Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Marie S. Piotrowski
May 21, 2022
Piotrowski, Marie Sophia (Knoerr) Bay City, Turner and Tawas, Michigan December 20, 1936 - May 21, 2022 Marie was born to the late Walter and Ida (Feinauer) Knoerr the third of seven children. She was raised in the Lutheran faith and growing up she was taught a good work ethic, to care and respect for others, to have integrity and...
Gordon Gardyko
May 21, 2022
Gordon passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Toni and Trish House at the age of 69. He was born on January 20, 1953 to the late Daniel and Doris (Carter) Gardyko in Saginaw, Michigan. Gordon enjoyed fishing, photography listening to music and reading. Gordon is survived by his two nephews, Michael Gardyko and Thomas Gardyko; sister, Luanne Scott; four...
Gloria A. Gittins
May 16, 2022
Gloria A. Gittins one of twelve children born to the late William and Ella (DuRussel) Markel passed away peacefully at Brian's House on Monday, May 16, 2022. Gloria was a retired nurse at Bay Medical Center, a business owner and a member of the Eastern Stars. In her spare time, she enjoyed golfing, boating, riding motor cycles, playing the mandolin,...
John Dennis Coupie Jr.
May 15, 2022
John passed away, Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 62. He was born on April 6, 1960 to John and Patricia (Stapish) Coupie in Bay City, Michigan. John was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus #414 and worked for Care Enroll for many years where he worked...
Alan Michael Valliere
May 14, 2022
Alan passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 65. He was born on September 13, 1956 to the late Donald and Madeline (Kuch) Valliere in Bay City, Michigan. Alan enjoyed fixing cars, riding his Harley Davidson's, going to the casino, playing Keno, drinking his coffee and...
Jeanette Laracey
May 14, 2022
Jeanette Laracey, of Linwood and Bay City, Michigan, died after a brief illness. Growing up during the Great Depression shaped her into the frugal yet generous person she was. Unable to pursue higher education herself due to family circumstances, she was proud that her four children graduated from college and earned advanced degrees. She was an astute businesswoman, buying, selling,...
Timothy Allen Kolka
May 14, 2022
Timothy Allen Kolka, 42, of Brooksville, Florida, was called to heaven on May 14, 2022. Though he left this world far too soon, he has left a lasting impression on so many and the memories will be left to cherish. Tim was born on June 21, 1979 in Bay City, Michigan where he later attended T.L. Handy High School. He...
Eugenia "Jean" E. Westenburg
May 13, 2022
Mrs. Westenburg passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 96. The daughter of the late Casmier and Clara (Tomczak) Grochowski was born December 11, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Westenburg retired from Bay Valley as an executive housekeeper, an avid bingo player, member of the F.O.E. Arie 1010...
Laura L. Douglas
May 12, 2022
Laura passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 62 years. She was born in Redford, Michigan on August 15, 1959 to the late Raymond and Marjorie (St Claire) Taffs. Laura was an active board member at Bay City First Nazarene Church and a leader in Celebrate Recovery. She was always the first to...
Joel R. Robinson "Randy"
May 11, 2022
Joel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at From the Heart Assisted Living in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 76. He was born on April 30, 1946 to the late Robert and Jeanette (Ditt) Robinson in Elmhurst, Illinois. Joel loved racing motorcycles, going hunting and fishing. He also liked building model cars. Most importantly, he loved...
Gary R. Jump
May 11, 2022
Gary passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 80. He was born July 6, 1941 to the late Raymond and Eleanor (Gail) Jump in Bay City, Michigan. Gary was a dedicated member at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish and was an usher for many years. He enjoyed fishing,...
Janet Kay Brown
May 9, 2022
Janet passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Bayfield Assisted Living at the age of 81. She was born on August 19, 1940 in Clare, Michigan to the late Berthel and Isabella (Siel) Jackson. Janet retired from Walmart after 23 years. She truly enjoyed working with the customers and meeting people every day. She loved going to Colorado...
Patrick "Pat" H. Kretz
May 8, 2022
Patrick (Pat) H. Kretz passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at his home in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 62. He was born on March 13th, 1960 to the late Herman and Florence (Shields) Kretz in Saginaw, Michigan. He worked at Consumers Energy for 37 years in Substation Repair and Gas Services, retiring in 2015. He was...
Mary J. Bartoszek
May 7, 2022
Mary Bartoszek passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7th in her home with her husband Ed at her side. She was born in Bay City, Mi on December 2,1949 to Mary (Rich) and Rene Beauvais and lived there most of her life. While earning a degree in mathematics at the University of Detroit, she met Ed. The couple was married...
Kenneth Mark Schultz
May 7, 2022
Kenneth passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Covenant Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 66. He was born July 27, 1955 to the late Norman and Bernadine (Auger) Schultz in Bay City, Michigan. Kenneth enjoyed building models, building/working on cars, racing his power boat and loved to crochet. Kenneth is survived by his daughter,...
Thomas J. Middleton
May 7, 2022
Thomas J. Middleton, originally from Bay City, Michigan went to his forever rest on May 7, 2022. Together with his wife and best friend of 40 years, Tom and Doreen spent the last 25 years in Macomb, Michigan building their lives and careers together. Along with Doreen, Tom loved golfing, fishing, hunting and doing things for others. Tom's love for...
Lois J. Barber
May 7, 2022
Lois J. Barber of Bay City, Oscoda, Wolverine, MI and Bradenton, FL passed away at Tawas Village surrounded by her loving family on May 7, 2022. Lois was born on February 21, 1930 to the late Harold and Helen (Doyle) Kahn. Lois was one of the original founding members of The Sound Waves Jazz Orchestra, a piano player for Shoreline...
Lillian "Bobbie" M. Fetter
May 6, 2022
Bobbie passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at Brians House at the age of 98 years. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan on August 14, 1923, to the late William and Jenny (Knapp) Horen. She married Joseph Fetter Sr. on June 29, 1946, and he passed away on October 3, 1999 after 53 years of marriage. Bobbie was very...
Louise O. Miller
May 5, 2022
Louise passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Carriage House at the age of 92 years. She was born in Indiana on July 11, 1929 to the late Frank and Helen (Taylor) Colson. Louise lived the last 12 years in Midland Manor, Bay City where she enjoyed many activities. She was a long-time quilter and later enjoyed crocheting and...
Timothy M. Dorion
May 4, 2022
On May 4, 2022, while his wife was at his side, the angels came and took Tim Home, at the of 73. He was born on June 30, 1948 to the late Lawrence and Felicia Dorion. Tim enjoyed riding his motorcycle, metal detecting, fishing, boating, and spending time with his grandkids, most of all he liked walking on the beach...
