Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Dr. Lawrence Edward Meyer "Larry" "Brownie"

Dr. Lawrence Edward Meyer "Larry" "Brownie"

Sep 12, 2021

Dr. Meyer passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Bay Field Assisted Living, with his family by his side at the age of 96. He was born March 5, 1925 to the late Leonard and Mollie (Rowda) Meyer in Bay City, Michigan. Dr. Meyer was a member of Faith Lutheran Church for over 50 years. He proudly served his county...

Lorie Ann Mistura (Gwizdala)

Lorie Ann Mistura (Gwizdala)

Sep 12, 2021

Lorie passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 60.  She was born February 11, 1961 to the Late John and Laura (Doerr) Gwizdala in Bay City, Michigan. Lorie enjoyed crafting, doing word search puzzles, going shopping, cooking and partying. Lorie is survived by her daughter, Gina Mistura; sister, Joanne (Rod) Swavel; brother, Joe (Terri) Gwizdala; nephew, Mike...

Joanne Roberta Gradowski

Joanne Roberta Gradowski

Sep 10, 2021

Gradowski, Joanne, of Bay City, MI, age 88, Joanne was born June 3, 1933 in Bay City, MI. The daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Peplinski) Bukowski.  After graduating from St. Stan's high school Joanne held office and accounting positions with various companies in the Bay City area eventually joining Gougeon Brothers, Inc. in 1974 as the Office Manager.  ...

Joyce Anne Brennan

Joyce Anne Brennan

Sep 8, 2021

Brennan, Joyce Anne Grand Rapids, Michigan Formerly of Bay City, Michigan Joyce passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Clark at Keller Lake, Grand Rapids at the age of 83 years. She was born in Bay City on April 17, 1938 to the late Benjamin and Angeline (Germain) Seymour. Joyce was a member of Corpus Christi Parish for many years....

Sally Marie Tarbox

Sally Marie Tarbox

Sep 7, 2021

Sally Tarbox passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Bay City Michigan.  Sally Marie Ward was born April 3, 1938, in Saginaw Michigan, to the late Cletus and Bernice Ward, the ninth child of eleven.  She graduated from Saginaw Saint Mary's High School in 1956.  Shortly after graduation, Sally married Paul Thorne, who predeceased her,...

Robert James Dubay "Dubes"

Robert James Dubay "Dubes"

Sep 7, 2021

Bob passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 67 years. He was born in Bay City on December 21, 1953 to the late Donald and Margaret (Malott) Dubay. Bob attended school until the 11th grade at West Catholic High and graduated from T.L. Handy in 1972. He worked for many years in the...

Jacquelyn Lee VanGuilder

Jacquelyn Lee VanGuilder

Sep 6, 2021

Jacquelyn passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 54 years. She married Robert VanGuilder on July 8, 1994 in Bay City and they were married for 27 years. She was the loving mother of three dogs, Buffy, Brooklyn and Brody. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping with...

Christopher Amir Mahmoudi "Moody"

Christopher Amir Mahmoudi "Moody"

Sep 5, 2021

Christopher Amir Mahmoudi, our beloved father, son and friend passed away unexpectedly September 5, 2021.  Christopher was born September 21, 1972 to Abdullah (Mike) Mahmoudi and Susan Mahmoudi (nee: Nagel).  Christopher attended T.L. Handy High School in Bay City.  Christopher also attended Delta College and received certificates in CNC machining.  Christopher worked many years as a CNC Machinist.  Christopher was...

Gloria Wesolek Dirla

Gloria Wesolek Dirla

Sep 4, 2021

Gloria Wesolek Dirla, 96, daughter of Grace and George Schneider, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 4. Precious Mom of adoring children, Jessica ( Mark), Bill Jr. ( Jane), Andy ( Kathy), John, Bob ( John), Chris ( Julie), Cassie ( Dennis), and once daughter-in-law and always daughter, Pat. Gloria is now in the loving arms of...

Theron "Ron" R. Reynolds

Theron "Ron" R. Reynolds

Sep 3, 2021

Theron passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Country Square Assisted Living in Auburn, Michigan at the age of 82. He was born on August 26, 1939 to the late Charles and Daisy (Ruth) Reynolds in Au Gres. Theron was a proud Veteran and served in the Army over in Germany. He loved to go hunting, but fishing was...

Ollie J. Yoder

Ollie J. Yoder

Sep 2, 2021

Ollie passed away on Thursday morning, September 2, 2021 at Autumnwood of Deckerville Nursing Home. She was born on April 20, 1936 in Boone, North Carolina to the late Traci and Bonnie (Barnes) Culler. Ollie was a very devoted member of the Center Road Church of Christ. Church was her life. She loved the game show network, reading the Bible...

Maxine Engelhardt

Maxine Engelhardt

Sep 1, 2021

Mrs. Maxine Engelhardt passed away peacefully with her Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at New Hope Valley Independent Living in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 97 years. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Charlotte (Dinse) Steinbauer. Maxine was born August 29, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan. She graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1942. She married...

Sharon Russell

Sharon Russell

Sep 1, 2021

Sharon passed away on peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Ft. Myers, Florida with her family by her side. Sharon was born August 6, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Russell was the former Bangor Township Clerk and enjoyed traveling, going to the casino and going to the dog park with her dog, Mattie. Sharon and her husband Tom...

Melvin LeRoy Aldrich

Melvin LeRoy Aldrich

Aug 31, 2021

Melvin passed away August 31, 2021 at McLaren Flint at the age of 55. He was born in Bay City on September 20, 1965 to the late Melvin and Lillian (Gilbert) Aldrich. Melvin enjoyed doing yardwork, fishing, and attending family functions. Melvin is survived by his 2 children, Joshua Allen Aldrich and Anthony Lee Schlicker; sister, Mary Aldrich; aunts, Mary...

Sandra Jean Wieland "Sandy"

Sandra Jean Wieland "Sandy"

Aug 30, 2021

Sandy passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 75. Sandy was born March 23, 1946 to the late Harold and (Marge) Pfenninger in Bay City, Michigan. Sandy was a member of the LFA Hall and St. John's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons,...

Thomas E. Luczak

Thomas E. Luczak

Aug 30, 2021

Thomas E. Luczak, age 77, Tom passed away peacefully on Monday, August 30th, at Cleveland Clinic after a short battle with Lymphoma. A lifelong resident of Bay City, Michigan, he was born on November 11, 1943 to the late Clement J. and Leona M. (Jean) Luczak. He was a k-12 graduate of Visitation High School (1962), and Saginaw Valley (B.A....

Donald W. Bickel Sr.

Donald W. Bickel Sr.

Aug 29, 2021

Mr. Bickel passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Symphony of Tri Cities at the age of 86. The son of the late William and Lillian (Stroebel) Bickel was born September 20, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Donald enjoyed woodworking, working with stained glass and genealogy. Mr. Bickel is survived by his four children, Randall A. (Catherine) Bickel, Donald...

Mary K. Williams

Mary K. Williams

Aug 28, 2021

Mary passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her residence at the age of 70. She was born to Hubert and Eileen(Reutter) Williams on November 22, 1950 in Tachikawa, Japan. She was a 1968 Handy High School graduate. Mary loved reading, traveling and driving across country with her husband. Mary is survived by her husband, James Neale, whom she...

Lori Sue Toyzan

Lori Sue Toyzan

Aug 27, 2021

On Friday, August 27, 2021 Lori Toyzan our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend was called home unexpectedly at the age of 56. Lori was born on September 14, 1964 in Bay City, Michigan. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter Emma (15), jumping into her snuggies to watch her Hallmark movies, casino trips, listening to country music, cooking, vacations...

Edward "Ed" N. Geno II

Edward "Ed" N. Geno II

Aug 27, 2021

Ed passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 64 years. He was born in Bay City on December 21, 1956 to Al and Winnie (French) Geno. He married the former Dawn Diaz on April 30, 1977 and they were married for 44 years. Ed worked for McLaren Bay Region for many years as...

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