Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Pamela E. vanKlaveren
May 21, 2025
Pamela passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home at the age of 81. She was born to the late James and Hazel Nitschky on February 23, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan.
Pamela is survived by her daughter, Jennifer vanKlaveren; grandson, Conner LeRoy (Keara) of Lehi, Utah and niece, Laurel McClure. In addition to her parents,...
Robert Hall Jr.
May 19, 2025
Rob passed away on May 19, 2025 in Bay City with his family by his side at the age of 63. He was born to the late Robert and Maxine (Boggs) Hall on October 10, 1961 in Royal Oak. He worked and volunteered for many different railroads. He was very active and volunteered many hours for the Historical Society of...
Jennifer I. Klenk
May 18, 2025
Jennifer Irene Klenk, 39, of Bay City, Michigan, died May 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her Bay City, Michigan childhood home. After three difficult journeys with cancer, God has called his child to join him in his heavenly home. Jennifer was born on November 16, 1985 to Joan Klenk, nee Mindykowski, and Robert James Klenk in Landstuhl,...
Gary W. Fox
May 17, 2025
Gary passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 79. The son of the late Joseph and Irene (Jones) Fox was born September 20, 1945 in Highland Park, Michigan. Gary was retired from the Bay City Fire Department as a Captain after 29 years of service and served on the...
James W. Bellottie
May 16, 2025
James Bellottie, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly at home of natural causes on May 16, 2025. He was 82 years old.
Born on February 17, 1943, in Pennsylvania to the late James and Josephine Bellottie, James lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep love for family, and a passion for the outdoors. He married the love of...
Delphine Ann Ribeaud
May 13, 2025
Delphine Ann Ribeaud, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86 surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse and Frances (Gwizdala) Janowicz, her sister Bernadette (Jim) Steffke and her husband Louis Franz Ribeaud.
She was born on November 13, 1938, in Bay City,...
Donald "Don" J. Spychalski
May 13, 2025
Donald “Don” J. Spychalski, 97, entered eternal life from his home in Bay City, MI, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He died as he lived, independent and tenacious. Don was a kind soul, caring and passionate, and therefore well-respected and loved by many family and friends. The youngest of seven, Don was born May 7, 1928, to Peter J. Spychalski,...
Keith Jonathan Arndt
May 12, 2025
Keith passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on May 12, 2025 at the age of 49. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 28, 1975 to David and Kathleen (Malek) Arndt. He worked for Michigan Sugar Company for over 15 years and worked on many cars over the years in his spare...
Judy K. Majchrzak
May 11, 2025
Judy K. Majchrzak, born on October 25, 1947, in Bay City, Michigan, peacefully passed away at her home on May 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Throughout her life, Judy was celebrated for her unwavering dedication to her family and her many talents. She took great joy in cooking and enjoyed shopping for her loved ones, always considering ways to...
Kellie Ann Dora
May 9, 2025
Kellie Ann Dora (Our Miracle) after a courageous battle with non-small cell adenocarcinoma gene mutation lung cancer has been called to her heavenly home. There to greet her was our Lord and Savior along with her earthy father that she dearly loved. With outstretched arms Jesus said take our hands and come in where there is no more pain and...
Sharon L. DuBay
May 8, 2025
Sharon L. DuBay, born on September 3, 1939, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away on May 8, 2025, at Brian's House at the age of 85. The daughter of the late Edward and Viola (Lesial) Gushow lived a life filled with creativity and love, touching the hearts of many through her passions and cherished relationships.
An avid enthusiast of sewing, gardening,...
Mary Ann Spliedt
May 3, 2025
Mary passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL at the age of 67 years, after enduring a challenging journey with cancer. Born in Bay City, Michigan on December 6, 1957, she was the daughter of James Spliedt and Myrna (Butterfield) Spliedt. She was a 1976 graduate of Handy High School and later...
Jeanne A. Thompson
May 2, 2025
Jeanne Ann Thompson, formerly of Prescott, MI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Medilodge of Clare, MI. Jeanne was born October 25, 1943 in Bay City, MI to the late Clarence and Evelyn (Sullivan) Dishaw.
Jeanne attended Visitation Catholic School until her Senior year of high school when her family moved to Prescott, MI. She graduated...
Joseph Carl Karoly
Apr 30, 2025
Joseph Carl Karoly, 73, of Long Island City, NY passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. He was born on June 21, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Louis and Marjorie Karoly.
Joe graduated from T. L. Handy High School in 1969 where he was involved in band and gymnastics. A member of many bands and musical collaborations...
Joseph "Joe" R. Gillman
Apr 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Robert Gillman, a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Joe passed away with family by his side after a recent illness.
Born May 24, 1944 in Bay City, MI, Joseph was the son of Betty Jane Yoder and Robert E. Gillman. He was a top graduate of Visitation High School, and...
Karen L. Gougler
Apr 27, 2025
Karen passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 71. The daughter of the late Joseph and Leona (Kromrie) Farris was born May 27, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Karen enjoyed traveling around the country with her husband in his semi-truck, crocheting, reading, animals, especially wolves and moose, drawing and Native American culture.
Karen is...
Nancy E. Bahm
Apr 26, 2025
Nancy passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Bay Shores Nursing Home with her family by her side at the age of 90. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 5, 1934. Nancy was a devoted member of the Order of Eastern Star. She loved being a grandma, going to the casino, boating with her husband Richard, playing solitaire...
Mary J. Sharpe
Apr 24, 2025
Mary passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Stratford Assisted Living with her family by her side at the age of 99. She was born October 14, 1925 to the late Ernest and Minnie (Rose) O’Berg in Essexville, Michigan. Mary was a member of the Red Hat Society for over 15 years. she was also a lifelong member of Essexville...
Sally Ann Preston
Apr 23, 2025
Sally passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Carriage House in Bay City, at the age of 95. She was born on July 13, 1929 in Alpena, Michigan to the late William and Sophia (Lang) Weinkauf.
Sally’s love of singing began in childhood. As a child, Sally sang with 3 of her sisters on the radio with her...
Marie Ann Bladecki
Apr 22, 2025
Marie Ann Bladecki passed away on April 22, 2025 at Bayfield Assisted Living with her family by her side at the age of 89. She was born to the late Leo and Anna (Lukaszewicz) Buda on May 3, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan.
A proud graduate of Central High School, Class of 1953. Marie was a devoted member of the Corpus...
