Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Terry M. Sheehan
Jun 19, 2023
Terry Michael Sheehan of Bay City, Michigan passed away on June 19, at the age of 79. After several months of declining health, Terry died peacefully with his beloved wife, Nancy, and family by his side. Terry was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 22, 1943 to the late Michael and Elvis Sheehan. Terry grew up on the 80-acre family...
Leo P. Burns Jr.
Jun 17, 2023
Leo passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 with his family by his side at the age of 80. He was born November 6, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Leo and Dorothy (Chalmers) Burns. Leo enjoyed building, woodworking, maintaining his yard, playing bingo, going to the casino, telling stories, going on car trips with his wife, Dell, listening...
Patrick Lee Hilligas "Pat"
Jun 14, 2023
Pat passed away peacefully with his family by his side at McLaren Bay Region on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born to the late John Hilligas and Florine (Bauer) Wackerle on January 26, 1956 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Immanuel Luther Church for many years. Pat was a handy man...
Linda A. Meyer
Jun 11, 2023
Linda passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the age of 82, surrounded by family at UP Health System, Marquette. She was born on April 30, 1941 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Bernie and Nettie (Windler) Bretzloff. Linda was a Wife, Mother & Grandmother who loved nothing more than being with her family. Linda was a...
Kevin James McGeachy
Jun 11, 2023
Kevin James McGeachy (April 6, 1958 - June 11, 2023) died unexpectedly following complications from a successful bypass surgery, in Bay City, Michigan. Kevin is survived by his children, Matthew McGeachy (Susannah) of Toronto, Canada and Katelyn Moody (John) of Warren, MI; grandchildren Eleanor, Amelia, Edward, and Benjamin; life partner Marlene Sosnoski Jobe of Port Austin, MI; brother Daniel of...
Carol Ann (Kozuch) Reed
Jun 10, 2023
Carol Ann (Kozuch) Reed, left this world on June 10 after a long and courageous battle with Mesothelioma. She always held positive attitude during her difficult cancer journey. She had a beautiful and giving heart and knew no strangers. Carol’s many years of nursing in Bay City meant everyone she met had some connection to someone else she knew. Her...
William Harold Wald Jr.
Jun 9, 2023
William H Wald Jr. was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, and his passing leaves a profound void in our hearts. William went home to be with the Lord on June 9th, 2023.
William was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 7th 1957. He was the first born of 4 children of Patricia and William H Wald...
Benjamin E. Zeilinger "Ben"
Jun 8, 2023
Ben passed away at Ascension St. Mary’s hospital in Saginaw, MI on Thursday June 8, 2023 at the age of 66. He was born in Bay City, MI on March 15 1957 to the late Ernest and Wilma (Appold) Zeilinger. Ben is survived by his siblings, Art (Jamie)Zeilinger, Rich (Mary) Zeilinger, Steve Zeilinger, Joyce (John) Gillis, Joanne Dodson; special friends,...
James T. Payne Sr.
Jun 7, 2023
James passed away, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 85. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on March 20, 1938 to the late Joseph and Helen Payne. James enjoyed gardening, watching wrestling, working on his cars and spending time with his family and dogs. James is survived by...
Sheila Ann Grochowski
Jun 5, 2023
Sheila Grochowski passed away from metastatic small cell lung cancer on June 5, 2023 while peacefully sleeping in the care of her family. Her father was stationed in Germany in the Military when it was time for her to be born. She was born in Stuttgart, Germany on July 14, 1964 to the late Robert Lee and Nancy Ann (Hollinsworth)...
Elaine M. Gottleber
Jun 4, 2023
Elaine passed away, Sunday, June 4, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 82. She was born to the late Peter and Alice (Urbaniak) Spychalski on June 21, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan and graduated from Bay City Central High School with the class of 1958. Elaine enjoyed drawing, cooking, baking, and...
Patricia Ann Brunner "Pat"
Jun 2, 2023
Patricia Ann Brunner went to Heaven on June 2, 2023 at the Colonnades Assisted Living at the age of 96. She was born on June 15, 1926 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Alan and Helen (Gay) Nesbitt. She married Reuben Brunner on October 19, 1946 and he preceded her in death in November of 2005. All her life,...
Donald Paul Schultz
Jun 2, 2023
Donald Schultz passed away suddenly on Friday, June 2, 2023 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Bay City on May 6, 1931 to the late Paul and Virginia (Balwinski) Schultz. He had just celebrated his 92nd anniversary because as he always insisted, “You are only born once. The rest are anniversaries”. He was proud to be...
Evelyn M. Hayman
May 30, 2023
Mrs. Hayman passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Shelva and Anna Mae (Mowen) Weaver was born August 26, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio. Evelyn is survived by her four sons, Kevin (Heidi) Hayman, Doug (Char) Hayman, Dan Hayman and Ret. Staff Sgt. Glenn (Tracey) Hayman; several...
Wendy J. Forro
May 26, 2023
Wendy passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Ascension Genesis Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan with her family by her side at the age of 57. She was born December 6, 1965 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Rodney and Bonnie Rusho. Wendy was very devoted to her faith where she was a Youth Fellowship Leader at St. John’s...
Timothy P. "Tim" Mahoney
May 25, 2023
Tim passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Mc Laren Bay Region with his family by his side, at the age of 76. He was born November 24, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Charles and Mary Ellen (Sayen) Mahoney. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish and Knights of Columbus #414. Tim retired from...
Michael G. Doyle
May 21, 2023
Michael passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 85. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 3, 1937 to the late Thomas and Ruth Doyle. Michael enjoyed playing, watching and coaching baseball, boating, hunting, fishing, collecting classic cars and spending time with his family. Michael is...
Rebecca Reil Schaefer
May 21, 2023
Mrs. Schaefer passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living at the age of 95. The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Krause) Berg was born December 13, 1927 in Unionville, Michigan. Her parents were proud Russian immigrants, strong Christians, hardworking and came to America to be part of a great free country. Rebecca...
Mark D. Szczepanski
May 21, 2023
Mark Dennis Szczepanski, a loving and empathetic social worker, passed away on May 21st, 2023. Mark's innate kindness and empathy fueled his genuine desire to help others led him to pursue a career in social work, where he devoted nearly three decades to making a positive difference in the lives of those who needed it most. Mark's clients cherished him...
June Marie Hambaum
May 19, 2023
June Marie Hambaum, age 93 Born in Detroit, daughter of Oscar Oettle and Frances Hebbard. Married to Jack Juliano, they had 8 children: Michael (Arlene), Frances (Stanley Dalton), Melvin-deceased, Carmella, (Ronald Gorney and David Brown), Louis (Tina), Irene (Bob Daniels), Christopher, Anthony-deceased (Darlene and Annette). June was also married to Donald Hambaum, who brought son, Mark (Pat) into the family....
