Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Paul Ray Fritz, Sr.

Paul Ray Fritz, Sr.

Apr 27, 2010

Mr. Fritz passed away April 27, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 76 years. The son of late John Thomas and Willie (Temperance) Fritz was born August 15, 1933 in Greenup, Kentucky. He retired as a truck driver from Bulk Transport after thirty years of service. He was the past president of Northwest Little League from 1972 to 1977,...

Carolyn Lee Markell

Carolyn Lee Markell

Apr 26, 2010

Carolyn passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 68 years. She was born May 1, 1941 in Flint, Michigan. Carolyn enjoyed reading western novels, writing poetry, watching classic movies, dancing, crocheting and spending time with family and friends at the family property in Skidway Lake. She is survived by one son; Kristopher C. Harris and his husband/partner;...

Irene L. Cosbitt

Irene L. Cosbitt

Apr 26, 2010

Irene L. Cosbitt, Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully on April 26, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Born to the late Bernhardt and Bertha (Danbert) Putzig on May 10, 1916 in Hawks, Michigan. Loving wife to Alfred F. Cosbitt for 69 years. The Family moved to Bay City in 1955. Surviving is her Hisband, Alfred, their child...

Rena M. Hartley

Rena M. Hartley

Apr 25, 2010

Mrs. Hartley passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Age 84 years. The daughter Benjamin and Minnie (Pappin) LaVigne was born June 3, 1925 in Alcona Township, Michigan. Mrs. Hartley was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the St. Martha Circle. She retired from the Bay City Public Schools as a cook and was...

Hugo F. Jankens

Hugo F. Jankens

Apr 25, 2010

Mr. Jankens passed away Sunday afternoon, April 25, 2010. Age 91 years. The son of Paul and Bertha (Himmler) Jankens was born November 15, 1918, in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Jankens was a member of Beaver Zion Lutheran Church in Auburn and in his life was also a very active member of Zion Lutheran and Mt. Olive Lutheran congregations, Bay City,...

Mason William Grant Smith

Mason William Grant Smith

Apr 25, 2010

Baby Mason William Grant Smith passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. He was born Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Saginaw, MI. He is survived by his father; Ronald A. Smith Jr. and his mother; Jennifer M. Miller, two sisters; Shaylyn Marie Powers and Mykenzie Lynn Smith, one brother; Ronald Alexander Smith III. Funeral Services...

Patricia J. Story

Patricia J. Story

Apr 24, 2010

Patricia passed away Saturday April 24, 2010 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City following a lengthy illness, age 68. The daughter of the late Robert H. & Shirley L. (LaFayette) Hines, she was born July 27, 1941 in Detroit. Patricia is survived by her husband James W. Story; daughter, Lisa Turner of Sebewaing; step-son, Tim Story of Dandridge,...

Robert G. Smith

Robert G. Smith

Apr 23, 2010

Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Friday night April 23, 2010 at Covenant Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, age 77. The son of the late Clifford & Edna (Coones) Smith, he was born February 20, 1933 in Pigeon and had served his country in the US Army. Robert was a truck driver with Tanner & Dailey and then...

Georgia V. Klei

Georgia V. Klei

Apr 23, 2010

Mrs. Klei passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 93 years. She was born December 14, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law; Karren (Paul) Foster-Reagh and Penny Holland both of Bay City, seven grandchildren; Lisa (Chris) Severs, Peter (Rosemarie) Klei, Don (Jean)...

Clara B. Ritzler

Clara B. Ritzler

Apr 22, 2010

Clara Ritzler passed away peacefully Thursday April 22, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 89. She was born December 30, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York to Karl Ritzler and Anna (Schmidt) Ritzler. At age 7, Clara moved to Bay City with her father after her mother's death and was raised by her father and step mother Rose Kipfmiller Ritzler....

Emily (Schmidt) Manning

Emily (Schmidt) Manning

Apr 20, 2010

Mrs. Manning passed away early Tuesday morning April 20, 2010 at her home with her family by her side, age 96. The daughter of the late Fred & Elizabeth (Freisorger) Schmidt, she was born June 1, 1913 in Bay City. Emily was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was also a member of Prestolite 426 Retirees. On June 1,...

Jeffrey Dennis Westphal

Jeffrey Dennis Westphal

Apr 20, 2010

Jeffrey passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his residence. Age 50 years. He was born September 11, 1959 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Jeff graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1977 and retired from the Boilermakers Local # 169 as a boilermaker. He is survived by one son; Jordan Jeffrey Westphal,...

Anna E. Bauer

Anna E. Bauer

Apr 19, 2010

Anna E. Bauer passed away peacefully Monday afternoon April 19, 2010 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 96 years. Anna Elizabeth, the youngest child of Michael and Maria (Burk) Lutz was born on December 24, 1913 in Freeland, MI. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and retired from the former Farmer Peet's Company. She is survived by her...

Betty K. Herbolsheimer

Betty K. Herbolsheimer

Apr 15, 2010

Mrs. Herbolsheimer passed away early Thursday, morning, April 15, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 79 years. The daughter of the late Emil and Helen Nuffer was born December 12, 1930 in Saginaw County. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Amelith and the Ladies Aid. She was a volunteer for Southern Care, enjoyed sewing and...

Diane Kathryn Benjamin

Diane Kathryn Benjamin

Apr 15, 2010

Funeral Service will take place at 2:00pm on Thursday April 22, 2010 at the Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Daniel R Hester with burial in Elkland Twp. Cemetery, Cass City.

Juan A. Rodriguez

Juan A. Rodriguez

Apr 15, 2010

Mr. Rodriguez passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 36 years. Juan was born June 13, 1973 in Taylor, Texas. He enjoyed wrestling, Softball and football. Juan is survived by his father, Audon Rodriguez; seven brothers, Santos (Grace), Audon Jr. (Mary Helen), Rodolfo, Richard (Dora), Rojelio (Christon Carney), David (Jill) and Eramasmo (Brenda) Rodriguez; two sisters, Virginia...

Suzanne K. Meylan

Suzanne K. Meylan

Apr 14, 2010

Meylan passed away Wednesday morning April 14, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. Age 57 years. She was born August 29, 1952 to the late Earl L. Sr. and Norma B. (Aschcraft) Powers in Bay City and has resided in this area all of her life. She attended the Apostolic Christian Church. Suzie enjoyed...

Robert F. Sting Sr.

Robert F. Sting Sr.

Apr 9, 2010

Sting passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at Brian's House with his family at his side. Age 81 years. He was born August 14, 1928 in Harbor Beach and has resided in this area most of his life. Bob was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic and it's Ushers Club for forty four years and a member of...

Marvin Paul Walter

Marvin Paul Walter

Apr 8, 2010

Mr. Walter passed away Thursday morning, April 8, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center with his family at his side, age 80 years. He was born November 20, 1929 to the late John and Alma (Keidel) Walter in Bay County and has resided here all of his life. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Amelith, retired...

Violet M. Meston

Violet M. Meston

Apr 6, 2010

Violet passed away Tuesday April 6, 2010 at Tendercare of Cass City, age 79. The daughter of the late Lee & Blanche S. (Wilcox) Meston, she was born May 11, 1930 in Alpena. Violet worked at Michigan Mutual Insurance and then Saginaw Bay Underwriters for several years before her retirement. She was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church.Violet is...

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