Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Barbara Ann Kusmierz (Smicz)

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

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

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...

Michael J. Cormier

Michael J. Cormier

Mar 23, 2021

Michael Jerome Cormier, 79 passed away peacefully at Maple Woods Manor in Clio, Michigan with his family at his side, after a long battle with LewyBody Dementia on March 23, 2021. He was born January 30, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. Michael's entrepreneurial endeavors began in the family credit bureau business which later progressed into owning Bayview Mortgage Company until...

Robert C. Kennedy

Robert C. Kennedy

Mar 19, 2021

Robert passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Riversbend at the age of 79 years. He was born in Bay City on April 25, 1941 to the late Robert and Virginia (Dodge) Kennedy. On July 10, 1965 he married the former Janice Evans in Bay City and they spent 55 years together. He was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal...

Anthony P. "Tony" Pawelski

Anthony P. "Tony" Pawelski

Mar 19, 2021

Tony passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper at the age of 82. The son of the late Chester and Pearl Pawelski was born April 28, 1938 in Rockford, Illinois. Tony was the former mayor of Pinconning, Ombudsman for the State of Michigan, served as a board member of Region 7 Division of Aging and...

Constance Ann Crowder

Constance Ann Crowder

Mar 18, 2021

Mrs. Crowder passed away on March 18, 2021 at her home at the age of 62. Constance was born May 22, 1958 in Lakehurst, New Jersey. She was a devoted mother and enjoyed making jewelry. Constance is survived by her husband, Brian whom she married on 11/11/11; five children, Chad (Mindy) Yokel, Jenn (Andrew) Curtis, C.J. (Lauren) Kreger, Joey Kreger,...

Michael J. Hartley

Michael J. Hartley

Mar 18, 2021

Hartley, Michael J. Bay City, Michigan On Thursday, March 18, 2021 our loving, husband, father and papa passed away at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 64 years. He was born in Bay City to the late Jay and Mary Ann (Vennix) Hartley. On May 31, 1985 he married the former Patricia Anne McCann, the love of his life,...

Paul E. Thompson

Paul E. Thompson

Mar 17, 2021

Mr. Thompson passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his residence at the age of 75. The son of the late Delbert and Pauline (Maurer) Thompson was born August 4, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Mr. Thompson is survived by his significant other, Sandra K. Johnson; granddaughter, Sheila Johnson; grandson, Christopher Johnson; treasured...

Barbara Ann Anderson

Barbara Ann Anderson

Mar 17, 2021

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, our beloved Barbara "Barbie" Ann Anderson (formerly LaCourt, maiden Rochow) went to be with her Lord and Savior.  She passed away in her home surrounded by loving family.  Barbie was 81 years old and a resident of Bay City, Michigan her entire life.  She was born on June 17, 1939 in Bay City, daughter of...

Lisa A. Diehl

Lisa A. Diehl

Mar 16, 2021

Lisa passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Fisher House at the age of 54. Lisa was born February 12, 1967 in Bay City, Michigan and had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh that will be sadly missed. She enjoyed watching birds, cartoons and playing with her stuffed animals. Lisa is survived by her mother and father,...

Nancy C. Wahlfeldt

Nancy C. Wahlfeldt

Mar 16, 2021

Nancy passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her home at the age of 86. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on January 8, 1935 to the late Orra and Ruth (Anderson) Ellison. Nancy was a business owner of 5 stores throughout Michigan, she loved sales. As time went on Nancy found that family was more important and retired...

Buddy L. York

Buddy L. York

Mar 15, 2021

Buddy passed away peacefully on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Stone Crest Assisted Living at the age of 84. Buddy was born on September 19, 1936 to the late John and Molly (Marker) York in Unionville, Michigan. Buddy retired from Dow Chemical after working there for 30 years as an instrument technician. After his retirement, Buddy and his wife owned...

Michael John Zuraw Jr. "Sonny"

Michael John Zuraw Jr. "Sonny"

Mar 15, 2021

Michael passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 80. He was born in Danbury Connecticut on April 23, 1940 to the late Michael and Nellie (Gesiorak) Zuraw. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He was stationed for four years on Grey's Reef where...

Susan "Susie" K. Kendall

Susan "Susie" K. Kendall

Mar 14, 2021

Susie passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Toni & Trish House at the age of 69. She was born in Tawas City, Michigan on July 20, 1951 to the late William and Rhea (Ulman) Kendall. She worked at the Amvets Post 22. She loved her two dogs, horses and NASCAR. She enjoyed scratching lotto tickets and going to...

Ronald T. Leonard

Ronald T. Leonard

Mar 12, 2021

Ron went home peacefully surrounded by family to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born on the farm in Kawkawlin, Michigan on February 19, 1937 to the late Amos and Clara (Metevia) Leonard. Ron was a devoted catholic Christian and was a member of Prince of Peace Parish- Sacred Heart...

Calvin J. Olszowy

Calvin J. Olszowy

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. Olszowy passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence at the age of 65. Calvin was raised in Auburn by the late Clemence Olszowy and Nova (Coupie) Manczak was born September 9, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan. Calvin graduated from MSU with a bachelor's degree in landscape design. His passion was in professional landscape design. Calvin's biggest...

Daniel John Sawyer "Thunderman"

Daniel John Sawyer "Thunderman"

Mar 9, 2021

Dan passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit at the age of 73 years. He was born in Mojave, California on October 23, 1947 to the late Robert and Antonia (Perez) Sawyer. He proudly served his country in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. He was...

Jonathan A. Turmell

Jonathan A. Turmell

Mar 9, 2021

Jon passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 50 years. He was born in Flint, Michigan on September 11, 1970 to James and Sharon (Petrimoulx) Turmell. Jon was married to the love of his life and best friend Jen. He worked for many years at B & P...

Mary Ellen Bassett

Mary Ellen Bassett

Mar 7, 2021

Mary passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 74 years. She was born on November 9, 1946 in Bay City to the late Genevieve (Lemuel) Bayliss. She was married Robert Bassett in June of 1967 and he preceded her in death. Mary enjoyed going to the casino...

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