Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

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,...

Clyde M. Reinhardt

Clyde M. Reinhardt

Mar 4, 2011

Clyde passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 70 years. He was born January 19, 1941 in Bay City. Clyde was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was a former Sunday School Teacher. He was a realtor for fifty two years during which he enjoyed working with many repeat customers. He assisted many third...

Margaret J. Dziurka

Margaret J. Dziurka

Mar 3, 2011

Dziurka, Margaret J. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Dziurka passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Auburn Care Center. Age 90 years. The daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Cervienka) Sipka was born September 27, 1920 in Gratiot County, Michigan. Margaret was a devoted member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, member of the Alter Society and a church...

Lynn Marie Bluhm

Lynn Marie Bluhm

Mar 2, 2011

Lynn Marie Bluhm of Bay City passed away March 2nd at Brian's House following a brief illness at the age of 71. Our loving mother, grandmother was born October 5, 1939 in Bay City and resided there her entire life. Lynn married Robert Bluhm on November 15, 1958 he preceded her in death on October 3, 2003. Lynn is survived...

Harold F. Leinberger

Harold F. Leinberger

Feb 28, 2011

Leinberger, Harold F. Bay City, Michigan Harold passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at Hoyt Nursing Home in Saginaw. The son of the late Conrad and Emilia (Gerhauser) Leinberger was born December 29, 1917 in Bay County. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Harold was retired as a farmer and also retired from Monitor Sugar Company where he...

Floyd P. Matuszewski

Floyd P. Matuszewski

Feb 26, 2011

Floyd P. Matuszewski, of Bay City, age 92, peacefully passed away Saturday February 26, 2011 at Close To Home Assisted Living with family at his side. He was born in Bay City to the late Matthew & Mary Ann (Cabat) Matuszewski on February 11, 1919. Floyd retired from General Motors. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Floyd...

Paul T. Clements

Paul T. Clements

Feb 26, 2011

Clements, Paul T. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Clements passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening February 26, 2011 at Bay Front Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Age 69 years. The son of the late Edward and Margaret (Cavanaugh) Clements was born February 7, 1942 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life and was a graduate of St....

Helen M. Slezak

Helen M. Slezak

Feb 25, 2011

Mrs. Slezak passed away Friday morning, February 25, 2011 at Bay Medical Care Facility, age 90. She is remembered as a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She always had a big smile and warm hug for everyone. Helen was born June 10, 1920 in Bay City and has resided in this area all of her life....

Rev. Raymond D. Wightman

Rev. Raymond D. Wightman

Feb 23, 2011

,Wightman, Rev. Raymond D. Bay City, Michigan Rev. Raymond D. Wightman passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning February 23, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 49 years. He was born July 12, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was the Pastor of Fremont Ave United Methodist Church from June 2010-present and previously served as pastor in Hudson, Trenton, Redford, Reese,...

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