Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

E. Mark Janz

E. Mark Janz

Jan 21, 2012

Janz, E. Mark, 42, of Bay City, Michigan, died of brain cancer on January 21, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Mark battled cancer the same way he faced life: with humor, courage and a deep faith in God. Mark was born March 10, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan to Edwin S. and Mildred H. (Hammerbacher-Wuepper) Janz. He graduated from Bangor...

Harold H. Doorn

Harold H. Doorn

Jan 21, 2012

Doorn, Harold H. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Doorn passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 84 years. The son of the late Andrew and Edna (Wiersma) Doorn was born August 30, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Harold was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed country western music, square dancing, RV'ing, wintering in...

Deborah A. Curler

Deborah A. Curler

Jan 18, 2012

Deborah A. Curler, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 64 years. She was born October 25, 1947 in Bay City MI. Deborah was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She graduated from Handy High School in 1965 and graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in English. Deborah retired...

Mary Jane Fahnenstiel

Mary Jane Fahnenstiel

Jan 18, 2012

Fahnenstiel, Mary Jane Essexville, Michigan Mrs. Fahnenstiel passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Brittany Manor. Age 70 years. The daughter of the late Martin and Evelyn (Luczak) Seifferly was born June 1, 1941 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Fahnenstiel is survived by two daughters, Susan (John) Kozubal and Sherri Fahnenstiel; four grandchildren, Joshua (Megan) Kozubal, Jeremy Kozubal, Jessica Kozubal...

Chester M. Sikorski

Chester M. Sikorski

Jan 17, 2012

Sikorski, Chester M. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Sikorski passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. Age 82 years. The son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Tomczak) Sikorski was born December 27, 1929 in Linwood, MI. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Salvation Army. Mr. Sikorski was...

Edna M. Bennett

Edna M. Bennett

Jan 14, 2012

Bennett, Edna M. of Essexville, Michigan passed away late Saturday evening January 14, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 88 years. She was born May 11, 1923 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She attended St. Stanislaus grade school until 1939 and graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1942. Mrs. Bennett was...

Harry D. Schwartz

Harry D. Schwartz

Jan 12, 2012

Harry D. Schwartz, of Bay City, passed away Thursday January 12, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 82. The son of the late Harry Adam & Mary (Dahlke) Schwartz, he was born May 4, 1929 in Bay City. Harry graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1947. He served with the US Army in Germany during the Korean...

Rose Mary (Finazzi) Militello

Rose Mary (Finazzi) Militello

Jan 11, 2012

Militello, (Finazzi) Rose Mary of Bay City, Michigan passed away Wednesday afternoon January 11, 2012 at Brian's House. Age 94 years. She was born August 27, 1917 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late John and Emma (Adragna) Finazzi. She was a member of F.O.E. Ladies Auxiliary, St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, the Altar Society and senior citizens society. She and her...

Eron E. Harris

Eron E. Harris

Jan 10, 2012

Harris, Eron E. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Harris passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at his residence. Age 33 years. Eron was born July 27, 1978 in Bay City, Michigan, he enjoyed fishing, body building and boxing. Eron is survived by his mother, Yvonne Harris; step father, Ted Mouw; two brothers, Mark Corrion and Eric (Angela) Harris and three nephews,...

Carl Elmer Niemi

Carl Elmer Niemi

Jan 9, 2012

Niemi, Carl Elmer Essexville, Michigan Carl passed Monday, January 9, 2012 at his residence. Age 85 years. The son of the late David and Selma (Nystrom) Niemi was born August 29, 1926 in Spirit, WI. He was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and a former member and president of St. Matthews Church. Carl retired from Ironworkers Local # 25....

Wayne Michael Dorey

Wayne Michael Dorey

Jan 9, 2012

Wayne M. Dorey, of Essexville, passed away suddenly Monday January 9, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 56.  The son of the late Chester & Ethelyn (Barber) Dorey, he was born May 27, 1955 in Bay City. Wayne is survived by a sister, Rosemary Hair of Essexville, with whom he resided; nieces & nephews, Dawn (Mike) Esseltine, Sally Hair...

Clarence V. "Sonny" Bennett

Clarence V. "Sonny" Bennett

Jan 7, 2012

Clarence Victor 'Sonny' Bennett, formerly of Bay City, currently of Bellaire, MI passed away Saturday January 7, 2012 at Charlevoix Area Hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident, age 82. The son of the late Victor & Vallery (Wanless) Bennett, he was born January 27, 1929 in Bay City. He was a member of the Bellaire United Methodist Church...

Diane J. Geiling

Diane J. Geiling

Jan 6, 2012

Geiling, Diane J. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Geiling passed away Friday, January 06, 2012 at her residence. Age 53 years. Diane was born October 18, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan, she enjoyed quilting, gardening, traveling, going to the casino and loved spending time with her family and friends. Diane is survived by her husband, Aaron D. Geiling; one son, Timothy Reinhardt;...

Marian Jean Lingle

Marian Jean Lingle

Jan 6, 2012

Lingle, Marian Jean Bay City, Michigan Marian passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 75 years. The daughter of the late Carl and Irene Bremer was born March 7, 1936 in Saginaw, MI. She loved the company her poodle Baby provided, enjoyed cooking, watching soap operas and spending time with friends. Marian is survived by...

Hilda June Cadieux

Hilda June Cadieux

Jan 5, 2012

Funeral Arrangements are in complete at this time an will be announced later.

John S. Koziatek

John S. Koziatek

Jan 5, 2012

Koziatek, John S. Bay City, Michigan passed away early Thursday morning January 5, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born October 27, 1962 in Mt. Clemens, MI. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. John was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #414 and Bishop Murphy Assembly 4th Degree. He...

Alice H. LaBelle

Alice H. LaBelle

Jan 5, 2012

Alice H. LaBelle, of Bay City, passed away Thursday night January 5, 2012 at Bay Shores Nursing Center, age 96. She was born May 21, 1915 in Big Rapids to Joseph & Lena (Mason) Waldron. She married Peter E. LaBelle on October 17, 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1977. Alice was a member of St. Boniface Catholic...

Esther E. Wiesenauer

Esther E. Wiesenauer

Jan 5, 2012

Wiesenauer, Esther Eleanor Bay City, Michigan Esther passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Mid-Michigan Stratford Village in Midland. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Weiss) Feinauer was born February 21, 1926 in Bay City. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the altar guild and served many years as the church sexton. Esther...

Larry Obermiller

Larry Obermiller

Jan 3, 2012

Obermiller, Larry Bay City, Michigan Larry passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, morning January 31, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 77 years. The son of the late John and Evelyn (Germain) Obermiller was born June 3, 1934 in Bay City. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of Columbus Council #3590....

Dorothy E. Majeske

Dorothy E. Majeske

Dec 30, 2011

Majeske, Dorothy E. of Bay City, Michigan passed away Friday evening December 30, 2011 at the home of her daughter with her family at her side. Age 91 years. She was born March 12, 1920 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She is survived by one daughter; Susan Parker of Bay City, one son and...

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