Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Raymond H. Jacobs Sr.

Raymond H. Jacobs Sr.

Jan 15, 2022

Mr. Jacobs passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his residence at the age of 79. The son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Mulders) Jacobs was born September 21, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. Raymond was retired from Consumers Power and loved fishing, hunting, walking, his dogs and going to the casino. Raymond is survived by the love...

Ronald J. Lucas

Ronald J. Lucas

Jan 14, 2022

Ron passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 82 years. He was born in Alma on July 19, 1939, to the late Russell and Josie (Swank) Lucas. Ron married the "neighbor girl" the former Patricia Essex on February 25, 1961, and she preceded him in death on October 14, 2015. He then married...

Howard Lee Schmidt

Howard Lee Schmidt

Jan 14, 2022

Howard passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 86. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Wilfred and Naomi (Raymond) Schmidt on June 5, 1935. Howard was a lifelong member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed wood carving, fishing, and loved spending time with his family,...

William S. Johnson

William S. Johnson

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. Johnson passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 67 years. The son of the late Edward and Bernice (DeCant) Johnson was born March 22, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio. William Retired from Bangor Township Schools after 30 years of service and loved going fishing and playing bingo with his wife Janice. William...

Joan G. Wing

Joan G. Wing

Jan 13, 2022

Joan was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 67. Joan was born to the late Stephen and Evelyn (Havican) Krzyminski in Bay City, Michigan on December 7, 1954. She married Jerry Wing on May 13,...

Diane C. Dukarski

Diane C. Dukarski

Jan 12, 2022

Diane passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Bay Special Care at the age of 69. She was born on March 12, 1952 to the late Daniel J. and Jeanette (Miller) Dukarski in Bay City, Michigan. She loved listening to music and attending concerts and live shows. She had a big heart for animals, especially dogs. Most importantly, she...

Matthew Kerr

Matthew Kerr

Jan 11, 2022

Matthew passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland at the age of 93 years. He was born in Bay City on February 19, 1928, to the late Matthew and Margaret (Irving) Kerr. He proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Airforce. He married the former Margaret Trelewski in Bay...

Verne Hatch

Verne Hatch

Jan 11, 2022

Verne passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Medilodge of Midland at the age of 96 years. He was born in Newport, Maine on January 16, 1925 to the late Eugene and Flossie (Braley) Hatch. Verne married Violette on October 12, 1963 and she preceded him in death on April 15, 2009 after 45 years of marriage. He worked and...

Elda Lee Benecke (Ramsey)

Elda Lee Benecke (Ramsey)

Jan 9, 2022

God has blessed Elda Benecke, who was called to her heavenly home on January 9, 2022 with family at her side. Elda was born on August 25, 1941 in Maryland to Playford and Eleanor (Baker) Ramsey and moved to Michigan as a young girl. Following her mother's death, she was lovingly raised by her aunt "mom" Hazel (Ramsey) and Nathan...

Herbert Junior Willard "Herb"

Herbert Junior Willard "Herb"

Jan 8, 2022

Herb passed away on January 8th, 2022 at home with family at his side. Herbert J. Willard was born to Herbert and Eva (Lederer) Willard on October 13, 1934, in Bay City Michigan. He never knew his father, who passed away before he was born. As a result, he had a very special relationship with his brother Clifford, who often...

Sandra Yvonne Treichel

Sandra Yvonne Treichel

Jan 8, 2022

Sandra passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital at the age of 83. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 24, 1938 to the late Melvin and Emiline (Anderson) Mueller. Sandra Enjoyed reading about history, and spending time with her family. She loved when her granddaughters would visit and stay with her. Sandra is...

Marlene M. Peplinski

Marlene M. Peplinski

Jan 7, 2022

Marlene passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region, at the age of 82. The daughter of the late Lloyd and Nellie (Wieschowski) Peplinski was born May 5, 1939 in Alpena, Michigan. Marlene was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. She graduated from Visitation High School, went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree from Madonna University...

Lorraine M. Peplinski

Lorraine M. Peplinski

Jan 7, 2022

Lorraine passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 84. The daughter of the late Albin and Virginia (Wirgowski) Walthers was born January 31, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan. Lorraine started every morning and ended each day with her daily devotionals and prayers. She enjoyed shopping, doing crossword puzzles and word searches, checking...

Karen A. Dufresne

Karen A. Dufresne

Jan 4, 2022

Karen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in My-Michigan Health Center, Midland at the age of 57. She was born in Bay City, On September 23, 1964 to the late Kenneth Sr. and Judith Annette (Buzzard) Dufresne. Karen enjoyed playing games on her computer, shopping at Walmart and Sam's Club, Walking, and spending time with her family and...

Norine W. Arnold

Norine W. Arnold

Jan 1, 2022

Norine passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 95 years. She was born in Bay City on January 17, 1926, to the late Otto and Anna (Warsaw) Witzke. On May 14, 1949, she married Elmer G. Arnold and they were married for 65 years until he passed away...

Philip Zimmer

Philip Zimmer

Dec 31, 2021

Philip D. Zimmer passed away December 31, 2021 at the age of 38. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He made a difference in the lives of most everyone he met. Phil was the "go to" person for his family and friends. He always showed up, had your back, gave to those...

Tammara Lynn O'Connor

Tammara Lynn O'Connor

Dec 29, 2021

Tammara was welcomed to the mansion her Father built for her in heaven on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 75 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on December 28, 1946, to the late Edward and Lorraine (Krukowski) Gifford. Tammara graduated from Caseville High School in 1965 and attended Delta College. On November 6, 1965, she married...

Charles Edward LaLonde

Charles Edward LaLonde

Dec 28, 2021

Charles passes away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 95 years. He was born in Bay City on November 23, 1926 to the late Gilbert and Agnes (Sauve) LaLonde. He married the former Ruth Nantais on August 28, 1948 in Detroit and she passed away on December 27, 2015...

Lou Ann Phillips

Lou Ann Phillips

Dec 28, 2021

Lou Ann passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 74. She was born April 18, 1947 to the late May Ballor-Leahy-James in Bay City, Michigan. Lou Ann enjoyed doing ceramics, staining glass, sewing, gardening, fishing, camping, traveling, going to concerts with her friends, going to her...

Eloise Loretta Lisk

Eloise Loretta Lisk

Dec 27, 2021

Eloise passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 93 years. She was born in Bay City on March 11, 1928 to the late Harold and Matilda (Gottleber) Heitzig. On March 31, 1951 she married Harold F. Lisk, and he preceded her in death on August 28, 1993 after 42 years of...

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