Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

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

Norma "Jean" Pacholke

Norma "Jean" Pacholke

Feb 2, 2021

Jean passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Symphony of Tri Cities at the age of 91 years. She was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on February 19, 1929 to the late Peter and Grace (Peyton) Block. Jean was a member of St. Bartholomew Ev. Lutheran Church. On June 28, 1947 she married Richard Pacholke and he preceded her in death...

Allan L. Donaldson

Allan L. Donaldson

Feb 1, 2021

Allan passed away Monday, February 01, 2021 at Brian's House with his family by his side at the age of 65. He was born May 19, 1955 in Fontainebleau, France to the late Richard and Rita (Jakubczak) Donaldson. Allan enjoyed hunting, fishing, loved his two dogs Sassy and Lily, playing soccer and football, watching sports and spending time with his...

Harold Otto Joitke

Harold Otto Joitke

Jan 30, 2021

Harold passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 80. Born in Bay City, Michigan on February 17, 1940 to the late Otto and Lydia (Laubhan) Joitke.  Harold was an active and generous member at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing. Harold is survived by his...

Fred D. Klemm

Fred D. Klemm

Jan 30, 2021

Fred passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 64 years. He was born in Bay City on July 11, 1956 to Alfred and Diata (Neuman) Klemm. Fred enjoyed working on cars and was a jack of all trades. He loved to ride his motorcycle, watch football and golf and spend time with his...

Christine A. Robinson

Christine A. Robinson

Jan 30, 2021

Christine passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Toni and Trish House with her family by her side at the age of 50 years. Christine was born April 4, 1970 in Bay City, Michigan to Tom and Gretchen (Diehl) Lebsack. She graduated from Handy High School. Christine obtained her Master's degree in Education from SVSU. She enjoyed teaching her students...

Marlene R. Willard

Marlene R. Willard

Jan 29, 2021

Marlene passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on August 9th, 1935 to Harry and Esther Pierson. Being one of 6 children and many cousins, she grew up surrounded with laughter. She learned to sew as a child and enjoyed participating in her mother's sewing club, The Stichers, until...

June M. Phelps

June M. Phelps

Jan 28, 2021

Mrs. Phelps passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper at the age of 85. The daughter of the late Joseph and Lillie (Bristol) Sova was born August 24, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Phelps was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and she enjoyed swimming at Delta, knitting, cooking, going to the casino and...

Erwin H. Hoerauf

Erwin H. Hoerauf

Jan 28, 2021

Erwin passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Close To Home, Bay City at the age of 94 years. He was born in Bay City on January 25, 1927 to the late Herbert and Clara (Maurer) Hoerauf. He married the former Elvira Knoerr on January 13, 1951 and she passed away on August 13, 2015. He proudly served his country...

Bernadine "Bunny" Schultz

Bernadine "Bunny" Schultz

Jan 27, 2021

Bunny passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2020 at Close To Home Assisted Living at the age of 93 years. She was born in Bay City on January 7, 1928 to the late Maurice and Lula (Jean) Auger. On April 29, 1950 she married Norman Schultz and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2002. Bunny was a member of...

Kenneth L. "Ken" Moore

Kenneth L. "Ken" Moore

Jan 27, 2021

Ken passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Brian's House, at the age of 80. The son of the late Elda and Leona (Debo) Moore was born December 16, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan. Ken was a long time member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church and was an active usher, and a current member of St....

Betty B. Salois

Betty B. Salois

Jan 26, 2021

Betty passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Bay Shores Nursing Home at the age of 94 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 21, 1926 to the late Clifford and Marie (Awe) Hartley. Betty married Robert Salois on June 12, 1948 at St. James Catholic Church and he passed away on January 4, 2005. She was the...

Ricky Ray Greania

Ricky Ray Greania

Jan 25, 2021

Ricky was welcomed into heaven, Monday, January 25, 2021 while surrounded by his family, at the age of 68 years. Ricky was born March 21, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Hartley and Iva (Stonerock) Greania. He enjoyed playing, coaching and managing softball teams in the Bay City area, where he continued to pitch until his mid-50's.  He...

Charles S. Snyder

Charles S. Snyder

Jan 24, 2021

Charles Snyder passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held Arrangements made by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.

Eric English

Eric English

Jan 23, 2021

Eric Brian English, age 54, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, from a heart attack.  Eric was born on March 18, 1966, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Penny L. Willing and Alvin W. English. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1984, and was a proud graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 1988. Eric was employed as...

June M. Gary

June M. Gary

Jan 23, 2021

June passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Close To Home Assisted Living at the age of 87 years. June was born in Bay City on January 16, 1934 to the late Earhart and Helen Witzgall. She married William Gary on October 3, 1952 and he passed away in 1984. June was the last charter member at People's Baptist Church...

Lisa M. Gibson

Lisa M. Gibson

Jan 21, 2021

Ms. Gibson passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 51. The daughter of the late Duane Howden and Patricia Hurshman was born November 20, 1969 in Bay City, Michigan. Ms. Gibson was a member of First Pentecostal Church. Lisa is survived by her daughter, Alyssa Gibson; son, Kyle Gibson; granddaughter, Everleigh Gibson;...

Frances K. Ball

Frances K. Ball

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Ball passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Symphony Tri-Cities at the age of 97. The daughter of the late Walter and Cecelia (Prill) Cieslinski was born October 22, 1923 in Fisherville, Michigan. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and the U.A.W. #362. Mrs. Ball retired from G.M. Powertrain, was an avid card player and...

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