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Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Anthony J. Swenski "Tony"
Sep 24, 2023
Tony passed away on Sunday, September 24,2023 at Brian’s House at the age of 67 after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on December 15, 1955 to Chester Swenski and Lila (Brabank) Culver in Iron River, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Tony liked being outdoors, spending time with...
Lucille Marian Crook (Kolb) "Lue"
Sep 23, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Bay Valley House Assisted Living, Bay City, MI, at age 93. Lucille was born on December 30, 1929 in Bay City, MI to the late Henry G. and Lydia M. (Weiss) Kolb. She married Arthur A. Crook...
George W. Melzer
Sep 23, 2023
George passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper at the age of 78. George was born October 7, 1944 in Chicago, IL. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was a caring and giving man who would give help to anyone that needed it. He enjoyed spending time with his wonderful neighbors...
Rita Mae Rugenstein
Sep 17, 2023
Rita is beside her husband Alan of over 57 years. Rita is survived by Donna (David) Thompson, Trudy Archey, Karinn Rugenstein, Diana Rugenstein and Brandon Runyon and one sister Jane Rugenstein. Rita left us as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a daughter. Rita loved her family and being around her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and especially her...
Evelyn J. Lawrence
Sep 17, 2023
Evelyn passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 91. The daughter of the late Reni and Bertha (DeClark) Verhaeghe was born July 20, 1932 in Bay City, Michigan. Evelyn was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish and was retired from Sebewaing Industries. She was a big supporter of St. Jude’s...
Scott D. Bender
Sep 16, 2023
Scott passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Victory AFC Home in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 64. He was born on October 26, 1958 to the late Don and Elaine Bender in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and was very involved in the Church community. He graduated from John Glenn...
Ronald Lee Graham
Sep 16, 2023
Ronald Lee Graham, age 81 of Bay City, Michigan passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 in his home with his family at his side. Ron was born May 8, 1942 to the late Erwin and Arwilda (Latimer) Graham in Bay City, Michigan and was a graduate of Handy High School in 1960. Ron is survived by his wife of 56...
Russell S. Charbonneau
Sep 15, 2023
Russell passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 87. The son of the late Edmond and Myrtle (Revord) Charbonneau was born March 23, 1936 in Bay City, Michigan. Russell was retired from Lake State Railroad/Detroit Mackinaw, he loved playing euchre, fishing and having coffee with his buddy’s....
James A. Pake
Sep 14, 2023
James passed away peacefully at Brian’s House on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on February 24, 1929 to the late Arthur and Jeannie (Kerr) Pake in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church and the VFW Post 6950. He enjoyed going to the River Side Senior Center, helping others...
Shirley Frances Wardynski
Sep 13, 2023
Shirley passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Primrose of Midland at the age of 87. Shirley enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, quilting, and spending time with her family. Shirley is survived by her sons, Mark (Anne) Wardynski and Rob (Kim) Wardynski; also left to cherish her memory are five grandchildren, Jeanette (Jason), Kyle, Bradley (Jamie), Destiny (Ricky), and Keagan and...
Hazel J. Groenhof
Sep 8, 2023
Hazel passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at New Hope Valley with her family by her side at the age of 86. She was born September 9, 1936 in Holland, Michigan to the late Louis and Marie (Rookus) Rosendahl. Hazel was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a school teacher, and she also taught Sunday school, played...
Richard H. Behmlander Jr.
Sep 8, 2023
Richard passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Sheffield Bay Assted Living at the age of 90. He was born on July 13, 1933 in Frankenlust Township to the late Richard and Lillian (Zeilinger) Behmlander. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed...
Darwin L. Delaney
Sep 8, 2023
Darwin Delaney passed peacefully on Friday, September 8th, 2023, age 87, at Stratford Pines Assisted Living. He was born on December 26th 1935 and married his late wife, Tanya Y. Delaney on August 24th 1957. For almost 7 decades Darwin, alongside his beloved wife Tanya, built an exceptional Chihuahua bloodline under the Dartan prefix, a fusion of their names “Dar”...
Carol Ann Killey
Sep 7, 2023
Carol passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 78. Carol was born on July 25, 1945 to the late Edward and Myra (Hopp) Furtaw in Rogers City, Michigan. She attended St. Ignatuis Catholic School and graduated from Rogers City High School, class of 1963. On April 11, 1964 she married John H....
Timothy A. Leach
Sep 5, 2023
Timothy passed away on September 5, 2023 at the age of 42. Timothy was a good spirit, he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his father. Timothy is survived by his five children; one granddaughter; mother Pamela Leach; two brothers, Jason Leach and Nicholas Atkari; sister, Bridgett; uncles, Joe, Shawn and Billy and his aunt, Tammy. He was predeceased...
John D. Johnston
Sep 3, 2023
John passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 75. The son of the late Roy and Eleanore (Schweitzer) Johnston was born December 17, 1947 in Oakland, California. John was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, was retired from Simplex Grinnell/Johnson Control and was a past commander at the Amvets Post 22. He...
Randy B. Anderson
Sep 2, 2023
Randy passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 73. He was born September 30, 1949 to the late Elias and Betty (Martens) Anderson in Bay City, Michigan. Randy was a member of the Bay City Mason lodge. He enjoyed, water skiing, boating, fishing, bowling, watching reality shows, loved...
Donalda Joann Meylan "Donna"
Sep 2, 2023
Donna passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, September 2, 2023 at the age of 87. She was the 12th child of Rose and Arthur Petrimoulx born January 22, 1936 in Bay County, MI where she resided her whole life. She married the love of her life Ron Meylan September 3, 1955 and welcomed their first child Rene'...
Michael R. Charbonneau Jr.
Aug 30, 2023
Michael passed away in an accident Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the age of 43. Michael was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 14, 1980 to Michael and Kelly (Kochanny) Charbonneau. He enjoyed going on snowmobile trips with his dad, woodworking and loved watching his son play hockey. Michael was the nicest person on earth who was willing to...
Ronald B. Valliere "Ron"
Aug 29, 2023
Ronald Bernard Valliere was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior on August 29th, 2023, at the Aleda Lutz Veterans Memorial Hospital in Saginaw, MI, with his family by his side. Ron was born to Bernard and Margaret (Samson) Valliere in Bay City, MI on June 9, 1941. He attended Handy High School before entering the U.S. Army in...
