Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
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...
August "Gus" F. Rudnick Jr.
Mar 31, 2021
Mr. Rudnick passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Brian's House at the age of 90. The son of the late August and Ann (Kasprzyk) Rudnick was born December 3, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan. Gus was a member of St. Gabriel Parish and was retired from Dow Corning. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, working on cars, especially his 1971...
Guillermo Cruz "Willie"
Mar 31, 2021
Willie passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his daughters' residence at the age of 86 years. He was born in La Paloma, Texas on May 10, 1934 to the late Santiago and Eustolia (Fuentes) Cruz. Willie worked and retired in 1999 after 55 years from General Motors as a parts inspector. He was a very religious man. He read...
Richard G. Reno
Mar 30, 2021
Richard G. Reno passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Bayfield Assisted Living at the age of 81 years. At the request of Richard cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Arrangements made by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.
Joyce Elaine Wachowiak
Mar 29, 2021
Our loving wife and mother passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Emil and Janet (Anderson) Selle was born February 8, 1930 in Standish, Michigan. Joyce was a very talented seamstress and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and AMVETS Post 22 Ladies Auxiliary. On...
William A. Gies "Bill"
Mar 29, 2021
Bill passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home at the age of 49. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on January 8, 1972 to the late James and Wanda (Getyina) Gies. He graduated from the final graduating class of T.L Handy High School in 1989. Bill worked 3rd shift for 21 years as an electrician for Saginaw...
Richard D. Mosier "Doc"
Mar 27, 2021
Mr. Mosier passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Canterbury on-the-Lake Memory Care facility in Waterford, Michigan. Richard "Doc", age 86 years, loving husband, father, and grandfather was the son of the late Dr. Dwight and Mary (Shaw) Mosier. He will now reunite with his beloved wife of 57 yrs., high school sweetheart, and love of his life Patricia...
Jon C. Stachowiak
Mar 26, 2021
On the morning of March 26th, 2021 Jonathon Christopher Stachowiak entered eternal life at McLaren Bay Region due to complications from pneumonia. Jon was born on May 14th, 1972. He attended Handy High School where he played football and basketball for the Wildcats. Jon was a fan of the Detroit Lions, Red Wings, and Tigers, and any team that his...
Barbara Ann Kusmierz (Smicz)
Mar 26, 2021
Barb passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79 years. She was born on Easter Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw on April 13, 1941 to the late Andy and Mary (Poineau) Smicz. She attended St. Rita's grade school and graduated from Holy Rosary High School in 1960. She met the love...
The Rev. Keith N. Schroeder
Mar 25, 2021
The Rev. Keith N. Schroeder passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his residence at the age of 76 years. He was born in Watertown, Wisconsin on February 6, 1945. Keith was baptized on February 19, 1945 and confirmed on May 26, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church. On August 10, 1968 he married the former Hedy P. Weiss at St...
Kirk R. LaRoche
Mar 24, 2021
Kirk passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Close To Home Assisted Living at the age of 59 years. He was born in Bay City on November 13, 1961 to the late Robert and Donna (Hicks) LaRoche. Kirk graduated from Bay City Central in 1979 and went on to attend Northern Michigan University. On June 23, 1984 he married the...
