Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Gloria Lynn Bethune

Gloria Lynn Bethune

Mar 5, 2021

Mrs. Bethune passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper at the age of 53. The daughter of the late James Franklin and Sharon Lynn (Kauffman) Penn was born January 22, 1968 in Farmington, Michigan. Gloria worked for NBC 25 and loved spending time with her daughter and granddaughters. Gloria is survived by her husband, William...

Charlene Ann Lowell

Charlene Ann Lowell

Mar 2, 2021

Charlene passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 65. She was born on March 5, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan.  She loved her two dogs, Cheeto and Sophie very much. She also enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her friends. Charlene is survived by her...

Christine Marie Lachcik (Fox)

Christine Marie Lachcik (Fox)

Mar 1, 2021

Christine M. Lachcik (Fox) passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 49 years. She was born in Bay City on July 18, 1971 to Gary and Pauline (Anderson) Fox. Christine is survived by her fiance, Louis Lachcik; son, Kenny Sweet; parents, Gary and Pauline Fox; sisters, Shelly (Michael) Christian and Debbie Fox; nephew,...

Vern Alvin Erlenbeck

Vern Alvin Erlenbeck

Feb 28, 2021

Vern passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 77. He was born on August 14, 1943 to the late Edward and Anna (Jammer) Erlenbeck. He was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. He was an avid woodworker who was unable to sit still and...

Brent LaFramboise

Brent LaFramboise

Feb 27, 2021

Brent passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his residence at the age of 40. Brent was born June 10, 1980 in Bay City, Michigan and loved going to concerts "front row or don't go", fishing, golfing and playing pool. Brent is survived by his mother and father, Jeff and Jody Nashatka; sister, Stacey (Jason) Staudacher; two nieces,...

Ronald R. Tilley

Ronald R. Tilley

Feb 25, 2021

Ron passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland at the age of 73 years. Ron was born on March 15, 1947 to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Willy) Tilley. He married the former Suzanne M. Deming on July 17, 1965 in Houghton Lake and they were married for 55 years. Ron worked for General Motors...

Gregory Michael Kish

Gregory Michael Kish

Feb 23, 2021

Greg passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 66 years. He was born on January 7, 1955 to Ernest and Hazel (Gray) Kish. Greg is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara Kish (Sczepanski). Greg and Barbara met while attending high school at Bay City Central and married on April...

Christopher C. Northcott

Christopher C. Northcott

Feb 23, 2021

Northcott, Christopher C. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Northcott, age 60, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Chris was born in Bay City on July 18, 1960 to the late Eugene D. and Mary Ann (Wright) Northcott. Chris enjoyed woodworking and model trains. He was always generous to those in need. Mr. Northcott is survived by 2 brothers: Stephen (Becky) Northcott of...

Richard L. Emeott Sr.

Richard L. Emeott Sr.

Feb 23, 2021

Mr. Emeott passed on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center - Harrison at the age of 67. The son of the late Thomas and Mary (Braley) Emeott was born December 11, 1953 in Saginaw, Michigan. Richard was a member St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust where he formerly served as an elder, he loved watching CNN, his computer,...

Marilynn E. Busard

Marilynn E. Busard

Feb 22, 2021

Marilynn passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland at the age of 79. She was born on September 9, 1941 to the late Arthur A. Schunk and Marie (Lehto) Schunk. On May 14, 1960 she married Dean F. Busard and they shared 47 years together before his passing on April 3, 2008. She was...

Robert J. Hanson Sr.

Robert J. Hanson Sr.

Feb 20, 2021

Mr. Hanson passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Brian's House at the age of 88. The son of the late Joseph and Anna (Osentoski) Hanson was born February 20, 1933 in Huron County, Michigan. Mr. Hanson was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and deacon. Robert also served in the U.S. Army...

Donald Gregg Herbert

Donald Gregg Herbert

Feb 16, 2021

Mr. Herbert passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his residence at the age of 65. The son of the late Clarence and Alice (Brooks) Herbert was born August 24, 1955. Mr. Herbert was retired from AT&T and enjoyed photography and astronomy. Donald is survived by his brother, David (Laurie) Herbert; two sisters, Patti (Richard) Surgeson and Rebecca Herbert-Mariano...

Jennifer J. Gray

Jennifer J. Gray

Feb 14, 2021

Jennifer passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 31 at U of M Hospital. Begin to love no matter what day it is. History of this 14th day in February. My uncle's birthday was the 15th My other uncle died on the 14th only to be buried on his brother's birthday on the 15th. And another...

Eugene R. Bowdish

Eugene R. Bowdish

Feb 12, 2021

Eugene passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 95 on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born in Maynard, Iowa on June 12, 1925 to the late Floyd and Anna Bowdish. On July 11, 1983 he married Mary Ann and enjoyed 36 years together before her passing in 2019. After serving in the U.S....

Lillian Kolka

Lillian Kolka

Feb 12, 2021

Lillian Kolka decided to spend Valentine's Day with her husband Alvin Kolka this year. She was born November 5, 1930 to the Late Steve and Victoria (Zaucha) Barnella in Bay City, Michigan. On September 23rd in 1950, she married Alvin Kolka in grayling, Michigan. She worked 35 years as a practical nurse at Samaritan and General Hospital. She was a...

Arlene Ruth Obermiller

Arlene Ruth Obermiller

Feb 9, 2021

Arlene passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Bayfield Assisted Living at the age of 92 years. She was born on September 25, 1928 to the late Louis and Sylvia (Knoodle) Gary. Arlene married Arlin F. Obermiller on June 26, 1948 and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2006. Arlene worked for over 25 years for Peoples National...

George J. LaCourt

George J. LaCourt

Feb 8, 2021

George passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 78 years. George was born on December 16, 1942 in Bay City to the late Wesley and Eleanor (Koenigs) LaCourt. He married the former Elaine Witek on August 2, 1969 and she passed away on September 12, 2017. George worked for Defoe Shipbuilding Company for nine years and retired...

Joseph "Joey" M. Carlson

Joseph "Joey" M. Carlson

Feb 5, 2021

My Beautiful son, Joseph will never be forgotten, for his smile and kindness. He was always there for his sister and brothers for whatever they needed. His father and I adored him, because he gave us such joy.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years, performed in the Silent Drill Team and performed before the Queen of...

Jack E. Norton

Jack E. Norton

Feb 4, 2021

Jack passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 44. Jack was born October 3, 1976 in Bay City, Michigan. He enjoyed anything outdoors, camping, fishing, listening to all types of music, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family especially his children. Jack is survived by his wife, Jessica Norton; four children,...

Chad Michael Lawler

Chad Michael Lawler

Feb 2, 2021

Chad passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at St. Josephs Hospital in Tawas, Michigan at the age of 34. At the request of the family cremation has taken place and no services are being planned. For online condolences please visit www.gephartfuneralhome.com

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