Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Carson C. Nokes Sr.
Mar 27, 2025
Carson C. Nokes Sr. was born on May 9, 1957, in Sheridan, Michigan. He departed this life on March 27, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Carson was a devoted family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He is survived by his children, Carson (Jenna) Nokes Jr., Nicholas (Kayla) Nokes, and Julie (Julayne) Nokes; his...
Marlene Maurer
Mar 26, 2025
Marlene passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Toni & Trish House at the age of 83. The daughter of the late William and Irene (Leppien) Arndt was born November 3, 1941 in Linwood, Michigan. Marlene was a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church and enjoyed playing softball and watching the Detroit Tigers, but most of all...
Charles Delbert Chase Jr.
Mar 25, 2025
Charles Delbert Chase Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2025, at the age 69. Born on March 8, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan, Charles was known for his great sense of humor and the joy he brought to all who knew him.
Throughout his life, Charles embraced his passions with an enthusiasm...
Janice Bills
Mar 24, 2025
Janice (Lucier) Bills, 81, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. She was born in Leamington, Ontario, Canada on March 26, 1943 to Jean (Moore) and Harvey Lucier, Sr. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Bills, Sr. on October 18, 1958. Besides owning her own restaurant, she held many jobs throughout her life. She treasured most...
Patricia Altergott
Mar 23, 2025
Patricia passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Symphony Tri-Cities at the age of 56. The daughter of the late James and Jacqueline (Hodder) Jackson was born May 25, 1968 in Bay City, Michigan. Patricia worked at Saginaw Valley State University and sang with the SVSU choir. She was an avid Filker, worked security for various special events and...
Jared Wesley Frank II
Mar 21, 2025
Jared passed away at his home on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 51. Jared was born May 19, 1973 in Bay City, Michigan, he loved animals, fishing, hunting, teasing his sisters and was always willing to lend a helping hand, but most of all Jared enjoyed spending time with his family.
Jared is survived by his mother, Geraldine...
Mary E. Irby
Mar 20, 2025
Heaven gained the most lovable angel on the first day of Spring. Our sweet, kind, loving sister, aunt, niece and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 64. She was born on April 16, 1960 to the late Van and Elizabeth (Weiler) Irby Jr. in Bay City,...
Ardythe Ann Arnold
Mar 20, 2025
Ardythe passed away, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Brian’s House with her family by her side at the age of 77. She was born March 11, 1948 to the late Arthur and Loretta (Smart) Streu in Bay City, Michigan. Ardythe was the owner of Gift Box and was very dedicated to her family and her business endeavors. It was important...
Sharon Kay Marchlewicz
Mar 17, 2025
Sharon passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 68. The daughter of the late Julian and Helen (O’Hare) Marchlewicz was born January 4, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan. Sharon was a devout catholic and a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish. She started off as a co-op student for the school counting...
Christa Bessette "Biene"
Mar 16, 2025
Christa Bessette was born November 7th, 1936 in Berlin Germany. Christa made her transition on March 16th 2025 after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
As a German immigrant, she knew hardship and was driven to improve the lives of others in any way she could. It seemed that she could never quite enjoy something unless she was sharing...
Kane Elliott Crockett
Mar 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Kane Elliott Crockett. Kane passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital at the age of 28. Kane was born July 25, 1996 in Bellevue, Ohio and graduated from Clyde High School in 2014. Kanes life was filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion...
Alan "Al" D. Shook
Mar 13, 2025
Alan passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Great Lakes Rehab Center with his family by his side at the age of 75. He was born March 5, 1950 in Bay City, Michigan. Alan enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry work, watching Detroit Sports, and spending time with his family.
At the request of Alan, Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of...
Melvin Martin Helmreich
Mar 13, 2025
The Lord called Melvin home to be reunited with his wife of 59 years, Louise, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Bay Shores Senior Care in Bay City at the age of 90. He was born on August 16, 1934 to the late Martin and Elsie (Erlenbeck) Helmreich in Bay City, Michigan. He was baptized at St. John Amelith Church,...
Ronald John Kline "Ron"
Mar 11, 2025
, Ron passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 77. He was born on November 3, 1947 to the late Archie and Irene (Olson) Kline in Bay City, Michigan. He was an Army Veteran, stationed in Korea in the DMZ Zone. He was a...
Pastor Dorothy P. Finger "Dottie"
Mar 11, 2025
Our beloved mother Dottie passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 91. She was born on January 25, 1934 in Washington DC to the late Hugh and Dorothy (Lambert) Provine. She was a traveling Pastor for many years and had a heart of gold. She...
Donald "Don" Ira Dodge
Mar 11, 2025
Donald Ira Dodge, aged 97 years, beloved husband, father, step-father, grandfather and great grandfather was received into the arms of Our Lord on March 11, 2025. He lived a long and blessed life filled with so much love, joy and adventure!
He was born on January 19, 1928 to the late Clarence H. and Gertrude (Bacon) Dodge. Growing up in the...
Patricia M. Wald
Mar 10, 2025
Patricia M (Krantz) Wald, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the age of 87.
Patricia passed away at home, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family after a recurring battle with cancer.
Patricia enjoyed a full wonderful life. She was raised in Bay City, MI, and...
Carole Jane Schmidt
Mar 10, 2025
Carole passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 88. She was born July 28, 1936 to the late Emil and Jane (Brown) Merkle in Bay City, Michigan. Carole was a lifelong member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church. She also sang in the church choir. Carole enjoyed...
Joanne Kay Kaczmarek
Mar 10, 2025
Our devoted and loving mother Joanne passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Great Lakes Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 86. She was born to the late Roy and Anna (Fiebke) LaForge in Bay City on August 19, 1938, the oldest of the six J’s: Joanne, Judy, Jackie, Joyce, Jan and Jerri. Joanne...
Kathryn Kay Burch
Mar 8, 2025
Kathryn Kay Burch, a beloved matriarch, was born on January 25, 1939, in Salina, Kansas, and passed away on March 8, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center with her family by her side at the age of 86. She touched the lives of many with her unwavering kindness, warm spirit, and infectious sense of humor. Kathryn had a unique ability to...
