Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Judith Elaine Lagalo

Judith Elaine Lagalo

Nov 1, 2011

Lagalo, Judith Elaine of Bay City, Michigan. Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away Tuesday morning, November 1, 2011 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Age 58 years. She was born May 15, 1953 in Sebewaing, Michigan to the late Albert and Ottilie (Blasi) Gaeth. Judy was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, was...

Chris W. Perez

Chris W. Perez

Oct 30, 2011

Chris W. Perez, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 44 years. He was born November 16, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan. Chris was a 1986 graduate of T.L. Handy High School, enjoyed fishing, loved life and most of all enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by...

Leo Henry Kessler

Leo Henry Kessler

Oct 29, 2011

Kessler, Leo Henry Bay City, Michigan Leo passed away October 29, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Age 79 years. The son of the late Henry and Agnes (Gromaski) Kessler was born July 21, 1932 in Essexville, MI. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Bay County Home Builders Association and the Loyal Order of the Moose...

Emmons Charles "Joe" Engelhardt Jr.

Emmons Charles "Joe" Engelhardt Jr.

Oct 29, 2011

Emmons Charles Engelhardt Jr. "Joe", of Bay City, Michigan, age 65, died Saturday October 29, 2011 after a long illness. Emmons "Joe" was born and lived all his life in Bay City. He was President of the family business, Engelhardt Construction Company, were he worked from the age of 15 until his retirement. Joe loved his work and was born...

William H. Houvener

William H. Houvener

Oct 27, 2011

Houvener, William Henry Bay City, Michigan William ("Bill, Butch") H. Houvener, age 68, passed away on October 27, 2011 while deer hunting in Texas. He was born July 31, 1943 in Bay City to Henry Clay and Helen Marguerite (nee Haley) Houvener who have preceded him in death. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and served...

David A. Sitkowski

David A. Sitkowski

Oct 24, 2011

Sitkowski, David A. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Sitkowski passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 61 years. The son of the late Stanley and Charlotte (Malek) Sitkowski was born January 15, 1950 in Pontiac, Michigan. David is survived by his wife the former Pat Kram; four children, Corey (Maria) Sitkowski, Michael (Amy) Sitkowski, Jacob (Mindy)...

David Allen Walter

David Allen Walter

Oct 23, 2011

David passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center, Midland, MI. Age 52 years. He was born January 30, 1959 in Bay City, At his request cremation has taken place and no services are being planned at this time.

Lila J. Colestock

Lila J. Colestock

Oct 23, 2011

Colestock, Lila J. Bay City, Michigan Lila Colestock went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, October 23, 2011 at Brian's House. She was born April 4, 1926 to the late Carl and Ida (Meyer) Sinn in a little house on Henry Street in Bay City. She spent her teenage years at 300 Alp Street with her parents and...

Carol J. Parker

Carol J. Parker

Oct 22, 2011

Carol J. Parker, of Bay City, passed away Saturday night October 22, 2011 at Brian's House, age 80. The daughter of the late Roy & Ethel (Bedell) Hartley, she was born October 7, 1931 in Kawkawlin. Carol was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church where she was active with Christian education and was also a Sunday school teacher and...

Meta A.M. Osterhout

Meta A.M. Osterhout

Oct 21, 2011

Meta A.M. Osterhout, of Bay City, passed away Friday morning October 21, 2011 at Red Oaks A.F.C., age 95. The daughter of the late Edward & Anna (Schwenn) Ruhlig, she was born November 21, 1915. Meta was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Zion Women's Guild. She was retired from Ray's Food Fair. Mrs. Osterhout is survived by...

Johanna (Laubhan) Bauer

Johanna (Laubhan) Bauer

Oct 20, 2011

Bauer, Johanna (Laubhan) of Bay City passed away early Thursday, October 20, 2011 at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age 90 years. She was born June 4, 1921 in Bay City and has resided all of her life. She was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, was a retired farmers wife and most of all enjoyed spending...

Linda D. Grooms

Linda D. Grooms

Oct 18, 2011

Linda D. Grooms, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday evening October 18, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 63. The daughter of the late Albert & Bertha (Case) Austin, she was born July 11, 1948 in Bay City. Linda is survived by her two sons, Christopher Killey and Jason Killey both of Bay City; granddaughter, Shianna Killey; her special friend,...

Blanche Wieland

Blanche Wieland

Oct 18, 2011

Wieland, Blanche of Bay City, Michigan passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2011 at Brian's House. Age 87 years. She was born July 21, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan and has resided here all of her life. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church for over fifty years and was formerly employed at Ford's Clothing Store for many years...

Garth "Popeye" Oren Blackburn

Garth "Popeye" Oren Blackburn

Oct 17, 2011

Blackburn, Garth Oren, "Popeye" of Bay City, Michigan (formerly of Saginaw) passed away Monday morning, October 17, 2011 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Age 73 years. He was born February 3, 1938 in Breckenridge, Michigan to the late Darwin and Christine (Lotridge) Blackburn. Garth enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening and especially meticulously maintaining his yard. He was a former...

Jeannette G. Waldie

Jeannette G. Waldie

Oct 16, 2011

Waldie, Jeannette G. Linwood, Michigan Mrs. Waldie passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Brian's House. Age 95 years. The daughter of the late frank and Grace (Schuffelburg) Montgomery was born January 11, 1916 in Kennebunkport, Maine. Mrs. Waldie loved knitting and reading. Jeannette is survived by two sons, Donald (Mary Simon) Waldie and Dennis (Char) Waldie; one daughter, Deborah...

Benjamin R. Lauria Jr.

Benjamin R. Lauria Jr.

Oct 15, 2011

Lauria, Benjamin R. Jr. Linwood, Michigan Ben passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center in Midland. He was born May 8, 1944. Ben retired from Buick Motor Division in Flint, MI. He was known as "The other Egg Man" and was an avid Detroit Tiger Fan. He is survived by his children; Benjamin R. (Danielle) Lauria...

Dale Wilson Brownlee II

Dale Wilson Brownlee II

Oct 14, 2011

Brownlee, Dale W. II Saginaw, Michigan Formerly of Bay City, Michigan Dale passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at Brian's House. Age 55 years. The son of the late Dale Wilson and Elsie (Killgrove) Brownlee Sr. was born July 2, 1956 in Bay City. He was formerly employed at R.W.C. He was a member of Old Town Christian Outreach Center...

Nina Margaret Wieland

Nina Margaret Wieland

Oct 14, 2011

Nina Margaret Wieland, of Kawkawlin, Michigan, passed away Friday morning, October 14, 2011 at Brian's House, at the Age of 95. She was born in Kawkawlin, Michigan to George and Freda (Gies) Knochel on December 10, 1915. She married Erwin (Dewey) Wieland on May 14, 1939. He predeceased her on June 27, 2009. She was a member of the Apostolic...

Patricia Ann Seeley

Patricia Ann Seeley

Oct 14, 2011

Seeley, Patricia Ann, Age 80 years of Bay City, (Formerly of Saginaw) passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011 in Bay City, Michigan. She was born on November 1, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of the late Robert and Geraldine (Slee) Gray. Pat retired from Saginaw Township Schools and was a foster care parent for many years. In...

Betty June Becker

Betty June Becker

Oct 13, 2011

Becker, Betty June (Stanley) Bay City, Michigan Betty passed away early Thursday morning, October 13, 2011 at Brian's House. Age 80 years. The daughter of the late James and Helen (Dubay) Stanley was born March 30, 1931 in Bay City, MI. She enjoyed being with her family, camping, cooking, snowmobiling, reading and shopping. She is survived by her children and...

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