Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lewis Gerard Clark
Jun 12, 2021
Lewis Gerard Clark, age 53, passed away at his home, June 12, 2021. He was born June 21, 1967 in Parma, Ohio. The son of Cynthia (Hudy) Clark and the late Lewis E. Clark. He graduated from Western high school. His favorite thing was fishing and working with his hands. He is survived by his daughter, Courtney Lee Clark (Greg...
Larry E. Gorr
Jun 11, 2021
Larry passed away at the Toni and Trish House with his family by his side on June 11, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born on July 1, 1950 to William and Audrey (Sundstrom) Gorr in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Larry served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1967 to 1971 and also served in the Vietnam War. He...
James J. Holka
Jun 10, 2021
Mr. Holka passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 89. The son of the late Sylvester and Theresa (Paciorkowski) Holka was born August 13, 1931 in Bay City, Michigan. Jim was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and formerly had been a longtime member of St. Boniface....
Alice Jean Buchnius
Jun 9, 2021
Ms. Buchnius passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 92. The daughter of the late Anton and Constance (Martinkus) Buchnius was born August 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Alice retired as a banker from the Lakeshore National Bank in Chicago and enjoyed shopping, working in her flower garden and...
Marilyn S. Morales
Jun 9, 2021
Marilyn passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Sheffield Bay in Bay City Michigan at the age of 81. She was born on January 4, 1940 in Morenci, Michigan to the late George and Gladys (Smith) Zeigler. Marilyn was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She attended undergrad school at Michigan State, and went on to receive her Master's...
Marlene L. Silbert
Jun 5, 2021
Marlene L. Silbert passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 83 years. At the request of Mrs. Silbert, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been made by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.
