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Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Sharon Lynn VanPelt "Shari"
Oct 19, 2023
Shari was called to her heavenly home on October 19th after a battle with cancer. Full of life, energy, joy, and humor, Shari was deeply loved, and loved deeply. Shari was born on May 20th 1959 to Herb and Marlene Willard, the youngest of three children, following her brother, Randy, and sister, Susan. On February 7th 1992 she was married...
Brian J. Christie
Oct 17, 2023
Brian passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 50. He was born September 2, 1973 to Mark and Patricia Christie in Bay City, Michigan. Brian worked as a cook at Bob Evans in Bay City, Michigan. He enjoyed collecting and working on cars, he cherished his...
Debrah Lee Anderson
Oct 16, 2023
Debrah went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Toni and Trish house at the age of 72. The daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Tvardos) Spencer was born October 13, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan. Debrah was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and enjoyed scuba diving, camping, fishing and gardening, but...
James R. Hill
Oct 15, 2023
James R. Hill, Sr. “Jim” passed away on October 15, 2023 at the age of 83. The son of the late Chester and Virginia (Luzewske) Hill was born November 1, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan. Jim enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, snowmobiling, vintage cars, going to car shows, auto racing and being outdoors. Jim is survived by his son, James R. Hill,...
Sharon Fay Johnson
Oct 12, 2023
Sharon Fay Johnson (67), resident of Bay City, MI, a woman of unparalleled devotion and love, passed away unexpectedly at McLaren Bay City on Thursday, October 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Sharon was a loving and nurturing Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, loyal friend and an all-around charismatic person. Sharon was born on October 20, 1955 at the Naval hospital...
Austin Rilee Green
Oct 11, 2023
Baby Austin Riley Green was called to God on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Richard Green and Jeanette Howard; aunt, Sarah Howard; uncle, Randy Howard; and God father, Greg Niedzielski. Cremation will take place and a memorial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be considered to wishes of...
Mary Lou Hoffman
Oct 10, 2023
Mary Lou passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Norbert and Dorothy Barcia was born June 20, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan. Mary Lou was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was an avid reader and enjoyed coloring books and crossword puzzles,...
Linda Gail Ackley
Oct 9, 2023
Ackley, Linda Gail (Snover), Bay City Michigan, age 71-years passed away at home on Monday, October 9, 2023, after a lingering illness. Born October 12, 1951, to the late George and Velda Snover. Linda graduated from TL Handy High School in Bay City, Michigan in 1969. She was employed by McLaren Bay Region (Formerly Bay Medical Center) where she retired...
Teresa Ann Schultz
Oct 6, 2023
Teresa Schultz passed away at her home with her family by her side at the age of 62. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 8, 1961 to the late Gerald and Donna (Williams) Schultz. Teresa brightened everyone’s day. She enjoyed spending time with her great nieces Inara and Miranda and going on car rides. Teresa is survived by...
Lesley L. Robinson
Oct 5, 2023
Lesley passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 with her family by her side at the age of 54. She was born on January 23, 1969 in Bay City, Michigan to Wesley and Myra (Stewart) Huntley. Lesley enjoyed cross stitching, sewing, crocheting and loved spending time with her family. She had the kindest heart and would do anything for her family....
Scott Matthew McLellan
Oct 5, 2023
Scott passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 51. He was born on September 18, 1972 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Carol McLellan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars. He was a great father to his children. Scott had a great sense of humor and most...
Betty J. Gellise
Oct 4, 2023
Betty passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Charter Senior Living of Bay City with her family by her side at the age of 95. She was born September 21, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Leo and Jane (Tasash) Spegel. Betty was an avid gardener and enjoyed puzzles. Betty is survived by her four children, Gary (Annette)...
Edward Francis Trombley
Oct 4, 2023
Edward F. Trombley passed away on Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born May 28, 1929 to the late Francis and Florence (Dukavic) Trombley. On January 28, 1950, he married the love of his life, Donna Jane Mertz. They celebrated 69 years of marriage before her death on April 30, 2019. Edward owned...
Michael Gregory McHenry
Oct 4, 2023
Michael passed away on October 4, 2023 in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 42. He was born to Jerry and Nena (Sanchez) McHenry on December 9, 1980 in Bay City. He was kind and generous, very friendly and loved by all. He was personable, had a great sense of fashion and loved to dance and travel. Michael was...
Marie Doris Ziegler
Sep 29, 2023
Marie Doris Ziegler passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Barton Woods Assisted Living at the age of 87 after a long battle with dementia. Marie was born on August 23, 1936 to the late Edward and Margarette (Weisenbaugh) Weber. On June 6, 1959, Marie married Kenneth Ziegler, whom preceded her in death. Marie was a graduate of Arthur...
John M. Parisson
Sep 29, 2023
John Michael Parisson 1953–2023 John passed away at home, peacefully, in his sleep, on September 29th, 2023. An only child, he was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Julius and Regina (Stone) Parisson. He was raised in Cambridge, OH, and graduated from Cambridge High School. He attended Ohio University in Zanesville, OH. John was a biblical research student for...
David L. Cohoon
Sep 28, 2023
David passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Brian’s House at the age of 87. The son of the late David and Mary (VanWei) Cohoon was born September 22, 1936 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. David was always faithful. Mr. Cohoon is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Cohoon; two sons, David Cohoon and Ian (Elizabeth) Cohoon and one granddaughter,...
Dennis C. Rivet "Sgt. Denny"
Sep 26, 2023
Sgt. Denny passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Brian’s House with his family by his side at the age of 75. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on July 12, 1948 to the late Vincent and Eleanor (Pecha) Rivet. Dennis worked for the Sheriff Department for 32 years. He also was on the Marine Patrol Team and the dive...
Virginia Gail "Ginny" Kimmel
Sep 26, 2023
Ginny passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 87. The daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Lavrack) Morse was born October 21, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Ginny was a lifelong member of Christian Assembly Church and enjoyed playing bingo, keno, and cards. She also enjoyed dancing, going to rummage...
Joyce V. Wells
Sep 25, 2023
Joyce passed away, Monday, September 25, 2023 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 63. She was born In Bay City Michigan on January 4, 1960 to the late Virgil and Betty (Snyder) Julian. Joyce enjoyed the outdoors, doing crafts and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce is survived by her...
