Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Mary Carol Smith

Mary Carol Smith

Dec 16, 2022

Mary passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 78 years. She was born in Screven, Georgia on February 27, 1944 to the late EW and Wilma (Leget) Roberson. On June 30, 1963 she married Raymond R. Smith and they were married for 59 years. Mary loved gardening, working...

John E. Burnell

John E. Burnell

Dec 15, 2022

John passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 80 years. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 17, 1941 to the late John and Eleanor (Basse) Burnell. On November 11, 1977, he married the former Debra Lynn Bellnap, and she preceded him in death on September 2, 2013. John proudly served his...

Patricia R. Casey

Patricia R. Casey

Dec 15, 2022

Our lovely Mom, Patricia R. Casey age 93 of Bay City, Michigan died peacefully on December 15th 2022 at Symphony Tri-Cities Nursing Home. Mom was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1929 in Bay City, MI. She was one of eight children, three sisters and four brothers, and attended Holy Trinity Catholic School. As a child, she loved tap...

Laurie Grace Herbert

Laurie Grace Herbert

Dec 13, 2022

Mrs. Herbert passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 72. Laurie was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 8, 1950 to the late Frederic and Pearl (Gerard) McLellan. She was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Church for over 40 years. Laurie enjoyed feeding birds, going for...

Richard "Rich" Allan Kolb

Richard "Rich" Allan Kolb

Dec 13, 2022

Rich passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Toni and Trish House with his family by his side at the age of 73 years. He was born in Bay City on February 3, 1949 to the late Clarence and Helen (Draves) Kolb. On February 19, 1983 he married the former Patricia Rae Salas and they were married for 39...

Kathleen J. (Barney) Robinson

Kathleen J. (Barney) Robinson

Dec 10, 2022

Kathleen passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 61. The daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Anderson) Barney was born December 3, 1961 in Bay City, Michigan. Kathleen enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Kathleen is survived by her two sons, Adam John Karpinski and Donald James Karpinski; three...

Mary J. Kowalczyk-Davidson

Mary J. Kowalczyk-Davidson

Dec 9, 2022

Kowalczyk-Davidson, Mary J. Grand Blanc formerly of Bay City, Michigan Mary passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side at the age of 70 years. She was born in Bay City on June 24, 1952 to the late Edwin and Joan (Kasprzyk) Kowalczyk. Mary worked and retired from the Bay County Boys...

Galen M. Beauch

Galen M. Beauch

Dec 8, 2022

Galen passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his residence at the age of 64. The son of the late Merle and Hedwig (Cholger) Beauch was born April 7, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. Galen graduated from John Glen High School in 1976, was an Eagle Scout and took first place in the Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest in 1976. He...

Elizabeth A. Schnell "Betty"

Elizabeth A. Schnell "Betty"

Dec 7, 2022

Betty Schnell age 72, of Bay City, Michigan was a loving wife to her late husband Russ Schnell, a wonderfully supportive mother of three, and loving Nana of five grandchildren. She passed away on Wednesday December 7, of 2022.  Betty was enjoying the weather and beloved company at her residence in Apache Junction Arizona at the time of her passing....

James J. Curphy

James J. Curphy

Dec 4, 2022

Our loving husband and father passed over on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 58. The son of the late Ralph and Jessie (Guyott) Curphy was born April 28, 1964 in Bay City, Michigan. James worked for Dow Chemical for 24 years, was an avid hunter, loved being outdoors and always put his family...

Judith A. Rabadue

Judith A. Rabadue

Dec 2, 2022

Judith passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Brittany Manor Nursing Home at the age of 80 years. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 21, 1942 to the late Joseph and Harriet (Cole) Rabadue. Judith worked as an emergency nurse for many years at General Hospital in Bay City and went on to work as a nurse...

George E. Watson Jr.

George E. Watson Jr.

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Watson passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 71. George was born January 29, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan to the late George Sr. and Dora (Winters) Watson. Mr. Watson enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Mr. Watson is survived by his children,...

Michael R. Hill

Michael R. Hill

Nov 26, 2022

Mr. Hill passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79. The son of the late Albert and Helen (Dean) Hill was born July 13, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan. Michael served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. Michael loved playing board games...

Gene A. Gillette

Gene A. Gillette

Nov 26, 2022

Gene Arnel Gillette, of Bay City, died on November 26, 2022 at Brian's House Hospice following a six-year brave and determined battle with cancer. Gene was born on April 28, 1941 to Donald and Marjorie (Brown) Gillette in Bay City, and was raised in Standish, MI. Gene lived a life full of adventure, accomplishment, and love. He graduated from Arenac...

Loretta Margaret Kohn

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"

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

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

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

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

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...

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