Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Robert John Lang

Robert John Lang

Mar 7, 2025

On Friday, March 7, 2025 the Lord called Robert John Lang to his heavenly home from Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on November 21, 1957 to his parents, Edward and Marrie J. (Carr) Lang.

Robert graduated from Pinconning High School in 1976. He worked his early years at the B.P. gas station that...

Jefferey B. Bartoszek

Jefferey B. Bartoszek

Mar 7, 2025

Jeffrey Bartoszek passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 7, 2025, following a long battle with chronic illness. He was born in Bay City, MI to Edward and Mary Bartoszek. Jeff attended Northern Michigan University for his undergraduate studies. He earned his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. More recently he was employed at Club Soda...

Ernest Leslie Lopez

Ernest Leslie Lopez

Mar 6, 2025

Ernest passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the age of 57. He was born May 16, 1967 to William and Anna (Snellenberger) Lopez in Bay City, Michigan. He was a handy man with many talents. Ernest enjoyed spending time with his family.



Ernest is survived by his three children, Jessica, Ernie, and Erin; four grandchildren; brothers, Joseph, Scott...

Michael Scott Jones

Michael Scott Jones

Mar 6, 2025

Michael passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak at the age of 45. Michael was born October 16, 1979 in Bay City, Michigan. He enjoyed playing darts for USA Darts, fishing, hunting, camping, building fires, fireworks, being outdoors and playing with his cat, Mia.

Michael is survived by his two daughters, Miranda Jones and Sienna...

Milo "Mike" L. English

Milo "Mike" L. English

Mar 6, 2025

Milo passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center at the age of 89. The son of the late Wildrex and Leola (Milner) English was born August 1, 1935 in Fairgrove, Michigan. Milo served his country in the U.S. Army and worked for Peet Packing Company for 35 years in cost accounting then...

Pauline Sugar

Pauline Sugar

Mar 6, 2025

Our loving, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Bay Valley House at the age of 85. Daughter to the late Ted and Irene (Musielak) Wyzkiewicz was born June 29, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan. Pauline was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. She enjoyed assisting activities at the church, gardening, cooking,...

Vernell Roy Tacey

Vernell Roy Tacey

Mar 5, 2025

Vernell passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home at the age of 70. The son of the late Norbert and Lottie (Kosnik) Tacey was born May 31, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan. Vernell was an avid pool player, enjoyed playing pinochle with his siblings, traveling and going out to eat, but most of all he enjoyed spending...

Dorothy Lucille Garrett

Dorothy Lucille Garrett

Feb 28, 2025

Dorothy passed away suddenly on February 28, 2025 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare, Michigan at the age of 65. She was born on November 28, 1959 in Midland, Michigan. She was a CNA for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and going fishing with them. She was funny, outgoing, liked joking around with others and had...

Kenneth Allen Krause

Kenneth Allen Krause

Feb 25, 2025

Ken passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Hyde Park Memory Care in Flushing, Michigan at the age of 59. He was born to Gerald F. and Mary Margaret (Rau) Krause on June 19, 1965 in Bay City, Michigan. He enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, crafting, shopping and spending money. While he was...

Carol J. Sherwood

Carol J. Sherwood

Feb 24, 2025

Carol passed away at her home on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn (Blank) Leser was born December 23, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Carol enjoyed taking trips to the casino, walking, doing word searches and jigsaw puzzles, reading, cooking and baking. 

Carol is survived by her daughter, Kim J....

Norma J. Campbell (Sauer)

Norma J. Campbell (Sauer)

Feb 23, 2025

Norma J. Campbell (Sauer) passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Toni and Trish House with her family by her side at the age of 87. Born on December 9, 1937, in Bay City, Michigan, Norma lived a life rich in love, family, and unwavering dedication to her community.

Norma was known for her deep family values, and her greatest...

Joseph "Joe" A. Metiva

Joseph "Joe" A. Metiva

Feb 21, 2025

Joseph "Joe" A. Metiva, aged 40, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Born on November 14, 1984, in Saginaw, Joe was a devoted family man and an avid lover of life. He is survived by the love of his life, Miriam Tawil, and their children: Morgan Metiva, Wyatt Metiva (Karissa Hill, significant...

Kathleen Mary Osterhout

Kathleen Mary Osterhout

Feb 20, 2025

Kathleen passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her home in Bay City at the age of 63. She was born on September 6, 1961 to the late James and Mary Ann (Cline) Osterhout in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish for numerous years.

Kathleen is survived by several cousins and friends. In addition...

Roy Ernest Sturm

Roy Ernest Sturm

Feb 20, 2025

Roy passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bay Shore Nursing Home at the age of 91. The son of the late Ernest and Clara (Lutz) Sturm was born December 21, 1933 in Bay City, Michigan. Roy served in the National Guard and was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and retired from Dow Chemical Company. Roy enjoyed...

Donna Jean Potter

Donna Jean Potter

Feb 19, 2025

Donna Jean Potter, a servant of Jesus Christ, whose presence brightened the lives of many, was born on May 8, 1941, in South Branch, Michigan. She entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy etched in the hearts of her family and friends.

A graduate of North Eastern School of Business,...

Evelyn Ruth Kennedy

Evelyn Ruth Kennedy

Feb 17, 2025

Evelyn passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her residence. A complete obituary will appear later.

Thomas John Gray "Tom"

Thomas John Gray "Tom"

Feb 16, 2025

Tom passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospital – Butterworth at the age of 66. He was born on March 4, 1958 to the late Francis and Eleanor (Wegener) Gray in Bay City, Michigan. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from General Motors Institute (Kettering University) and continued his education at Michigan State University obtaining...

James "Jim" Owen Rachwitz

James "Jim" Owen Rachwitz

Feb 16, 2025

James Owen Rachwitz entered the nearer presence of his Lord on February 16, 2025, at the age of 84. He faithfully awaits the hope of resurrection proclaimed in the Holy Scripture.

 Jim was born on August 19, 1940, as the elder of two children to William and Helen Rachwitz. In 1958, Jim met the love of his life, Diane Schatzer, and...

Henrita M. Guerrero

Henrita M. Guerrero

Feb 15, 2025

Henrita passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 78. She was born February 1, 1947 in Germany to the late Dennis and MaryAnn Dawes. Henrita loved spending time with her 17 cats. She loved all animals and spending time with her friends and family.

 

Henrita is survived by...

Sharlene Marie White

Sharlene Marie White

Feb 15, 2025

Sharlene passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Medilodge of Sterling at the age of 81. She was born to the late George and Florence (Reno) Ott in Bay City, Michigan on July 22, 1943. She enjoyed spending time with her family, liked doing crafts and traveling. She made ceramic and porcelain dolls and had quite a...

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