Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Joseph H. Rikle

Joseph H. Rikle

Aug 5, 2012

Rikle, Joseph H. of Bay City, Michigan passed away Sunday evening August 5, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 68 years. The son of the late Anna Mina and James William Rikle was born September 16, 1943 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Joe retired from Michigan Sugar Company in Carrollton, Michigan as a...

Lylah Belle Barnt

Lylah Belle Barnt

Aug 4, 2012

Barnt, Lylah Belle Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Barnt passed away August 4, 2012 at Carriage House in Bay City at the age of 95. The former Lylah Belle Brown was born July 3, 1917 in Lambertville, Monroe County, Michigan. She married the late Henry Clayton Barnt on November 25, 1937 in Sylvania, Ohio and moved to Bay City following their...

Theodore J. Sexton

Theodore J. Sexton

Aug 2, 2012

Mr. Sexton passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his residence at the age of 64 years. He was born January 7, 1948 in Wyandotte, MI. Mr. Sexton retired from G.M. Powertrain Bay City Plant. He was a member of the River Rouge Masonic Lodge #511 and Local #362. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, his monthly meetings with...

Roy E. Knotts

Roy E. Knotts

Aug 2, 2012

Roy passed away Thursday, August 6, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 64 years. He served with the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife; Rose Knott. Funeral and committal services will take place Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be James and Dianna Sprung with...

Mary L. Thompson

Mary L. Thompson

Aug 1, 2012

Mrs. Thompson passed away early Wednesday morning, August 1, 2012 at Brian's House at the age of 73 years. The daughter of the late Oscar and Cecelia (Ciosek) VanDe Vyvere was born December 4, 1938 in Bay City. She was an avid bingo player and slot machine player at the casino. She enjoyed going down to Vets Park with her...

Rosemary "Toots" Hair

Rosemary "Toots" Hair

Aug 1, 2012

Hair, Rosemary "Toots" (Dorey) Essexville, Michigan Rosemary made her journey with the Good Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 after loosing her bout to cancer. Age 69 years. She was born July 16, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan. Rosemary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She spent most of her life at home raising her family...

Steve C, Rosiek

Steve C, Rosiek

Aug 1, 2012

Rosiek, Steve C. of Bay City, Michigan passed away late Wednesday evening August 1, 2012 at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age 90 years. He was born March 3, 1922 in Omer, Michigan. Steve was a member of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church and served with the United States Army. On June 7, 1947 he married his wife of 64...

Patricia Rachael Lisius

Patricia Rachael Lisius

Jul 29, 2012

Lisius, Patricia Rachel (Ogger) of Linwood, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning July 29, 2012 at Auburn Care Center. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Charles and Waunita (St. John) Ogger was born June 29, 1934 in Newberry, Michigan. She was a member of St. Bartholomew Ev. Lutheran Church, where she served as a choir member and was...

Dorothy May Martin

Dorothy May Martin

Jul 29, 2012

Martin, Dorothy May of Bay City, Michigan passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Brian's House surrounded by her loving husband and children at the age of 85 years. The daughter of the late Otis and Laura Mary (Bedell) Gary was born April 14, 1927 in Beaver Township, Bay County, Michigan. Dorothy was a member of St. Vincent de Paul...

Viola A. Schwartz

Viola A. Schwartz

Jul 27, 2012

Schwartz, Viola A. of Bay City, Michigan passed away Friday afternoon July 27, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 92 years. She was born March 22, 1920 in Buena Vista Township. She was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and was a longterm member of the Ladies Aid where she served as president and secretary, Viola graduated from...

James J. Volk, Jr.

James J. Volk, Jr.

Jul 27, 2012

James J. Volk, Jr., of Bay City, passed away Friday July 27, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region, age 50. He was born October 17, 1961 in Bay City. James graduated from John Glenn High School in 1979 and then served in the U.S. Air Force. He was currently employed by Forward Corp. James loved his family and he liked hunting...

Elmer H. Drescher

Elmer H. Drescher

Jul 27, 2012

Elmer H. Drescher Bay City, Michigan Elmer H. Drescher, of Bay City, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away early Friday morning, July 27, 2012 at his residence, age 94. The son of the late Henry & Bertha (Ott) Drescher, he was born February 22, 1918 in Bay County. Elmer was a lifelong farmer. He was a man of great...

Jean B. Murray

Jean B. Murray

Jul 21, 2012

Murray, Jean B. of Bay City, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Brian's House. Age 82 years. The daughter of the late Paul and Josephine Jablonski was born December 4, 1929 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Jean graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1947 and continued her education at Michigan...

Eveline M. Picardy

Eveline M. Picardy

Jul 21, 2012

Picardy, Eveline M. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Picardy passed away early Saturday morning, July 21, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 92 years. The daughter of the late Anthony and Katherine (Janowiak) Pawlicki was born September 9, 1919 in Bay City. Mrs. Picardy was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time...

Esther Ziegler

Esther Ziegler

Jul 19, 2012

Esther (Schmidt) Ziegler Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Esther (Schmidt) Ziegler, of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at her residence, age 84. The daughter of the late Christ & Eva Schmidt, she was born May 24, 1928 in Chicago, IL. Esther retired from Consumers Power in Bay City. She was a member of St. John's Ev....

Carl A. Gies

Carl A. Gies

Jul 19, 2012

Carl passed away Thursday morning, July 19, 2012 at the Caretel Inns of the Tri Cities at the age of 96 years. The son of the late Peter and Elsie (Kiesel) Gies was born November 14, 1915 in Bay City. Carl was a retired farmer and also retired from Kundinger Chevrolet. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening...

James Walker McCallum

James Walker McCallum

Jul 15, 2012

Mr. McCallum passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 15, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 83 years. The son of the late Duncan and Cristina McCallum was born January 11, 1929 in Bay City. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #414. Mr. McCallum retired as a...

Noreen A. Conley

Noreen A. Conley

Jul 15, 2012

Conley, Noreen A. of Bay City, Michigan. Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away early Sunday morning July 15, 2012 at the Carriage House of Bay City following a long fight with Multiple Sclerosis. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late Aleck and Lorena (Garner) Gunther was born August 8, 1932 in Bay City and has resided...

Susan Virginia (Rex) Roberts

Susan Virginia (Rex) Roberts

Jul 15, 2012

Roberts, Susan Virginia (Rex) of Essexville, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning July 15, 2012 at her residence with her family at her side. Age 67 years. The daughter of the late Arthur Mars and Geraldine Beatrice (LeyGreff) Rex was born July 15, 1945 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a member of...

William Wayne Lopez, Sr.

William Wayne Lopez, Sr.

Jul 13, 2012

William Wayne Lopez, Sr. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Lopez passed away Friday morning July 13, 2012 at Brian's House, age 64. The son of the late Ynez & Belma (Dietlein) Lopez, he was born August 4, 1947 in Bay City. William served with the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and was currently a member of the American Legion Post #18. He...

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