Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Frederick "Fred" J. Smith
Mar 31, 2022
Following his courageous battle with cancer, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Fred Smith, age 92, passed away at his home on March 31, 2022. The eldest son of the late Vernice John and Dorothy Mae (Kothe) Smith, Fred was born April 18, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was an active member of All Saints Parish-St. Boniface Church where he...
Doris J. Bibbee "Herbie"
Mar 30, 2022
Doris J. (Herbie) Bibbee passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday March 30, 2022 surrounded by family. Herbie was born May 1, 1929 in Central Station, WV, the daughter of Charles and Bessie Opal (Chipps) Cavins. On March 9, 1946 Herbie married Earl D. Bibbee and they enjoyed over 75 years together, raising their eight children side-by-side. In November 1959,...
James R. Behrmann
Mar 26, 2022
James passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Close to Home Assisted Living, at the age of 71. The son of the late Edwin and Lucy (Goss) Behrmann Sr. was born May 15, 1950 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. James worked at Saginaw Steering Gear and enjoyed fishing. James proudly served...
Terry D. Watson Sr.
Mar 26, 2022
Mr. Watson passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 75. Terry was born May 17, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Terry was an avid deer hunter, loved being up north and was everyone's go to guy. He was the owner of T&W Body Shop,...
Bernice Rose Jean "Bunny"
Mar 24, 2022
Bernice passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 95 years. She was born in Bay City on April 20, 1926, to the late Lawrence and Anna (Porier) Ayotte. On February 15, 1947, Bernice married Joseph F. Jean and he passed away on September 20, 2014, after 67 years...
Patrice Janine Piering
Mar 23, 2022
Patrice left her families arms on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 42. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on November 27, 1979 to Arthur Piering and Stephanie (Revette) Box. Patrice enjoyed watching movie's especially musicals (Dirty Dancing was her favorite), she liked working on puzzles, going shopping,...
Nancy Jean Lambert
Mar 21, 2022
Nancy went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 69 years. She was born in Bay City on June 28, 1952 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Danks) Thompson. Nancy married Lloyd Lambert on October 3, 1970, in Bay City and were married...
Robert J. Heinz
Mar 19, 2022
Robert passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Bay Special Care with his family by his side at the age of 94. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 3, 1927 to the late Ferdinand and Christina (Welker) Heinz. Robert was an amazing athlete and coach. He graduated from Central High in 1947 with six varsity and three...
Samuel J. Roberts Jr.
Mar 17, 2022
Sam passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 78 with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Samuel and Eleanor (Yelle) Roberts was born December 30, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan. Sam was retired from Bay City Electric Light and Power. He was a car enthusiast, loved his...
James M. Wilder
Mar 17, 2022
James passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the age of 62. James was born January 1, 1960 in Savannah, Georgia. James served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed collecting gold dollars, watching Seinfeld and Two and a Half Men. He also enjoyed playing catch with his grandson Shane and going for walks and bike riding with his grandchildren....
Donald E. Pockrandt "Pokey"
Mar 16, 2022
Donald passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 90. He was born on August 6, 1931 to the late Otto and Hattie (Maple) Pockrandt in Auburn, Michigan. He operated and owned Don's Barber Shop for over 64 years. He was a member of the Eagles club. He...
Donald Paul Reder
Mar 16, 2022
Don passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at MyMichigan Health at the age of 68. The son of the late Albin and Dorothy (Klosowski) Reder was born December 1, 1953 in Bay City, Michigan. Don was retired from Dow as an instrument tech/electrician. He instilled strong values in his children which was very important to him. He also loved...
Rebecca J. Maillette
Mar 15, 2022
Our loving wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the age of 46. Rebecca was born December 16, 1975 in Burt, Michigan. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Rebecca graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. She was a very talented artist, graphic designer and...
Gerald P. "Jerry" Ricker
Mar 12, 2022
Ricker, Gerald P. "Jerry" Bay City, Michigan Jerry passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. Age 87 years. The son of the late Donald Dean and Delores (Cavanaugh) Ricker was born August 30, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Jerry was a longtime member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary's Church and...
Dolores (Oswald) Appold
Mar 9, 2022
Dolores passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Carriage House in Bay City at the age of 92. She was born on February 3, 1930 to the late Adam and Alma (Schmidt) Oswald in Bay City, Michigan. Dolores was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust. She also enjoyed painting pictures and greeting cards....
Verna Louise Rahn (Reiss)
Mar 7, 2022
Verna passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 with her family by her side at Bay Shores Nursing Center at the age of 92. She was born June 10, 1929 to the late Emil and Dorothy (Meyer) Nitschke in Bay City, Michigan. Verna attended Zion Lutheran School and was confirmed on May 28, 1944. She was a passionate member of Zion...
Odile E. Trombley
Mar 5, 2022
Odile passed away peacefully at Eden Fields assisted living in Standish, Michigan on March 5, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born to the late Albert and Elodie (Taverne) Oduin on September 17, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, formerly known as St. Mary's Church. Odile was an active...
Edward "Ed" Michael Cathcart Jr.
Mar 5, 2022
Ed passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 peacefully at his residence after a long illness at the age of 59 years. He was born in Bay City on December 12, 1962 to Edward and Patricia (Peplinski) Cathcart. Ed was a handyman and enjoyed doing just about anything. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Ed is survived...
Gregory Butterbaugh "Gregg"
Mar 4, 2022
Gregg passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 72. He was born on December 11, 1949 to the late Frederick and Marcella (Woodford) Butterbaugh in Flint, Michigan. Gregg enjoyed reading books and cooking for himself. He also loved watching sports, especially the Green Bay Packers and tennis. He...
Timothy Joe-Grant Packer II
Feb 28, 2022
Timothy passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the age of 47. Timothy was born October 15, 1974 in Carmel, California. He was an artist, builder, loved going to concerts, had lots of friends and was a kind and caring person. Timothy is survived by his mother, Katherine Yager; aunt, Shirley Green; step son, Chad (Allisha) Johnson and his...
