Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Rosella "Rose" Nietzke
Apr 28, 2021
Rose passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Pomeroy Skilled Nursing Home at the age of 93 years. Burial has taken place in Floral Gardens Cemetery and no services will be held. Arrangements made by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.
Kim Francis Whalen
Apr 28, 2021
Kim passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Covenant Cooper, Saginaw from COVID-19. He was 62 years old and peacefully was called to the Lord with friends and family by his side. He was born in Bay City, MI on October 8, 1958, to the late Francis and Vivian (King) Whalen. Kim attended Akron-Fairgrove High School Class of 1976. He...
Alice V. Briggs
Apr 27, 2021
Alice passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021 at her home, with her family by her side at the age of 80. She was born on January 24, 1941 to the late Harold and Garnetta (Colby) Dishaw in Bay City, Michigan. Alice loved knitting, crocheting and playing bingo. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing card games with...
Francisco S. Gonzales
Apr 26, 2021
Frankie passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region following a brief illness, at the age of 61. He was born May 5, 1959 in Bay City, Michigan. He was employed at G.M. Powertrain Bay City-Plant. Frankie loved spending time with his grandchildren, enjoyed golfing and was an avid music fan and especially enjoyed listening to Bob...
Howard Paul Ruegsegger
Apr 26, 2021
Howard passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 66. He was born July 9, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Elaine (Schweitzer) Ruegsegger. Howard stated his own two businesses the Ruegsegger Agency Insurance and C.T. Transport. He was a member of the Midland...
Michael A. McMillan
Apr 25, 2021
Mr. McMillan passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at McLaren Flint at the age of 73. The son of the late James and Leona (Cavanaugh) McMillan was born October 3, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan. Michael was a longtime employee of General Motors before his retirement. Michael is survived by his brother, James (Judith) McMillan; nieces, Janet McMillan and...
Judy Jo LaBean (Shoultes)
Apr 23, 2021
Judy passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 67 years. She was born in Bay City on October 21, 1953 to the late Norman and Norma (Myers) Shoultes. Judy worked for many years as a CNA and retired from the VA Hospital. She lived and loved to help other people and loved her...
Richard Reed Powell "Dick"
Apr 22, 2021
Richard Reed Powell passed away April 22, 2021at the age of 85. Dick was a beloved husband and father, who loved the Lord and loved his family. He enjoyed many activities; fishing, woodworking, gardening and his cabin up North. He worked hard all his life. He graduated from LaCrosse State Teachers College in Wisconsin and Springfield College in Massachusetts. He...
Joyce A. Thelen
Apr 22, 2021
Our devoted mother, sister, and grandmother, Joyce Ann Thelen, went home to the Lord on April 22, 2021 in the tender care of her loving family. Joyce was born on March 8, 1943 to Peter and Rose (Spadafore) Felice in Lansing, Michigan. She was united in marriage with the love of her life, Thomas Norman Thelen, on November 10, 1962....
Judith M. Oakes "Judy"
Apr 22, 2021
Judy passed away on April 22, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland at the age of 80. She was born on August 6, 1940 to the late George and Avis (Kirkpatrick) Russell. Judy loved to casino and cruise with her husband Larry of 20 years. She also enjoyed cooking and baking delicious apple pies. Judy is survived by her...
Richard S. Schram
Apr 20, 2021
Richard passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home at the age of 53 years. He was born in Bay City on May 28, 1967 to Richard and Bonnie (Androl) Schram. He graduated from John Glenn Highschool in 1985. Richard worked for Arnold Sales as a salesman for 35 years. He enjoyed watching movies, playing games, participating in fantasy...
Richard Kim Sutton "Slim"
Apr 19, 2021
Slim passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 65 years. He was born in Reed City, Michigan on June 2, 1955. Per Slims wishes cremation has taken place, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the wishes of...
Judy Ann Engel
Apr 18, 2021
Judy passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her residence at the age of 77 years. She was born in Bay City on September 24, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Ruth (Stahl) Heinitz. Judy worked and retired from Dow Chemical after many years of service as a chemist. She was a member of the Midland Amateur Radio Club with...
David Celani
Apr 16, 2021
Dave passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Brian's House in Essexville, Michigan at the age of 80. He was born on April 2, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Antonio and Lucy Celani. He was retired from Detroit Edison after working there for over 30 years. Dave is survived by his wife Catherine; children, Lori Celani, Steven (Trish)...
Donald H. Hartley
Apr 10, 2021
Mr. Hartley passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 63. Donald was born June 26, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan and served in the U.S. Army. He was well known for his compassionate caring of baby animals, more specifically baby squirrels. Don is survived by his father, Richard Hartley; four children, Jessica Good,...
Walter F. Sporman "Wally"
Apr 10, 2021
Wally passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the age of 38 years. He was born on December 31, 1982 in Bay City, Michigan. He worked at Lubrizol in Midland, Michigan as a chemical blend technician. He loved his music and enjoyed dancing. He was an avid, golfer, bowler and basketball player. Wally was a caring and playful uncle...
Jacqueline A. Gorski
Apr 8, 2021
Jacqueline passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 83 years. She was born in Bay City on May 15, 1937 to the late Zenia and Barbara (Schabel) Huntley. Jacqueline loved her grandchildren and took a special liking to her first great grandchild, Victor who came into the family's...
Joyce M. Steinhauer
Apr 5, 2021
Joyce passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Smith Street Adult Foster Care at the age of 89. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on September 22, 1931 to the late Frank and Marie (Retelle) Wood. Joyce was a former member of Visitation Catholic Church and was also a member of the Little Flower Society and League Catholic Men...
Michael John Olk Jr.
Apr 3, 2021
Mike quietly passed after spending the day with his family on April 3, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born May 27, 1941 in Bay City MI to the late Michael John and Marie (McPeak) Olk. Mike graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1959, and attained both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Central Michigan University. Mike...
Thomas A. Talaga
Apr 2, 2021
Mr. Talaga passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 74. Thomas was born August 11, 1946 in Bay City, Michigan and was retired from General Motors after 29 years of service. Mr. Talaga is survived by his wife, Linda Talaga. At the request of Thomas cremation has taken place and no services...
