Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Richard H. Feinauer

Richard H. Feinauer

Mar 23, 2011

Richard H. Feinauer, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2011 at Brian's House, age 73. The son of the late Oscar & Adeline (Pickleman) Feinauer, he was born February 23, 1938 in Auburn. Richard graduated from T.L. Handy High School and served in the U.S. Army as a sharpshooter. He retired from G.M. Powertrain after 32 years of...

Michael J. Miller

Michael J. Miller

Mar 22, 2011

Miller, Michael J. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Miller passed away March 22, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 53 years. Michael was born February 19, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. Michael is survived by his mother, three brothers and two sisters. At the request of Mr. Miller Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at the...

Gary G. Giffin

Gary G. Giffin

Mar 22, 2011

Gary G. Giffin, of Kissimmee, FL & Essexville, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in Kissimmee, FL, age75. The son of the late Clifford & Laura (Graham) Giffin, he was born November 25, 1935 in Bay City. Gary served with the US Air Force. He was a retired 18 wheeler driver. Gary was a member of the NRA and...

Darien Lopez

Darien Lopez

Mar 21, 2011

Darien Jerie Lopez, of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Monday March 21, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 4. He was born August 2, 2006 in Bay City. Darien was enrolled in the pre-school program at the YMCA. He was a very loving child and will be greatly missed. Darien is survived by his mother and father, Bobbi...

Sally J. (Behrmann) Nagel

Sally J. (Behrmann) Nagel

Mar 19, 2011

Nagel, Sally J. (Behrmann) Bay City, Michigan Sally passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at her residence. Age 67 years. The daughter of the late Edwin and Lucy (Goss) Behrmann was born March 14, 1944. She was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. Sally retired from the Bay City Public Schools as a bus driver. She enjoyed cooking,...

Paul W. Scholz Jr.

Paul W. Scholz Jr.

Mar 19, 2011

Paul passed away after a courageous battle with illness early Saturday morning, March 19, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 47 years. He was born November 3, 1963 in Bay City. Paul was employed by A-1 Truck Parts and Vice Commander of the Sons of the American Legion. Paul had a passion for his daughters, grilling and cooking. He...

Albert J. Klemish Jr. "Al"

Albert J. Klemish Jr. "Al"

Mar 18, 2011

Mr. Klemish passed away early Friday morning, March 18, 2011 at Bay Medical Care Facility. The son of the late Albert and Alma (Husen) Klemish Sr. was born July 31, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a member and Past Master of Wenona Lodge #256 F. & A.M., Bay City Consistory, Elf Khurafeh Shrine Center and a 33rd Degree Master...

Lucille Schumacher

Lucille Schumacher

Mar 18, 2011

Schumacher, Lucille, age 93, Kawkawlin, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, March 18, 2011 at Brian's House. The daughter of the late Omer and Louise (Leppeck) McCure was born September 14, 1917 in Bay City, Michigan. Lucille is survived by one daughter, Barbara (Gale) Hanover; seven grandchildren, Terri (Russell) Vittitow, Caren (Richard) Kolb, Lori Hanover, Jill (Tony Goodrich) Baird,...

Gerald H. Quigley

Gerald H. Quigley

Mar 16, 2011

Gerald H. "Jerry" Quigley of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at his residence. The son of the late Joseph and Helena Quigley was born February 7, 1954 in Bay City. He was an extreme sports enthusiast. Jerry was competitive by nature whether playing cards or scrabble his goal was to win. He is survived by four sisters,...

Patty J. Betzold

Patty J. Betzold

Mar 15, 2011

Patty J. Betzold, of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 15, 2011 at her residence, age 54. She was born March 12, 1957 in Bay City and has resided here her entire life. Patty is survived by her daughter, Amanda Betzold & fiance Matt Krol of Bay City; two granddaughters, Brianna & Megan; three sisters, Ruby & Don...

Roy Edward Mersdorf

Roy Edward Mersdorf

Mar 15, 2011

Roy Edward Mersdorf, of Crawfordville, FL formerly of Bay City, passed away on Tuesday March 15, 2011 at his residence, age 62. He was born October 28, 1948 in Bay City. Roy was a graduate of T.L. Handy High School and served with the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He has been a resident of Florida for the last...

Jerald J. Newcombe

Jerald J. Newcombe

Mar 14, 2011

Jerald J. Newcombe, of Bay City, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 at Brian's House, age 93 years. The son of the late Lee and Lydia (Simmons) Newcombe, he was born December 22, 1917 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a life member of the...

Barbara E. Cooley

Barbara E. Cooley

Mar 14, 2011

Cooley, Barbara E. Bay City, Michigan Barbara (Mosher) Cooley passed away peacefully, on March 14, 2011 at Brian's House following a brief illness. Barbara was born in Bay City to the late Florence and Howard Mosher on February 1, 1927 and has resided in Bay City most of her life. Barbara was married to Russell Cooley on June 1, 1946...

Wanda Van Tol

Wanda Van Tol

Mar 11, 2011

Mrs. Wanda Van Tol, Bay City, Michigan, passed away late Friday evening, March 11, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 67 years. The daughter of the late Marion and Melva (Strouse) Woodford was born August 9, 1943 in Alma, MI. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Wanda is survived by her husband; Ronald Van Tol whom she...

Gladys M. Neitzke

Gladys M. Neitzke

Mar 11, 2011

Mrs. Gladys M. Neitzke, of Bay City, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 at Brian's House. Age 94 years. She was born December 30, 1916 to the late David and Margaret Arnold in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. On May 14, 1947 she married Edgar Neitzke and...

Elsie Mae Fortin

Elsie Mae Fortin

Mar 9, 2011

Elsie Mae Fortin June 19, 1911 - March 9, 2011 Just three months shy of her 100th birthday, Elsie Mae Fortin has passed away at her home on N. Dean Street in Bay City, Michigan, surrounded by friends and family on this very fitting Ash Wednesday. Born to Marie Louise and Henry "Shorty" Fostin in the town of Standish, Michigan,...

Glen "Chip" C. Hartley

Glen "Chip" C. Hartley

Mar 6, 2011

Hartley, Glen C. "Chip" Bay City, Michigan Glen C. "Chip" Hartley passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 56 years. He was born October 2, 1954 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, he was employed in retail management for many years...

Ruth Holbrook

Ruth Holbrook

Mar 5, 2011

Ruth Holbrook, of Bay City, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Tendercare Nursing Home of Cass City, age 88. The daughter of the late Henry & Mary (Etchill) Schrader, she was born December 5, 1922 in Collinsville, Illinois. Ruth was married to Roy Edward Holbrook and he preceded her in death in June of 1992. Ruth is survived by...

Peter Paul Chernavage

Peter Paul Chernavage

Mar 5, 2011

Chernavage, Peter Paul Bay City, Michigan Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Age 79 years. The son of the late Peter and Anna (Domahowski) Chernavage was born February 1, 1932 in Pennsylvania. Peter was a member St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and an avid antique car enthusiast....

Florence Z. Newcombe

Florence Z. Newcombe

Mar 5, 2011

Florence Z. Newcombe, of Bay City, passed away Saturday March 5, 2011 at Brian's House, age 91. The daughter of the late Walter & Edith (Kivet) Schrader, she was born February 8, 1920 in Alpena. Florence was a member of First United Methodist Church. She retired from Bay City Public Schools as a cafeteria manager. Florence loved to cook, read,...

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