Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
David B. Haberland
Dec 14, 2014
Mr. David B. Haberland, of Bay City, passed away following a lengthy illness early Sunday morning, December 14, 2014 at The Carriage House of Bay City, age 84. David graduated from T.L. Handy High School and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Bay City Chevrolet in 1992. David was an active member of the...
Helen Angeline Balderrama
Dec 13, 2014
Helen Angeline Balderrama, Auburn, Michigan Mrs. Balderrama passed away late Saturday evening, December 13, 2014 in Bay City, Michigan. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Rytlewski was born July 10, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan and has resided here all of her life. She enjoyed making cabbage patch dolls, sewing and watching the birds. She...
Diane Darlene Baker (Draper)
Dec 13, 2014
Baker, Diane Darlene (Draper) Lansing, Michigan formerly of Bay City, Michigan Diane passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at her residence. Age 65 years. The daughter of the late Daniel and Veronica (Zins) Draper was born May 16, 1949 in Bay City. Left to cherish her memory are her children; James Baker and Charlene (David Nixon) Baker, six grandchildren; Casey,...
Donald Elmer Knoellinger
Dec 12, 2014
Donald Elmer "Don" Knoellinger passed away unexpectedly Friday, morning December 12, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 78 years. The son of the late Elmer and Stella Knoellinger was born February 9, 1936 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Don was a member of Mt. Olive Ev. Lutheran Church, retired from the American Hoist and...
Terrance H. "Terry" Pennell Sr.
Dec 10, 2014
Terry passed away early Wednesday morning December 10, 2014 at his residence. Age 77 years. The son of the late Hamilton and Clara Pennell was born March 23, 1937 in Bay City, MI. He worked for many years as an antique dealer and was one of the first in Bay City. Terry was an avid antique collector, loved spending time...
Randy Howard Canute
Dec 7, 2014
Canute, Randy Howard Randy Howard Canute of Saginaw, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, 2014 at his residence. Age 54 years. Randy was born June 21, 1960 in Bay City and has resided in Saginaw for many years. Randy will be sadly missed by his family and friends, he had a great sense of humor, was generous, kind hearted,...
Jayson Paul Leisentritt
Dec 6, 2014
Jayson passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak following injuries received in an automobile accident. Age 27 years. He was currently employed by Steinkopf's Nursery and Tree Farm in Caro and at Tri City Motor Speedway. Jayson had a great love and passion for auto racing and cars, enjoyed hunting, golfing, hockey and playing...
Timothy Arden Gaul
Dec 6, 2014
Tim passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at his residence. Age 53 years. He was born June 6, 1961 in Bay City. He graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's degree. Tim was formerly employed at Walmart. He enjoyed fishing, camping, enjoyed golfing which he was good at and played tennis. He is survived by his mother and...
JoAnn M. Whitney
Dec 5, 2014
Mrs. Whitney passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, December 5, 2014 at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late James and Helen (Russell) Gallagher was born July 27, 1932 in Bay City. Mrs. Whitney worked for Bay Lanes and did Home Health Care. The last 14 years she has been her husband's caregiver since his stroke. She...
JoAnn Fodrocy "Aunt Babe"
Dec 4, 2014
Fodrocy, JoAnn "Aunt Babe" Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Fodrocy passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Merrill and Irene Elizabeth (Groulx) King was born in Bay City, Michigan and was retired from the Bay Arenac ISD. She was a member of the Goal Seekers and St. Lukes United Methodist...
Judith M. Vanderlooven
Dec 4, 2014
Mrs. Judith M. (Olver) Vanderlooven, of Bay City, passed away late Thursday night, December 4, 2014 surrounded by her family at her residence, age 72. The daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Woodruff) French, she was born January 1, 1942 in Bay City. Judy graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1960. She was a member of Harvest...
Thomas H. Anderson
Dec 3, 2014
Anderson, Thomas H. "Tom" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Anderson passed away Wednesday evening, December 3, 2014, at McLaren Bay Region, at 81 years of age. The son of the late Adolph and Alma Anderson was born October 6, 1933, in Bay City. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Amelith, served as an elder, was a member...
Dorothy (Fenske) Jansen
Dec 3, 2014
Dorothy (Fenske)Jansen August 8, 1920-December 3, 2014 Dorothy (Fenske) Jansen was granted her angel wings on December 3, 2014. Age 94 years. Dorothy was born August 8, 1920 in Beaver Township. On December 31st, 1947 she married Donald W. Jansen her husband of 57 years and he preceded her in death on on August 26, 2004. She was employed by...
Thelma B. "Betty" De Frain
Dec 2, 2014
Mrs. De Frain passed away Tuesday morning, December 2, 2014 at her residence with her family at her side. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Melvin and Roxie (Moore) Weed was born March 31, 1921 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of New Life Missionary Church. Mrs. De Frain retired from the Bay City Public Schools...
Patricia Ann Baranek
Nov 30, 2014
Our strong-willed, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away following her second bout of cancer, on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Melvin Robert and Annabelle Madeline (Verity) Wilson was born July 12, 1940 in Bay City. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Campus. She worked...
Gerald L. Beach
Nov 30, 2014
Beach, Gerald L. Gerald L. Beach of Bay City, Michigan passed away Sunday afternoon at his residence at the age of 58 years. The son of the late Junior and Lorraine (Dietlein) Beach was born December 2, 1955 in Bay City. He was retired from the Painters Local #1803 Af of L, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and most of all...
David A. Swiatowy
Nov 30, 2014
Swiatowy, David A. Bay City, Michigan David A. Swiatowy of Bay City, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning November 30, 2014 at Auburn Fields Assisted Living. Age 83 years. The son of the late Frank and Emma (Trudell) Swiatowy was born on December 26, 1930 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Dave was a active...
Patricia Ann Lutz
Nov 29, 2014
Patricia passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 29, 2014 at her residence. Age 46 years. The daughter of the late Wilfred and Rosemary (Murphy) Davidson was born February 20, 1968 in Pontiac, MI. She was employed by Covenant Health Care as a Health Unit Coordinator. She had a great love for music and listening to music and also enjoyed singing, but...
James Frank Blunt
Nov 27, 2014
James Frank "Sonny" Blunt, of Sebewaing, MI, formerly of Livonia, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2014, at his residence, age 79. He was born Peter Paul Hass on October 25, 1935 along with his twin sister, June Hass, in Tawas City, Iosco County, MI. James' birth parents were Frances Agnes (Felczak) Hass and Peter Paul Hass....
William "Bud" Henry Holtzapple
Nov 27, 2014
William Henry "Bud" Holtzapple passed away early Thursday morning November 27, 2014 at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age 89 years. He was born January 7, 1925 in Montpelier, Indiana and has resided in Bay County most of his life. Bud was formerly employed at Aetna Cement Plant, retired from Grey Iron Foundry in Saginaw as a welder and...
