Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Richard B. Wegener Sr. "Rich"

Richard B. Wegener Sr. "Rich"

Jan 22, 2022

Rich passed away peacefully at his home with his loved ones by his side on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born on January 26, 1943 to the late Richard G. and Margaret (Thorne) Wegener in Bay City, Michigan. Rich worked in lumber retail from his high school days until the time of his retirement....

John Joseph Peters "Jack"

John Joseph Peters "Jack"

Jan 21, 2022

Jack passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 87. He was born to the late James and Elinor (Wihtinen) Peters on June 14, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Jack retired from driving truck for IGA Superfoods. He was a member of the local 486 teamsters. He also enjoyed tinkering in the...

Joyce Elaine Borchardt

Joyce Elaine Borchardt

Jan 20, 2022

Joyce passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Bay Shores Senior Center surrounded by her family at the age of 88. The daughter of the late LeVern and Florence (Meggison) McGhan was born March 8, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Joyce was raised in her beloved Charlevoix, Michigan where she graduated as the valedictorian in 1951 from Charlevoix High...

Glen Calvin Phillip Kittredge

Glen Calvin Phillip Kittredge

Jan 20, 2022

Glen passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born to the late Lynn and Fleurette (Morin) Kittredge on February 27, 1941 in Barton, Vermont. Glen enjoyed motorcycle riding as well as dune buggy riding. He loved to go camping and was often tinkering...

George Alfred Haddad

George Alfred Haddad

Jan 18, 2022

George passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 69. George was born June 4, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan. He was an excellent painter and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his family and his niece. George is survived by his mother, Irene Haddad; daughter, Donelle Gougeon; granddaughter, Kelsey...

Waldtraut W. Lutz "Wally"

Waldtraut W. Lutz "Wally"

Jan 18, 2022

In Loving Memory Waldtraut (Wally) Warwel Lutz passed away at 90 years of age on January 18, 2022. Wally was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gustav and Marie Warwel. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerrold W. Lutz, D.O. Wally retired from Bay City Public Schools after four decades of teaching in Bay City,...

Sally J. Payne (Leyrer)

Sally J. Payne (Leyrer)

Jan 16, 2022

Sally passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Carriage House at the age of 91. She was born on November 5, 1930 to the late Arthur and Frieda (Elftman) Leyrer in Pigeon, Michigan. She lived thoughtfully, she lived thankfully, she lived truthfully. She rests now with her beloved "Jim", whose smile captivated and comforted her every day. She...

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...

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