Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

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...

Mary E. Enser

Mary E. Enser

Apr 6, 2010

Mrs. Enser passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 76 years. The daughter of the late Ernest and Frances Julian was born February 7, 1934 in Bay City. She was the former owner of Enser's Bar and Grill in Munger. She enjoyed her flowers, doing crafts and garage sales. She is survived by her husband;...

Paul E. Noel

Paul E. Noel

Apr 6, 2010

Noel passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 61 years. The son of the late Arthur and Beatrice (Brunner) Noel was born August 29, 1948 in Bay City. Paul enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, wrestling, bowling, playing pool and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Noel retired after 40 years of working for Bay Cast formerly Bay City...

Julianne E. Smith

Julianne E. Smith

Apr 6, 2010

Mrs. Smith passed away Tuesday night April 6, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 68. The daughter of the late Russell G. & Ruth A. (Hamilton) Hurlbut, she was born August 9, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI. Julianne was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William F. Smith, Jr. on February 29, 2004. She was a member of Christ...

David E. Schaffer

David E. Schaffer

Apr 6, 2010

Mr. Schaffer passed away Tuesday afternoon April 6, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 67 years. He was born September 15,1942 in Bay City. David retired from Dow Chemical Company in Midland and served with the United States Air Force. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and especially fishing. He is survived by his wife Diane, one daughter...

Charlotte M. Kolka

Charlotte M. Kolka

Apr 2, 2010

Mrs. Kolka passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010 at her residence. Age 52 years. She was born June 28, 1957 in Bay City. Scotty was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing bingo and visiting with people. Mrs. Kolka is survived by her husband Joseph Kolka whom she married November 27, 1976; five children: Joseph (Lucy) Kolka, Jr., Corey (Marilyn)...

Robert J. Clements

Robert J. Clements

Apr 2, 2010

Robert passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 following a brief illness. Bob was born July 31, 1930 to Edward and Margaret (Cavanaugh) Clements in Detroit, MI. He joined the U.S. Marines in 1951 after which he became a union electrician, a member of IBEW Local 692. On November 7, 1953 he married the former Elizabeth "Betty" Ellery and she survives...

Lillian M. Payne

Lillian M. Payne

Apr 2, 2010

Mrs. Payne passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at Huron Woods Nursing Home, age 95. Lillian was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta to the late Herberstand & Mable (Metevier) Stevenson on October 7, 1914. She lived in Bay City all of her life. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church most of her life, member of...

Mary S. Rivard

Mary S. Rivard

Apr 1, 2010

Mrs. Rivard passed away Thursday April 1, 2010 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, age 86. The daughter of the late William & Charlotte (Stewart) Piffer, she was born July 11, 1923 in Saginaw. Mary was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the League of Catholic Women. She was active with the Bay County Right to...

Timothy D. Barkell

Timothy D. Barkell

Mar 30, 2010

Barkell, Timothy D.Bay City, MichiganBeloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and best friend went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Age 60 years. The son of the late Walter and Kathleen (Crooks) Barkell was born April 22, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan. Timothy graduated from John Glenn High School in 1968 and was retired from...

William L VanGuilder

William L VanGuilder

Mar 30, 2010

Mr. VanGuilder passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 83 years. The son of the late Franklin and Violet (Cook) VanGuilder was born on November 17, 1926 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. In 1950 he married the former Mary Motko and she survives his passing. William served in the United States...

Wendelin "Wendy" F. Vogel

Wendelin "Wendy" F. Vogel

Mar 29, 2010

Mr. Vogel passed away suddenly early Monday morning March 29, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center . Age 90 years. He was born November 25, 1919 in Cato, WI. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its Ushers Club. Wendy retired from Dow Corning Midland Division after thirty two years of service as a supervisor. He enjoyed...

Marjorie M. Madol

Marjorie M. Madol

Mar 27, 2010

Marjorie passed away Saturday morning March 27, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 88. The daughter of the late Oscar & Margaret Johnson, she was born October 1, 1921 in Ironwood. Marjorie was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She retired from Michigan Bell and was a member of it's 'Telephone Pioneers'. Marjorie is survived by a daughter, Christine...

Richard B. Bader

Richard B. Bader

Mar 25, 2010

Mr. Bader passed away Thursday March 25, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 68. The son of the late George & Helen (Bruise) Bader, he was born April 30, 1941 in Caro. Richard retired from the US Air Force after 28 years of service and was stationed in Oscoda at Wurtsmith Air Force Base since 1976. Richard was currently...

Marjory A. Kerr

Marjory A. Kerr

Mar 25, 2010

Marjory Ann Kerr, 82, Midland (formerly of Bay City), passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. Marge was born September 1, 1927 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Herman and Florence (Kingsley) Daeschlein. On July 25, 1952, she married Joseph F. Kerr, who preceded her in death on November 1, 1986. Marge was...

Doris O. Petee

Doris O. Petee

Mar 24, 2010

Mrs. Petee passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at her residence. Age 90 years. The daughter of the late David and Edna (Preston) Ulman was born February 25, 1920 in Bay City, MI. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, taught Sunday school and active in the ladies guild. She was an active volunteer at the Economy Center, and...

Carl F. Gladen

Carl F. Gladen

Mar 24, 2010

Carl died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, age 93. Carl was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on April 12, 1916 to Selma & Constanty Gladkowski and was a graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit majoring in Aeronautics. He went on to mechanic and flight training acquiring an aircraft and engine mechanics license, commercial pilots license with flight instructor single engine...

Arthur Henry Joseph Lussier

Arthur Henry Joseph Lussier

Mar 22, 2010

Arthur Henry Joseph - Of Rhodes, Michigan, the son of the late Henry Joseph and Irene (Thibeault) Lussier passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 22, 2010 at his residence. Age 73 years. He was born February 28, 1937 in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Lussier was retired as a pilot and owned and operated a Flying School in Flint. He was a member...

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