Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Edward Poineau

Edward Poineau

Apr 22, 2015

Our loving father, grandfather and brother passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. The son of the late Louis and Catherine (Brzecziewicz) Poineau was born January 18, 1930 in Saginaw, MI. He retired from CSX Railroad as a chief crew dispatcher. Mr. Poineau had a great passion for wine making and did...

Robert James Lucas

Robert James Lucas

Apr 20, 2015

Lucas, Robert James Bay City, Michigan Mr. Lucas passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence. Age 53 years. Robert was born April 1, 1962 in Bay City, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Navy, enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandson. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, pig roasting, woodworking and spending time in Florida where his...

Ellen M. Neveau

Ellen M. Neveau

Apr 20, 2015

Neveau, Ellen M. Bay City, Michigan Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away Monday evening, April 20, 2015 at her residence, with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Thaddeus and Gertrude (Piesik) Maciejewski was born March 2, 1941 in Bay City and has been a lifelong resident. Mrs. Neveau retired from the Human Resources...

Irene D. Wegener

Irene D. Wegener

Apr 19, 2015

Mrs. Wegener passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Ameal and Alma Wrobbel was born April 1, 1927 in Detroit, MI. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor. Mrs. Wegener enjoyed most of all spending time with her identical twin sister Ilene, she also enjoyed...

Annette Mary (Prankienas) Romans

Annette Mary (Prankienas) Romans

Apr 17, 2015

Annette Mary Romans (Prankienas) Bay City, Michigan Annette passed away Friday April 17, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 56 years. The daughter of the late Anthony John and Mary Ann (Brisbois) Prankienas was born July 7, 1958 in Bay City, she attended Bay City Central High School, had a great love for horses, gardening, spending time outdoors and most...

Frederick W. Wibirt

Frederick W. Wibirt

Apr 16, 2015

Fred passed away early Thursday morning, April 16, 2015 at Mid-Michigan Health University of Michigan Health System. He was born March 25, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan. Fred retired from Grey Iron Foundry in Saginaw. He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed fishing with his great great nephews and had a passion for cars. His memory will be cherished by...

Janet Marie (Palmer) Schwab

Janet Marie (Palmer) Schwab

Apr 15, 2015

Janet Marie Schwab (Palmer) Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully late Wednesday afternoon April 15, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region with her family at her side. Age 73 years. The daughter of the late Maxmillion and Helen (Baranowski) Palmer was born October 30, 1941 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life....

Emily Julia Lee

Emily Julia Lee

Apr 13, 2015

Our sweet baby girl, Emily Julia Lee, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 13, 2015, and is now safely in Heaven in the arms of Jesus. Emily was born on July 14, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio and was baptized in August at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Saginaw. Emily was an especially happy and content little girl. She loved...

Harold C. Appold

Harold C. Appold

Apr 13, 2015

Mr. Appold, loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and servant, joined his heavenly Father on Monday evening, April 13, 2015. The son of the late Benjamin & Ellenora (Hoerauf) Appold was born September 4, 1934 in Frankenlust Township. Harold was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust, where he served on numerous committees and boards, plus sang...

Elaine L. Hughes

Elaine L. Hughes

Apr 11, 2015

With heavy, yet joy-filled hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Elaine, on Saturday evening. Well done, good and faithful servant! If you knew Elaine, you knew the depth of her faith, her love of family and her commitment to helping as many people in as many ways as she was able. Elaine was a secretary for 25...

Patrick Foldie

Patrick Foldie

Apr 11, 2015

Pat passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Pine River Health Care in St. Louis, Michigan following a long courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born January 11, 1961 in Bay City, Michigan. Pat was formerly employed as an accountant by the county of Wayne. He enjoyed listening to rock & roll music, reading and playing poker. Left behind...

Carey Jane Moore

Carey Jane Moore

Apr 10, 2015

Moore, Carey Jane Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 64 years. The daughter of the late Burrell Ainsley and Jane Yvonne (Copp) Mills was born August 25, 1950 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Carey was employed as the Assistive Technology Teacher Consultant for the Saginaw...

Karen Lee Canute

Karen Lee Canute

Apr 8, 2015

Karen Lee Canute, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday morning, April 8, 2015 at her residence following a lengthy illness, age 58. The daughter of the late Frank Rynalski and Yvonne (Canute) Rynalski, she was born on July 16, 1956 in Bay City. Karen was a graduate of All Saints High School and Delta College. She worked at several local...

Betty Madeline Oswald (Rathke)

Betty Madeline Oswald (Rathke)

Apr 7, 2015

Betty Madeline Oswald (Rathke), 88, was taken home by her angels on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Betty was the only child born to Rose and Edwin Rathke on October 10, 1926. Betty lived in Bay City all her life, but was a world traveler, having visited Australia, Hawaii, Europe, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, England and Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Alaska....

Norma "Jean" Ziaya

Norma "Jean" Ziaya

Apr 6, 2015

Norma "Jean" Ziaya Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Ziaya passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at her residence. Age 86 years. She was born October 1, 1928 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Jean was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a former member of T.O.P.S. She graduated from Bay City Central High School...

Steven F. Depa

Steven F. Depa

Apr 6, 2015

Mr. Steven F. Depa, of Port Hope, MI,  passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at Bay Special Care Hospital at the age of 66 years. The son of the late Steve and Stella "Wanda" (Lewandowski) Depa was born March 12, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. He retired from General Motors Powertrain Warren, MI plant as a pipe fitter. Steven proudly served...

Paul John Bolduc

Paul John Bolduc

Apr 4, 2015

Mr. Bolduc passed away at his home on Saturday afternoon April 4, 2015 with his loving wife and children at his side. Age 79 years. The son of the late Floyd and Mary (McDermott) Bolduc was born August 23, 1935 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Paul retired from Consumers Power Company as the Head...

Mary Pearl Donnelly

Mary Pearl Donnelly

Apr 3, 2015

Mary Pearl passed away April 3, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. The daughter of the late Dimitrie (David) Nicolas and Mary (Bowden) Pauleuc was born February 10, 1923 in Ontario, Canada. Mary Pearl served in W.W. II as an Army/Air Corp practical nurse. She worked for the V.A. Hospitals for 30 years in Ann Arbor, MI and...

Caroline G. Sage

Caroline G. Sage

Apr 2, 2015

Caroline G. Sage, of Bay City, passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2015 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, age 91. The daughter of the late Bert and Mable (Gower) Tuttle, she was born on December 15, 1923 in Bay City. Caroline was a graduate of Bay City Central High School. She worked as a LPN at various hospitals and...

Irene Marie Vachon

Irene Marie Vachon

Apr 2, 2015

Irene Marie Vachon (Fortin) Essexville, Michigan Irene Marie (Fortin) Vachon, age 94, our loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend passed away at Brittany Manor in Midland on Thursday, April 2, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1920 and was fifth of twelve children born to Olive (Sequin) and Origene Fortin in Rock Island, Province of...

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