Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Will Joseph Sovereign
Jun 23, 2022
Will Joseph Sovereign passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region. He was born January 1, 1948 to Will Fred and Mary (Kessel) Sovereign in Bay City, Michigan. He attended Bay City Central High School where he began dating the love of his life, Lenore (Sporman) Sovereign, who predeceased him on April 2, 2019. The two were inseparable,...
Frederick C. Riffelmacher "Fred"
Jun 22, 2022
Mr. Riffelmacher passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born on October 8, 1938 to the late Frederick and Augusta (Distel) Riffelmacher. He graduated from Bay City T.L. Handy High School in 1956, from the Bay City Junior College in 1958 and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1961, with a...
Brian K. Felske
Jun 21, 2022
Mr. Felske passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 57. Brian was born October 2, 1964 in Bay City, Michigan. Brian was retired from the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 7 Zone 3 and loved boating, fishing and spending time with his dog, Elliot. Brian is survived by Lisa J. Felske; father,...
Phyllis Mae Choroba
Jun 20, 2022
Phyllis passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 20, 2022 in Bay City, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Ollie and Mary (Roy) Burcham on January 9, 1935 in Hendricks, West Virginia. She was retired from the Wayne Westland School District after working there for several years. Phyllis is survived by her children,...
Tamatha "Tammy" Ann Tali
Jun 14, 2022
Tammy passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland with her family by her side at the age of 55. She was born in Flint, Michigan on November 11, 1966 to Joseph and Dawn (Boothe) Tali. Tammy worked as a conservation officer for the DNR for many years before she started her business B's Boutique. She enjoyed...
Brett Michael Kish
Jun 13, 2022
Brett Michael Kish Bay City, Michigan Brett Michael Kish, 48 of Bay City passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on November 14, 1973, to Barbara (Sczepanski) and Gregory Michael Kish. Brett graduated from Bay City Western High School in 1992 and went on to graduate from Saginaw Valley State University. Brett enjoyed his career...
Linda Lou Dufresne
Jun 12, 2022
Mrs. Dufresne passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at her home at the age of 68. The daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Hunter) Lynch was born September 29, 1953 in Bay City, Michigan. Linda loved spoiling and spending time with her grandchildren. Linda is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert Dufresne; two sons, Chad (Jenelle)...
Mark Douglas Bartlett
Jun 11, 2022
Mr. Bartlett passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 72. Mark was born July 13, 1949 in Midland, Michigan. He loved building and was extremely precise. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Mark is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jean (Vanguilder) Bartlett; children, Christopher...
Kevin Lee McGinnis
Jun 7, 2022
Kevin passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the age of 61. He was born to Lloyd and Evelyn (Krause) McGinnis on October 22, 1960 in Bay City, Michigan. Kevin received a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Western Michigan University. He joined the US Air Force for 4 years after...
Donald C. Fleming
Jun 6, 2022
Donald Clyde Fleming, age 81, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at McLaren Hospital in Bay City, MI. Donald was born in Farmersville, Illinois on July 24, 1940. He graduated from TL Handy High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He retired from the former Bay City Milling. Donald enjoyed spending time with family, especially his...
Kristy Lyn Castillo
Jun 5, 2022
Kristy passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with her mother by her side at the age of 40. She was born October 14, 1981 in Bay City, Michigan. Kristy was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. She enjoyed fishing, traveling to visit with friends and reaching out to someone everyday to help them out....
Richard C. "Dick" Biskner
Jun 5, 2022
Richard "Dick" passed away Sunday, evening June 5, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side, at the age of 87. The son of the late Joseph and Angeline (Retlewski) Biskner was born February 14, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. He and his wife, Marlene owned and operated D & M Services until they retired in 2017. PaPa...
Thomas Lawrence Pacynski "Tom"
Jun 3, 2022
Obituary for Thomas L. Pacynski, age 75, Bay City, Michigan The world is a less joyful place today as Thomas (Tom) Pacynski, age 75, a husband, father, GaGa to his grandkids, brother, Uncle, friend, and mentor to many students, passed away at Covenant Hospital on Friday, June 3rd, 2022 surrounded by his family. He fought a long and courageous battle...
Wayne M. Marcet
Jun 3, 2022
Wayne passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 78. He was born January 7, 1944 to the late Emil and Eda (Taylor) Marcet in Flint, Michigan. Wayne loved drag racing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. Wayne is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris...
Victor M. Matuszewski "Chip"
Jun 2, 2022
Chip passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side, at the age of 60. He was born June 25, 1961 to the late Victor and Marie (Berthiaume) Matuszewski in Bay City, Michigan. Chip loved helping others, but he also enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, grilling, playing piano, working out at the gym, spending...
Joseph Michael Bielinski
May 29, 2022
Joseph Michael Bielinski Bay City, Michigan Joseph passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Colonnades Assisted Living Center at the age of 93. He was born to the late Joseph and Mary (Kotewa) Bielinski on December 8, 1928, in Bay City, Michigan. Joseph was a very proud Veteran and served in World War II and the Korean...
Tom Kocks
May 26, 2022
Mr. Kocks passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 75. Tom was born June 9, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan. Tom was a dedicated member and usher at Corpus Christi Parish and was retired from the Bay County Road Commission. He was a fastpitch softball pitcher for 20 years, loved...
Mary Pricilla Schweitzer
May 25, 2022
Mary Priscilla (Pert) Schweitzer (Doan) went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Born on February 26, 1922 in Bay City Michigan to Herman and Grace Doan the middle of 5 children, she lived to celebrate her 100th birthday. On September 25, 1948, Pert married the love of her life Leonard Schweitzer and started married life in a...
Charlene T. Werner
May 24, 2022
Mrs. Werner passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living at the age of 87. The daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Ouillette) Fortier was born August 10, 1934 in Manistee, Michigan. Mrs. Werner was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and enjoyed crafting, camping, gardening, bowling, cribbage and dancing, but most of all she...
Joseph J. Gillisse
May 22, 2022
Mr. Gillisse passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Close to Home Assisted Living at the age of 96. The son of the late Johanna and Ella (Frost) Gillisse was born on September 2, 1925 in Bancroft, Michigan. Mr. Gillisse served in the U.S. Navy, was retired from Industrial Brownhoist and enjoyed playing golf. Joseph is survived by his...
