Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Sue A. Eichhorn

Sue A. Eichhorn

Jul 11, 2021

Eichhorn, Sue A. Bay City, Michigan Sue passed away Saturday, July 11, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region. The daughter of the late Jack and Cora Winn was born October 15, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Allen Eichhorn. At the request of Sue cremation has...

Devin Karr Davidson

Devin Karr Davidson

Jul 11, 2021

Devin passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident at the age of 20 years. He was born on June 29, 2001 in West Branch to Gary Jr. and Janet (Gingerich) Davidson. Devin was a 2019 graduate of Au Gres-Sims High School. He enjoyed going to the races, working on his trucks, ice fishing and...

Leslie G. Bauer

Leslie G. Bauer

Jul 10, 2021

Leslie Gene Bauer passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Hospital in Saginaw, with his family by his side after a long battle with Parkinson's, at the age of 75. He was born on August 2, 1945 to the late Roland and Florence (Leinberger) Bauer in Bay City, Michigan. Les was retired from Harrison...

Margaret Ann (VanWert) Gwizdala

Margaret Ann (VanWert) Gwizdala

Jul 10, 2021

Mrs. Gwizdala passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Brian's House at the age of 93. The daughter of the late William and Margaret (Bokhart) VanWert was born December 22, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Gwizdala was a member of St. Norbert Altar Society and enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, sewing, crocheting, camping and spending time with her grandchildren....

Louis J. VonGrey

Louis J. VonGrey

Jul 9, 2021

Mr. VonGrey passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Bay Valley House at the age of 84. The son of the late Louis and Bernice (Cushman) VonGrey was born July, 20, 1936 in San Jose, California. Mr. VonGrey was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Eagles Club 1010, American Legion Post 18, Teamsters Union 486/406 and...

James R. Parks Sr.

James R. Parks Sr.

Jul 8, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and dear friend Jim passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home with his family surrounding him at the age of 80 years. Jim was born on June 26, 1941 to the late Wilfred and Thelma (Burdett) Parks. He was married to the love of his life and best friend Margaret A....

Gary Engel

Gary Engel

Jul 5, 2021

Mr. Engel passed away at his residence on Monday, July 5, 2021 at the age of 71. The son of the late Frank and Florence (Gallagher) Engel was born November 28, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan. Gary served two tours in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict and enjoyed going for walks, scratching lottery tickets and cooking. Mr. Engel...

Curtis Lee Williams

Curtis Lee Williams

Jul 1, 2021

Curtis passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Brian's House at the age of 60 years after a 10 year battle with cancer. He was born on December 7, 1960 in Bay City to the late Willard and Patricia (Peters) Williams. Curt has resided in Bay City all of his life and was a graduate of Bay City Western. He...

Cynthia A. Gromaski

Cynthia A. Gromaski

Jun 30, 2021

Cynthia passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 64. She was born June 9, 1957 to the late William and Esther (Klemm) Gromaski in Bay City, Michigan.  She enjoyed boating, camping, traveling and spending time with her family. She her spent many winters in Naples Florida and loved spending time with her two...

Edwin D. Ekkens

Edwin D. Ekkens

Jun 28, 2021

Edwin passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 81 years. He was born on November 1, 1939 to the late Clarence and Gertrude (Laskas) Ekkens. Edwin proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and was honorably discharged. He owned and operated Bishop Young Furniture until 2002 when...

Richard "Dick" David Bender

Richard "Dick" David Bender

Jun 27, 2021

Richard passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Bayfield Assisted Living with his family by his side at the age of 89. He was born in Bay City, Michigan to the late David and Ella (Dowd) Bender on October 4, 1931. Dick was a member of Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, camping, square dancing,...

Cheryl V. Morley

Cheryl V. Morley

Jun 25, 2021

Cheryl passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Close to Home Assisted Living at the age of 77 years. She was born in Grayling, Michigan on June 23, 1944 to the late Gordon and Aileen (Purvis) Pond. On July 7, 1979 she married Jack O. Morley and they were married for 41 years until he passed away on October 16,...

Harold D. Spitnale

Harold D. Spitnale

Jun 23, 2021

Harold passed away at his home, with his family by his side on June 23, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born on September 27, 1939 in Midland, Michigan. Harold was a plain and simple husband, and a very hard worker. He loved sitting outside on his porch, fishing, going camping, and his dog, Hollar. Harold is survived...

Roberta Roth (Gephart) Rogers

Roberta Roth (Gephart) Rogers

Jun 23, 2021

Obituary Roberta Roth (Gephart) Rogers, age 90, formerly of Venice, FL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Park Village Pines in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Roberta & Rudean (her twin) were born on December 22,1930 in Charlotte, Michigan to Rudolph & Veldean Roth. After earning a bachelor's degree in education from Western Michigan University, Roberta married Wilfred Gephart in June...

Dorothy H. Tithof

Dorothy H. Tithof

Jun 20, 2021

Dorothy passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living at the age of 97 years. She was born in Bay City on February 1, 1924 to the late Frank and Sophie (Lemiasz) Slezak. On June 22, 1946 she married the love of her life Joseph A. Tithof. They spent 62 years together until he passed away...

Neil W. Nitschka

Neil W. Nitschka

Jun 19, 2021

Neil passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center - Harrison at the age of 69. He was born to the late Wayne and Alice (Kuch) Nitschka on April 18, 1952, in Bay City Michigan. He attended TL Handy High school and went on to receive his Forestry Degree from Michigan Tech. Neil worked for the Bay County...

Julie Ann Atkins

Julie Ann Atkins

Jun 17, 2021

Julie took the hand of Jesus on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family at the age of 37. Julie was born September 13, 1983 in Saginaw, Michigan and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She enjoyed music, boat rides, eating and her hammock. Julie is survived by her father, William (Linda) A. Atkins; mother,...

Donna M. Cobb

Donna M. Cobb

Jun 14, 2021

Donna Marie Cobb went home to be with her Lord and Savior, June 14th, 2021. She was born on April 16th, 1927, to her mother and father, John and Mildred Maxson. She lived on a farm in Pinconning, Michigan most of her childhood. She met and married her husband, Bonnie L. Cobb on October 9th, 1948. They shared 46 years...

Jack Michael Ranous

Jack Michael Ranous

Jun 13, 2021

Mike passed away early Sunday morning June 13, 2021 at Covenant Health Care-Cooper in Saginaw, MI. Age 77. The son of the late Jack and Norma (Bennett) Ranous was born November 1, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. He actively served at New Life Missionary Church and was a trustee. Mike retired as an electronic specialist from Delphi in Saginaw after 42...

Joy H. Van Paris

Joy H. Van Paris

Jun 12, 2021

Joy passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 77. She was born on September 30, 1943 to the late Clancy E. "Jack" and Ann (Wopinski) Bellor in Bay City, Michigan. Joy was a previous member of Visitation Church and is currently a member of Our Lady of...

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