Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Brandyn E. Spychalski

Brandyn E. Spychalski

Jan 24, 2020

Brandyn passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Ascension St. John's Hospital in Detroit at the age of 29 years. He was born June 5, 1990 in Bay City, Michigan. Brandyn enjoyed spending time with his daughter and also enjoyed playing XBox, hunting and fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Since Brandyn's work accident he and...

Zettie A. Kitson

Zettie A. Kitson

Jan 23, 2020

Zettie passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 64. The daughter to the late Raymond and Beverly (Stration) Howard was born November 8, 1955 in Cookeville, Tennessee. Zettie made many arts and crafts and enjoyed taking the grandchildren fishing. Zettie is survived by her loving husband, Paul Kitson;...

Jacqueline Secor "Jean"

Jacqueline Secor "Jean"

Jan 23, 2020

Jacqueline passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 79 years. She was born in Bay City on December 25, 1940 to the late Edward and Doris (LaPlante) Warren. On September 23, 1961 she married Richard Secor and were married for 45 years until his passing in August of 2006. Jacqueline was...

Larry A. Hine

Larry A. Hine

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Hine passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center Midland. Age 65 years. The son of the late Ralph and Doris (Schwab) Hine was born February 21, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Hine enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting and fixing things. Mr. Hine is survived by his four step children, Jamie (Margaret) Kowalczyk, Keven McKee, Carl...

Roger S. Brothers

Roger S. Brothers

Jan 20, 2020

Mr. Brothers passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 84 years. The son to the late Charles and Alice (Perry) Brothers was born February 26, 1935 in Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Brothers enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, going up north, camping, and...

Morris John "Blackie" Witzke

Morris John "Blackie" Witzke

Jan 18, 2020

Mr. Witzke passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Brian's House. Age 82 years. The son of the late Charles and Jennie (Bianchi) Witzke was born August 28, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Witzke was retired as a pipe fitter from Dow Chemical. Mr. Witzke is survived by six children, Matthew (Renee) Witzke, Linda (Bill) Vanaman, Scott (Wanda)...

Harold L. Conley "Hal"

Harold L. Conley "Hal"

Jan 18, 2020

Hal passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Carriage House of Bay City at the age of 87 years. He was born on May 14, 1932 in Bay City to the late Lawrence and Rose (Hugo) Conley. Hal proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954 and was honorably discharged. On September...

LaVern D. Shurkey

LaVern D. Shurkey

Jan 17, 2020

Mr. Shurkey passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Brian's House. Age 87 years. The son of the late Jesse and Freana (Brisson) Shurkey was born May 12, 1932 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Shurkey enjoyed camping, the outdoors and tinkering in his garage. Mr. Shurkey is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Lee) Deary; four grandchildren, Lisa Butterfield, Lana...

Brian Steven Johnroe

Brian Steven Johnroe

Jan 17, 2020

Brian passed away January 17, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 51 years. He was born on February 29, 1968 in Bay City to the late Gerald and Marie (Knoellinger) Johnroe. Brian worked as a laborer for LIUNA Local 1098 and enjoyed being a member. He was known as a very giving person and enjoyed helping others....

Paul D. Bleuer

Paul D. Bleuer

Jan 12, 2020

Paul D. Bleuer of Oscoda, MI passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City, MI. At Paul's request he made a donation of his body to Wayne State Medical School for research.

Irene Rose Gwizdala

Irene Rose Gwizdala

Jan 10, 2020

Irene passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Carriage House at the age of 88 years with her family by her side. She was born on May 29, 1931 in Bay City to the late Joseph and Mary (Adamowski) Kram. Irene was a member of Corpus Christi Parish - Holy Trinity Church for many years. On May 6, 1950...

Robert C. Appold

Robert C. Appold

Jan 10, 2020

Son to the late Benjamin (Michael) and Ellenora (Hoerauf) Appold was born May 18, 1926 in Bay City, Michigan. Robert was a lifelong joyful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Frankenlust, Bay City, Michigan, and was baptized into the Triune name of God on May 30, 1926. He served on many boards, including many terms as St. Paul Church Elder,...

Nonia (Jude) V. Brown

Nonia (Jude) V. Brown

Jan 10, 2020

Brown, Nonia (Jude) V. Nonia (Jude) Brown, 98, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Charles and Sally (Montgomery) Hughes, Nonia was born April 8, 1921 in Garrard County, Kentucky.  She was united in marriage to C. Wilbur Hilligoss in 1948; he preceded her in death in 1971.  She later married Lowell O....

Marlene L. McNally

Marlene L. McNally

Jan 10, 2020

Our beloved wife, mother and guiding star passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 after a hard fought year of illness. Marlene was born December 18, 1936 in Kawkawlin on her family farm and resided there the rest of her days. Marlene is survived by her husband, Lyle whom she married on August 31, 1963; her children, Marcia McNally of...

Vincent Stanley Sikora

Vincent Stanley Sikora

Jan 10, 2020

Vincent passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at Rowlett Health and Rehab Center in Rowlett, Texas at the age of 85 years after an extended illness. He was born October 26, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Joseph and Julia (Baldys) Sikora. Vincent served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. He enjoyed outdoor activities, traveling to Hawaii...

Frank Crabtree

Frank Crabtree

Jan 10, 2020

Frank passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Carriage House at the age of 87 years. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 25, 1932 to the late Earl and Emma (Smith) Crabtree. Frank served his country in the United States Army and while stationed in Germany met his future wife Frieda Nolp. They married on December 30,...

Terrance Short

Terrance Short

Jan 9, 2020

Terry passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 54. Terry was born December 3, 1966 in Royal Oak, Michigan. Terry enjoyed building race cars and motors; he even had the opportunity to show off his custom exotic sport cars at the North American Auto show, he also enjoyed bird watching, loved...

Shirley M. Wendland

Shirley M. Wendland

Jan 9, 2020

Shirley passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Close To Home at the age of 91 years. She was born on January 31, 1928 to the late Leonard and Laura (Gregory) Norman who were the owners of the Three Sisters Restaurant where Shirley was the last remaining sister. She was a member of Holy Trinity - Corpus Christi Parish. Shirley...

Katheryn Lee Kruchkow

Katheryn Lee Kruchkow

Jan 9, 2020

Katheryn passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 77 years. She was born in Saginaw on July 13, 1942 to the late James and Angeline Williams. Katheryn was a member of the Odd Fellow Rebekah's for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed drawing, painting, crafting and was an artist. Katheryn is...

Shirley Lynn Beaver

Shirley Lynn Beaver

Jan 9, 2020

Mrs. Beaver passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Age 61 years. The daughter of the late Clarence and Geraldine (Baker) Burgess was born March 8, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Beaver is survived by her son, Don Beaver; daughter, Samantha Bennett; two grandchildren, Trenton and Sa'Nai; one brother, Joseph (Melva) Burgess; two sisters, Janice (Bill) Johnson and Mary...

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