Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

William H. "Bill" Smith

William H. "Bill" Smith

Oct 2, 2013

Bill passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Bay Shores Nursing Home at the age of 82 years. The son of the late William McIntosh and Alice (Kolb) Smith was born June 4, 1931 in Bay City, MI. Bill retired as a truck driver from Roadway Express. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S....

John G. Young

John G. Young

Oct 2, 2013

John G. Young, age 90 years died on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Hampton. He was born to John and Catherine (O'Neill) Young on April 26, 1923 in Bay City, where he resided most of his life. John was married to Georgia C. (Kennedy) Young on November 3rd 1951 in Ludington, MI and celebrated 62 wonderful years...

Anthony "Tony" H. Fournier

Anthony "Tony" H. Fournier

Oct 1, 2013

Fournier, Anthony H. "Tony" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Fournier passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at McLaren - Bay Region at the age of 83 years. The son of the late Charles and Eva (Savage) Fournier was born July 21, 1930 in Auburn, Michigan. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, retired as a truck driver from...

Lukas Michael Lynch

Lukas Michael Lynch

Oct 1, 2013

Lukas Michael Lynch, of Kawkawlin, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. He was born on June 5, 2013. Lukas was a loving, sweet little boy who was full of life. Lukas is survived by his devoted parents, Matthew & Sara (Card) Lynch; his grandparents, Dan & Maria Lynch and Charles & Barbara Card; his great-grandparents, Eli & Lucille...

Melisa M. Kukla

Melisa M. Kukla

Sep 29, 2013

Melisa passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, September 29, 2013 at her residence at the age of 34 years. She was born August 13, 1979 in Saginaw MI. Melisa was employed at McLaren Bay Region as Lead Sonographer. She was an honorary member of the Frankenlust Township Fire Dept. Melisa was a loving and devoted wife and mother who was very...

Dorothy Schramm Bleistein

Dorothy Schramm Bleistein

Sep 28, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy Schramm Bleistein, of Bay City, passed away Saturday night, September 28, 2013 in her residence at Sheffield Place, age 86. The daughter of the late Otto G. & Florence N. (Rosecrans) Schramm, she was born November 10, 1926 in Bay City. Dorothy was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was retired from the U.S. Government. Dorothy...

Rick J. Essex

Rick J. Essex

Sep 26, 2013

Rick J. Essex National City, MI Formerly of Essexville, MI Rick J. Essex, 65, of National City, MI, passed away Sept. 26, 2013 after a short, difficult battle with cancer. He was born on July 21, 1948 to Carl Essex and the late Shirley Rank, in Essexville, MI. Rick graduated Essexville Garber High School in 1967 and enlisted in the...

Wilma Jean "Billie" Beson

Wilma Jean "Billie" Beson

Sep 25, 2013

Billie passed away Wednesday evening, September 25, 2013 at her residence at the age of 67 years. The daughter of the late Ruben and Delores Slee was born February 23, 1946 in Bay City, MI. Billie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, also loved her dog, animals, enjoyed dancing, being outdoors, she was a very gentle and...

Lynn Anne Burch

Lynn Anne Burch

Sep 25, 2013

Lynn Anne Burch, of Pinconning, passed away Wednesday, morning September 25, 2013 at Bay Shores Nursing Home at the age of 54years. The daughter of the late John and Ruth Burch was born August 26, 1959 in Bay City MI. Lynn enjoyed listening to music, especially the Beatles and she also enjoyed her pet dog, Nona. Lynn was a member...

William T. LaLonde

William T. LaLonde

Sep 24, 2013

LaLonde, William T. Bay City, Michigan Mr. LaLonde passed Tuesday September 24, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Age 87 years. He was born June 8, 1926 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Bill was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1944 and...

Thomas W. Holman

Thomas W. Holman

Sep 23, 2013

Holman, Thomas W. (Formerly of Auburn) Essexville, Michigan Tom Holman passed away peacefully Monday, September 23, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region following a courageous battle of prostate cancer with his family by his side. Age 70 years. The son of the late Walter and Betty (Clark) Holman was born December 14, 1942 in Northville, MI. Tom retired from BASF as...

Ernest J. Zeilinger, Jr.

Ernest J. Zeilinger, Jr.

Sep 20, 2013

Zeilinger, Ernest J. Jr. "Ernie" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Zeilinger passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at Bay Shores Nursing Home age 87 years. He was born September 9, 1926 in Bay City to the late Ernest J. and Margaret (Bauer) Zeilinger, Sr. and has resided here all of his life. Ernie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Martha J. Schleben

Martha J. Schleben

Sep 19, 2013

Schleben, Martha J. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Schleben passed away Thursday September 19, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 84 years. She was born August 14, 1929 in Findley, Ohio to the late Virgil P. and Dorothy (Shepard) Foltz. Martha was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, retired from J.L. Hudsons as a secretary in the human...

Virginia A. Newton

Virginia A. Newton

Sep 18, 2013

Newton, Virginia A. Hampton Township Essexville, Michigan Mrs. Newton passed away early Wednesday morning September 18, 2013 at The Carriage House of Bay City at the age of 88years. She was born April 24, 1925 in Light, Arkansas. Virginia was a member of Fraser Road Church of God, she retired from Bay Lanes Bowling Alley and McDonalds Restaurant on Center...

Mary Louise Kilvington

Mary Louise Kilvington

Sep 17, 2013

Mrs. Mary Louise Kilvington, of Bay City, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 17, 2013 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, age 91. The daughter of the late Fred B. & Frances (Bell) Rogers, she was born March 23, 1922 in Bay City. Mary is survived by two children, Debrah (James) Ralph of West Branch and Charles F. Kilvington of...

Marilyn L. Wilczynski

Marilyn L. Wilczynski

Sep 16, 2013

Mrs. Marilyn L. Wilczynski, of Bay City, our loving daughter, wife and mother, passed away early Monday morning, September 16, 2013 at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer which she has fought since 2010, at the age of 58. She was born November 4, 1954 in Bay City. Marilyn was a graduate of T.L. Handy High School. She...

Elois M. Piotrowski

Elois M. Piotrowski

Sep 15, 2013

Piotrowski, Elois M. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Piotrowski passed away Sunday evening September 15, 2013 at Bay Shores Nursing Center at the age of 90 years with her family at her side. The daughter of the late Fred and Irene (Gauthier) Friebe was born October 5, 1922 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was...

Thomas W. Hitchcock

Thomas W. Hitchcock

Sep 15, 2013

Mr. Hitchcock passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 88 years. The son of the late Thomas J. and Ila Hitchcock was born December 12, 1924 in East Jordan, Michigan. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mr. Hitchcock retired as the supervising auditor for the M.E.S.C office after 38 years...

Barbara J. Gaertner

Barbara J. Gaertner

Sep 13, 2013

Mrs. Gaertner passed away early Friday morning, September 13, 2013 at Bay Medical Care Facility. The daughter of the late Daniel M. and Jessie (Scott) Wood was born March 4, 1917 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs. Gaertner retired from the Law Offices of Wood & Wood. She had a great love...

Joseph "Joe" Butinar

Joseph "Joe" Butinar

Sep 11, 2013

Butinar, Joseph "Joe" Bay City, Michigan Joe passed away September 11, 2013 at the Bangor Rd. A.F.C. Home. He was born November 4, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was formerly employed at Do-All. Surviving are one step-brother; Joseph Slabic, one step-sister; Sophie Rowley and all his friends at the Bangor Rd. A.F.C. Home. He was predeceased by his parents,two half...

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