Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

John M. Parisson

John M. Parisson

Sep 29, 2023

John Michael Parisson 1953–2023 John passed away at home, peacefully, in his sleep, on September 29th, 2023. An only child, he was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Julius and Regina (Stone) Parisson. He was raised in Cambridge, OH, and graduated from Cambridge High School. He attended Ohio University in Zanesville, OH. John was a biblical research student for...

Marie Doris Ziegler

Marie Doris Ziegler

Sep 29, 2023

Marie Doris Ziegler passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Barton Woods Assisted Living at the age of 87 after a long battle with dementia. Marie was born on August 23, 1936 to the late Edward and Margarette (Weisenbaugh) Weber. On June 6, 1959, Marie married Kenneth Ziegler, whom preceded her in death. Marie was a graduate of Arthur...

David L. Cohoon

David L. Cohoon

Sep 28, 2023

David passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Brian’s House at the age of 87. The son of the late David and Mary (VanWei) Cohoon was born September 22, 1936 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. David was always faithful. Mr. Cohoon is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Cohoon; two sons, David Cohoon and Ian (Elizabeth) Cohoon and one granddaughter,...

Dennis C. Rivet "Sgt. Denny"

Dennis C. Rivet "Sgt. Denny"

Sep 26, 2023

Sgt. Denny passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Brian’s House with his family by his side at the age of 75. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on July 12, 1948 to the late Vincent and Eleanor (Pecha) Rivet. Dennis worked for the Sheriff Department for 32 years. He also was on the Marine Patrol Team and the dive...

Virginia Gail "Ginny" Kimmel

Virginia Gail "Ginny" Kimmel

Sep 26, 2023

Ginny passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 87. The daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Lavrack) Morse was born October 21, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Ginny was a lifelong member of Christian Assembly Church and enjoyed playing bingo, keno, and cards. She also enjoyed dancing, going to rummage...

Joyce V. Wells

Joyce V. Wells

Sep 25, 2023

Joyce passed away, Monday, September 25, 2023 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 63. She was born In Bay City Michigan on January 4, 1960 to the late Virgil and Betty (Snyder) Julian. Joyce enjoyed the outdoors, doing crafts and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce is survived by her...

Anthony J. Swenski "Tony"

Anthony J. Swenski "Tony"

Sep 24, 2023

Tony passed away on Sunday, September 24,2023 at Brian’s House at the age of 67 after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on December 15, 1955 to Chester Swenski and Lila (Brabank) Culver in Iron River, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Tony liked being outdoors, spending time with...

George W. Melzer

George W. Melzer

Sep 23, 2023

George passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper at the age of 78. George was born October 7, 1944 in Chicago, IL. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was a caring and giving man who would give help to anyone that needed it. He enjoyed spending time with his wonderful neighbors...

Lucille Marian Crook (Kolb) "Lue"

Lucille Marian Crook (Kolb) "Lue"

Sep 23, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Bay Valley House Assisted Living, Bay City, MI, at age 93. Lucille was born on December 30, 1929 in Bay City, MI to the late Henry G. and Lydia M. (Weiss) Kolb. She married Arthur A. Crook...

Rita Mae Rugenstein

Rita Mae Rugenstein

Sep 17, 2023

Rita is beside her husband Alan of over 57 years. Rita is survived by Donna (David) Thompson, Trudy Archey, Karinn Rugenstein, Diana Rugenstein and Brandon Runyon and one sister Jane Rugenstein. Rita left us as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a daughter. Rita loved her family and being around her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and especially her...

Evelyn J. Lawrence

Evelyn J. Lawrence

Sep 17, 2023

Evelyn passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Reni and Bertha (DeClark) Verhaeghe was born July 20, 1932 in Bay City, Michigan. Evelyn was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and was retired from Sebewaing Industries. She was a big supporter of St. Jude’s...

Scott D. Bender

Scott D. Bender

Sep 16, 2023

Scott passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Victory AFC Home in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 64. He was born on October 26, 1958 to the late Don and Elaine Bender in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and was very involved in the Church community. He graduated from John Glenn...

Ronald Lee Graham

Ronald Lee Graham

Sep 16, 2023

Ronald Lee Graham, age 81 of Bay City, Michigan passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 in his home with his family at his side. Ron was born May 8, 1942 to the late Erwin and Arwilda (Latimer) Graham in Bay City, Michigan and was a graduate of Handy High School in 1960. Ron is survived by his wife of 56...

Russell S. Charbonneau

Russell S. Charbonneau

Sep 15, 2023

Russell passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 87. The son of the late Edmond and Myrtle (Revord) Charbonneau was born March 23, 1936 in Bay City, Michigan. Russell was retired from Lake State Railroad/Detroit Mackinaw, he loved playing euchre, fishing and having coffee with his buddy’s....

James A. Pake

James A. Pake

Sep 14, 2023

James passed away peacefully at Brian’s House on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on February 24, 1929 to the late Arthur and Jeannie (Kerr) Pake in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church and the VFW Post 6950. He enjoyed going to the River Side Senior Center, helping others...

Shirley Frances Wardynski

Shirley Frances Wardynski

Sep 13, 2023

Shirley passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Primrose of Midland at the age of 87. Shirley enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, quilting, and spending time with her family. Shirley is survived by her sons, Mark (Anne) Wardynski and Rob (Kim) Wardynski; also left to cherish her memory are five grandchildren, Jeanette (Jason), Kyle, Bradley (Jamie), Destiny (Ricky), and Keagan and...

Hazel J. Groenhof

Hazel J. Groenhof

Sep 8, 2023

Hazel passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at New Hope Valley with her family by her side at the age of 86. She was born September 9, 1936 in Holland, Michigan to the late Louis and Marie (Rookus) Rosendahl. Hazel was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a school teacher, and she also taught Sunday school, played...

Richard H. Behmlander Jr.

Richard H. Behmlander Jr.

Sep 8, 2023

Richard passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Sheffield Bay Assted Living at the age of 90. He was born on July 13, 1933 in Frankenlust Township to the late Richard and Lillian (Zeilinger) Behmlander. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed...

Darwin L. Delaney

Darwin L. Delaney

Sep 8, 2023

Darwin Delaney passed peacefully on Friday, September 8th, 2023, age 87, at Stratford Pines Assisted Living. He was born on December 26th 1935 and married his late wife, Tanya Y. Delaney on August 24th 1957. For almost 7 decades Darwin, alongside his beloved wife Tanya, built an exceptional Chihuahua bloodline under the Dartan prefix, a fusion of their names “Dar”...

Carol Ann Killey

Carol Ann Killey

Sep 7, 2023

Carol passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 78. Carol was born on July 25, 1945 to the late Edward and Myra (Hopp) Furtaw in Rogers City, Michigan. She attended St. Ignatuis Catholic School and graduated from Rogers City High School, class of 1963. On April 11, 1964 she married John H....

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