wilson "Bud" Bowden

Forest Wilson "Bud" Bowden

Aug 25, 2014

Forest Wilson Bowden "Bud" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Bowden passed away peacefully, Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. The son of the late Wilson William and Leona Marie (Adair) Bowden was born December 2, 1942 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Forest was an active member of...

Josephine Catherine (Carrier) Trapp

Josephine Catherine (Carrier) Trapp

Aug 24, 2014

Trapp, Josephine (Carrier) Bay City, Michigan Josephine passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at HealthSource of Saginaw. Age 101 years. She was born April 15, 1913 in Bay City, Michigan to the late John and Anna (Russell) Fladung. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, the Women's...

Beverly P. (Klender) Daeschlein

Beverly P. (Klender) Daeschlein

Aug 23, 2014

Beverly P. Daeschlein "Bev" (Klender) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Daeschlein passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Alva and Irene (Grandmaison) Klender was born November 10, 1928 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Bev was an avid golfer and played in two leagues...

Karen Ann (Meisel) Hammond

Karen Ann (Meisel) Hammond

Aug 23, 2014

Karen passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 76 years. The daughter of the late Virgil L. and Pauline (Alberts) Meisel was born May 29, 1938 in Cadillac Michigan. Karen attended Western Michigan University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree and then went on to obtain her Master's Degree from the University of Michigan....

Kay F. Thompson (Tackman)

Kay F. Thompson (Tackman)

Aug 22, 2014

Thompson, Kay F. (Tackman) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Thompson passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at Bay Shores Nursing Center. Age 75 years. The daughter of the late Clarence and Angeline (Hages) Griffith was born November 7, 1938 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Thompson was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church, an avid bingo player, loved going to Las...

Mark S. Swank

Mark S. Swank

Aug 21, 2014

Mark S. Swank, of Commerce Twp., Michigan, formerly of Bay City, passed away August 21, 2014 at the age 59. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 8, 1955 to Jack and Patricia (Roozenburg) Swank. He worked as a software engineer in the automotive and tech industries in Southwest Michigan. He enjoyed mountain biking, photography, coin collecting, woodworking...

Harold Edward Schultz

Harold Edward Schultz

Aug 19, 2014

Mr. Harold E. 'Harry' Schultz, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014, age 84. The son of the late Carl & Alma (Lutz) Schultz, he was born August 28, 1929 in Bay City. Harry was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and attended their school. He graduated from Bay City Central High School and then served in the...

Dorothy M. Hartley

Dorothy M. Hartley

Aug 19, 2014

Mrs. Dorothy M. Hartley, of Kawkawlin, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at home surrounded by her children. Age 76 years. She was born March 4, 1938 in Bay City, the daughter of Ray and Eleanor (Neuenfeldt) Laney. On September 7, 1957 Dorothy married John Hartley, and he preceded her in death on December 18, 1988. Dorothy was a Jehovah's...

Earl L. "Campy" Campbell

Earl L. "Campy" Campbell

Aug 16, 2014

Campbell, Earl L. "Campy" Kawkawlin, Michigan Mr. Campbell passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Heartland Health Care Hampton. Age 75 years. The son of the late Lloyd and Viola (Williams) Campbell was born February 23, 1939 in AuGres, Michigan. He retired from General Motors as a Millwright after 35 years of service. Mr. Campbell enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing, working...

Bonnie J. Buda

Bonnie J. Buda

Aug 15, 2014

Bonnie passed away Friday morning, August 15, 2014 at Serenity Place Assisted Living in Saginaw. Age 77 years. The daughter of the late Frank and Arlene (Bowers) Buda was born February 24, 1937 in Bay City. Bonnie retired from 74th District Court and Palm Beach Community College. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, embroidery and the American Business Women's Association. She is...

Herbert "Herb" F. Behmlander

Herbert "Herb" F. Behmlander

Aug 14, 2014

Mr. Herbert F. Behmlander was born January 31, 1931, the son of Lorena (Buerkel) and Fred Behmlander in Frankenlust Township. Herb left the arms of his loving family and took the hand of Jesus and gladly went to his eternal home. In December 1981 he married Dian Schlicker (Rader) who survives him. During their married life they made many life...

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