Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Leonard E. Furtaw
May 24, 2014
Leonard passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, May 24, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 83 years. The son of the late Earl and Leona (Goulet) Furtaw was born March 27, 1931 in Bay City, MI and has been a lifelong resident. Leonard was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. He retired form Borden Dairy as a truck driver....
Grace Ann Phillips
May 21, 2014
Grace passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Benjamin and Grace (Deman) LaBelle was born June 21, 1935 in Bad Axe, MI. Grace was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Grace was a volunteer for many years in the gift shop at McLaren Bay Region. She also enjoyed...
William M. Kolb
May 21, 2014
Mr. Kolb passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. Age 85 years. The son of the late Frederick J. and Josephine (Leiman) Kolb was born August 17, 1928 in Bay City. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Ev. Lutheran Church and retired from Kerkau Manufacturing Company as an operator. Bill...
Ann Matejcak
May 20, 2014
Ann Matejcak, 101, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Bay City, MI, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2014. She was born in Saginaw, MI on April 2, 1913. Ann lived in Charlotte, NC with her daughter for over 5 years. She lived a long and happy life and attributed her longevity to square dancing with her husband for 55 years....
Marvin G. Vogtmann
May 16, 2014
Marvin G. Vogtmann Bay City, Michigan Mr. Marvin G. Vogtmann died at home on Friday, May 16, 2014 under hospice care. He was born on September 20, 1924 to George & Alfrieda (Krieger) Vogtmann in Bay City. He retired as a machinist from RWC, Inc. in 1989. Marvin's first wife, Evangeline (Kube) died on March 5, 1972. He is survived...
Shirleyann Smith
May 15, 2014
Shirleyann Smith Essexville, Michigan Mrs. Smith passed away peacefully early Thursday morning May 15, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 75 years. She was born February 21, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan and has resided in this area all of her life. She was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and graduated from Bay City...
Albert O. "Butch" Smith
May 13, 2014
Smith, Albert O. "Butch" Bay City, Michigan Albert has been ill and hospitalized since the end of March, passing away on the evening of Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Covenant Health Care-Cooper I.C.U. with his adopted family by his side. The daughter of the late Albert O. and Velma Baker Smith was born February 21, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan....
Betty Elaine (Luepnitz) Szeszulski
May 12, 2014
Betty Elaine Szeszulski (Luepnitz) Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 12, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79 years. She was born December 6, 1934 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Betty graduated from T.L. Handy High School, enjoyed sewing, dancing, motorcycling and her family...
Robert J. Sheesley
May 11, 2014
Sheesley, Robert J. "Bob" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Sheesley passed away Sunday afternoon May 11, 2014 at his residence at the age of 83 years. He was born February 9, 1931 in Plainview, Ohio. Bob started his career as a furnace installer for Sun Furnace and went on to work as a custodian at Hampton Township Hall and Allen Medical...
Linda L. Tober
May 8, 2014
Linda L. Tober Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Tober passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 68 years. She was born May 9, 1945 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Linda was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, she was employed for many years in the Bay County...
James L. Ashmore Jr.
May 6, 2014
Ashmore, James L. Jr. Essexville, Michigan Mr. Ashmore passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his residence. Age 50 years. James was born October 20, 1963 in Portsmouth, VA. James enjoyed painting ceramics, playing softball and hanging out with his grandson. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Tigers and U of M Fan. Mr. Ashmore is survived by his...
David Joseph Penkala
May 3, 2014
Mr. David Joseph Penkala, of Bay City, passed away Saturday evening, May 3, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family, age 73. The son of the late Joseph & June (Cole) Penkala, he was born June 18, 1940 in Bay City. David served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He retired from Prestolite Corp. in 1984. David played the accordion...
Larry E. Mis
May 2, 2014
Larry E. Mis Kawkawlin, Michigan The Angels took our loving husband, father, grandfather to his heavenly home Friday afternoon May 2, 2014 from McLaren Bay Region at the age of 77 years. He was born September 3, 1936 in Caro, Michigan to the late Henry and Phyllis (Peters) Mis. Larry attended Grace Church and the American Legion Post 18. He...
Douglas B. Myles
Apr 29, 2014
Myles, Douglas B. Essexville, Michigan Douglas B. Myles passed away on April 29th, 2014 in Essexville at the age of 50. He was born on October 23, 1963 and was the beloved son of Mary Myles and the late Gordon Myles. He was a kind and generous man with a good sense of humor and big heart. He was a...
William Knaub
Apr 25, 2014
Knaub, William Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Bay City Mr. Knaub passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at Covenant Health Care Copper. Age 96 years. The son of the late George and Elizabeth (Traudt) Knaub was born February 12, 1918 in Hillrose, CO. William was a member of Mt. Olive Ev. Lutheran Church, was a veteran of WWII serving in the...
Mary E. Reed
Apr 23, 2014
Mary Evelyn Reed, of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Oakwood Hospital in Wayne, MI, age 78. The daughter of the late John H. & Mable E. (Brown) Weck, she was born August 4, 1935 in Reed City. Mary worked as a cook for 35 years at Art's Bar in Lansing. She enjoyed computer games...
Merlin R. Coty
Apr 23, 2014
Coty, Merlin R. Bay City, Michigan Merlin passed away Wednesday morning, April 23, 2014 at Auburn Heights Senior Care in Auburn. Age 76 years. The son of the late Ernest and Myrtle (LeBaron) Coty was born October 22, 1937 in Merrill MI. Merlin was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He retired from Dow Chemical Company after 35 years...
Judith A. Sullivan
Apr 19, 2014
Judy (Hill) Sullivan, Bay City,age 65, passed away Saturday, April 19, suddenly at home. She was born on January 27, 1949 in Bay City, the daughter of Monica and Robert Hill. Judy was an amazing woman.. talented and funny. She was a "blast to be around"! She could tell stories that would leave everyone in "stitches"(and she did just that...
Dennis Lee Cole
Apr 16, 2014
Dennis Lee Cole"Denny""Petee"Bay City, Michigan Mr. Dennis Lee Cole, of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in West Branch, age 66. The son of the late Arthur F. & Estella M. (Crumbpacker) Cole, he was born February 10, 1948 in Cheboygan, MI. Dennis was currently employed as a Respiratory Therapist at Senior Home Health. He enjoyed...
Thomas W. Bliss
Apr 15, 2014
Tom died peacefully at home Tuesday morning, April 15, 2014 at the age of 76 years. The son of the late Everett S. and Thelma Mae (Collings) Bliss was born November 11, 1937 in Bad Axe, MI. Tom retired from Nodular Iron as a welder. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, Detroit Tigers, golf and doing crossword puzzles. Tom was an avid...
