Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Dorothy Lucille Garrett
Feb 28, 2025
Dorothy passed away suddenly on February 28, 2025 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare, Michigan at the age of 65. She was born on November 28, 1959 in Midland, Michigan. She was a CNA for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and going fishing with them. She was funny, outgoing, liked joking around with others and had...
Kenneth Allen Krause
Feb 25, 2025
Ken passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Hyde Park Memory Care in Flushing, Michigan at the age of 59. He was born to Gerald F. and Mary Margaret (Rau) Krause on June 19, 1965 in Bay City, Michigan. He enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, crafting, shopping and spending money. While he was...
Carol J. Sherwood
Feb 24, 2025
Carol passed away at her home on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn (Blank) Leser was born December 23, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Carol enjoyed taking trips to the casino, walking, doing word searches and jigsaw puzzles, reading, cooking and baking.
Carol is survived by her daughter, Kim J....
Norma J. Campbell (Sauer)
Feb 23, 2025
Norma J. Campbell (Sauer) passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Toni and Trish House with her family by her side at the age of 87. Born on December 9, 1937, in Bay City, Michigan, Norma lived a life rich in love, family, and unwavering dedication to her community.
Norma was known for her deep family values, and her greatest...
Joseph "Joe" A. Metiva
Feb 21, 2025
Joseph "Joe" A. Metiva, aged 40, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Born on November 14, 1984, in Saginaw, Joe was a devoted family man and an avid lover of life. He is survived by the love of his life, Miriam Tawil, and their children: Morgan Metiva, Wyatt Metiva (Karissa Hill, significant...
Kathleen Mary Osterhout
Feb 20, 2025
Kathleen passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her home in Bay City at the age of 63. She was born on September 6, 1961 to the late James and Mary Ann (Cline) Osterhout in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish for numerous years.
Kathleen is survived by several cousins and friends. In addition...
Roy Ernest Sturm
Feb 20, 2025
Roy passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bay Shore Nursing Home at the age of 91. The son of the late Ernest and Clara (Lutz) Sturm was born December 21, 1933 in Bay City, Michigan. Roy served in the National Guard and was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and retired from Dow Chemical Company. Roy enjoyed...
Donna Jean Potter
Feb 19, 2025
Donna Jean Potter, a servant of Jesus Christ, whose presence brightened the lives of many, was born on May 8, 1941, in South Branch, Michigan. She entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy etched in the hearts of her family and friends.
A graduate of North Eastern School of Business,...
Evelyn Ruth Kennedy
Feb 17, 2025
Evelyn passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her residence. A complete obituary will appear later.
Thomas John Gray "Tom"
Feb 16, 2025
Tom passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospital – Butterworth at the age of 66. He was born on March 4, 1958 to the late Francis and Eleanor (Wegener) Gray in Bay City, Michigan. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from General Motors Institute (Kettering University) and continued his education at Michigan State University obtaining...
James "Jim" Owen Rachwitz
Feb 16, 2025
James Owen Rachwitz entered the nearer presence of his Lord on February 16, 2025, at the age of 84. He faithfully awaits the hope of resurrection proclaimed in the Holy Scripture.
Jim was born on August 19, 1940, as the elder of two children to William and Helen Rachwitz. In 1958, Jim met the love of his life, Diane Schatzer, and...
Henrita M. Guerrero
Feb 15, 2025
Henrita passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 78. She was born February 1, 1947 in Germany to the late Dennis and MaryAnn Dawes. Henrita loved spending time with her 17 cats. She loved all animals and spending time with her friends and family.
Henrita is survived by...
Sharlene Marie White
Feb 15, 2025
Sharlene passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Medilodge of Sterling at the age of 81. She was born to the late George and Florence (Reno) Ott in Bay City, Michigan on July 22, 1943. She enjoyed spending time with her family, liked doing crafts and traveling. She made ceramic and porcelain dolls and had quite a...
Ronald "Ron" E. Marcet
Feb 14, 2025
Ron passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at Covenant Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 78. He was born November 26, 1946 to the Late Emil and Eda (Taylor) Marcet in Flint, Michigan. “Racer Ron” as he was often called, loved drag racing, and circle track racing. He enjoyed going out to eat, cooking, reading...
Ross William Brown
Feb 13, 2025
Mr. Ross William Brown, died at his home on February 13th at the age of 100 years with his family at his side. Ross was born on September 24, 1924, to Robert Erwin and Susan (Rudell) Brown, and grew up in Merritt Township near Munger during the Great Depression. He was the sixth of seven children, and his mother died...
Robert "Bob" E. Staudacher
Feb 9, 2025
Robert Edward Staudacher our loving, strong-willed father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born on February 24, 1948 in Bay City, Michigan. Bob was the oldest of four children to the late Edward and Jacqueline (Hayward) Staudacher. Bob graduated from T.L. Handy in 1966,...
Sidney O. Heyl
Feb 9, 2025
Sidney Ogden Heyl, 81, passed away on February 9, 2025. Born on September 21, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Sid later moved to Houghton Lake, where he built a life filled with family, laughter, and cherished memories.
Sid was married to his beloved wife, Kathryn Heyl, for 59 years. The two met at Northeastern and built a lifetime of love and family...
James Edward Meschke Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
James passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at West Hills Living in Flint, Michigan at the age of 54.
In honoring the wishes of James, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned.
Gerald "Jerry" C. Wenglikowski
Feb 5, 2025
Surrounded by his family, Gerald (Jerry) Wenglikowski passed through the gates of Glory peacefully on February 5, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born to Chester and Clara Wenglikowski on June 1,1940, Jerry spent his life in Bay City. After finishing his Catholic education, he began working at the bowling alley where he perfected his game and even eventually...
Patricia Ann Jane
Feb 5, 2025
Patricia Ann (Confer) Jane of Essexville Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2025 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 23, 1944 to the late Kenneth Confer Sr. and the late Dorothy (Norbert) Jacobs.
Patricia married Isaac Jane in Bay City on...
