Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Loretta Margaret Kohn
Nov 25, 2022
Loretta passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 89. She was born on January 18, 1933 to the late John and Mary (Lutz) Kolb in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed making quilts for the Lutheran World Relief. Loretta worked for many years at...
Vernon Ronald Veit II "Sonny"
Nov 24, 2022
Vernon Ronald Veit II (Sonny), a resident of Auburn Fields Memory Care facility died on November 24, 2022, a natural result of his aging process. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Marilyn Margaret Veit. Per his burial wishes, cremation with a family visitation will take place. He was raised as an only child, but fathered and is survived...
Sue Ann Hodder
Nov 24, 2022
Sue passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family at the age of 71. The daughter of the late William and Ruth (Ryman) Nutt was born January 1, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan. Sue enjoyed spending time on her boat fishing, going to the casino, her dog Mr. B, traveling and sitting on her...
Patrick J. Hine
Nov 21, 2022
Patrick passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 65. The son of the late Roy and Ruth (Grauerr) Hine was born May 16, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan. Patrick enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and anything outdoors, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Patrick is survived by his...
Marilyn R. Ballard
Nov 21, 2022
Marilyn Ruth (Botkins) Ballard was born on October 20, 1941 to Malcolm 'Hap' and Della Botkins in Caro, Michigan. She went to her eternal rest on November 21, 2022 at the age of 81. She began her journey of faith with her Baptism on November 9, 1941 and then claimed that faith as her own on her Confirmation June 5,...
Sharon M. Kukla
Nov 18, 2022
Sharon passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79 years. She was born in Bay City on March 23, 1943 to the late Boyce and Marguerite (Mulholland) Doan. Sharon married Donald "Kookie" Kukla on August 10, 2002 in Bay City and spent 21 years together until his passing on August 4, 2021. She...
Beverly Ann (Ashmun) Donahue
Nov 16, 2022
Beverly Ann (Ashmun) Donahue passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on November 16, 2022 at McLaren Bay Regional Center. Beverly was such a kind and giving soul, dedicating her life to providing for and supporting her family. Her greatest joys in life were that of being a mother to her two daughters and a grandmother to her...
Elaine G. Bender
Nov 16, 2022
Elaine passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living at the age of 91 years. She was born in Bay City on February 28, 1931 to the late Carl and Beatrice (Roby) Nelson. Elaine married Donald Bender on November 1, 1968 and they were married for 50 years until he passed away on December 2, 2018....
Robert C. Brown
Nov 16, 2022
Robert passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his residence at the age of 70 years. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Calvin and Louise (Wolkens) Brown. Robert worked with his step father, Robert Jacobs at Associated Heating in Bay City as a young man, he then proudly served his country in the United States Navy as...
Randall Lee Talaga
Nov 15, 2022
Randall "Randy" Talaga passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at the age of 66 years. He was born in Bay City on March 9, 1956 to the late Robert Talaga and Betty (Tomczak) Long. He began working as a young man at Michigan Sugar Company and continued for over 40 years until he retired, and he...
Patricia Ann Wilson
Nov 15, 2022
Patricia passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 93. She was born July 24, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank Ross Smiley and Ruth Violet (Johnson) Smiley. Patricia graduated high school from Bay City Central. After high school, Patricia attended Central Michigan where she completed...
Arney J. Schmidt
Nov 13, 2022
Arney passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Toni and Trish House with his family by his side at the age of 82. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 3, 1940. Arney proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a devoted member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church for 55 years. he enjoyed...
Candy Jo Cruz
Nov 11, 2022
Candy passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at McLaren Macomb at the age of 46. She was born on July 11, 1976 to Ronald and Pamela (Rusho) Lee in Saginaw, Michigan. She had a beautiful smile that would light up the room as well as her personality. She had the kindest soul and was always so considerate of others....
Dennis James Belknap
Nov 11, 2022
Dennis passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, November 11, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 66, after a long battle with diabetes. He was born to the late James and Margret (Swain) Belknap on February 16, 1956 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a devoted family man and father, and was loved...
Karen Lynn Martens
Nov 9, 2022
Karen passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022 at the Colonnades Assisted Living Center in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 74. She was born on February 28, 1948 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Melvin and Pearl (Kummert) Dennis. She was a very active member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and helped out with the school...
James V. Walczak
Nov 8, 2022
James passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 77. The son of the late Victor and Delphine Walczak was born January 12, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan. James devoted many years to General Motors, he loved animals and camping, enjoyed going to the casino, smoking in his garage, going...
James A. Krzysiak
Nov 8, 2022
Mr. Krzysiak passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper at the age of 82. The son of the late Frank and Lucy (Golembski) Krzysiak was born July 27, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan. James was a mechanical engineer for Newcor, RWC, B&K Corporation and Wright K Corporation. James enjoyed day...
Gary J. Shank Sr.
Nov 8, 2022
Gary passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 80. He was born on October 23, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Audrey (Shank) Karnis. Gary was a very kindhearted man and would do anything to help others out. He was an avid racecar enthusiast and mechanic. If someone needed something...
Alice M. Miller
Nov 6, 2022
Alice was called home to be with her heavenly father Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Bay County Medical Care Facility in Essexville, Michigan at the age of 96. She was born on September 1, 1926 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Frederick and Louise (VonLauchner) Wager. Alice was a member a Mt. Olive Ev. Lutheran Church....
Cheryl Lynn (Richter) Fox
Nov 6, 2022
Mrs. Fox passed away peacefully when she was called home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Niche Aging Center Hampton at the age of 77. The daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Wanless) Richter was born February 17, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan. Cheryl graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1963 and was retired...
