Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Debra K. Schatzer
Jan 31, 2020
Debra passed away Friday, January 31, 2020, at Brian's House after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Bay City on January 7, 1956, to the late Richard and Shirley (Staley) Jean. On August 16, 1975, she married Boyd (Luke) Schatzer and they were married for 44 years. Debra was a member of Our Lady of Peace...
Frieda (Lang) Schlicker
Jan 31, 2020
Frieda passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the age of 88 years. She resided at Caretel Inns of Tri Cities for the past four years. She was born on June 6, 1931 to the late Jacob and Mary (Oblender) Lang. Frieda was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. Frieda was a very loving and caring mother,...
Theodore Duane Nelson
Jan 30, 2020
Theodore passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 69 years. The son to the late Theodore and Patricia (Durham) Nelson was born December 26, 1950 in Cadillac, Michigan. Theodore enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling in his younger years and loved to work. Theodore is survived by his loving wife,...
Ernest H. Vaillancourt
Jan 28, 2020
Ernest passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 81 years. Ernest was born in Auburn on September 10, 1938 to the late Ernest N. and Leanore (Peltier) Vaillancourt. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish - Holy Trinity Church, Auburn Knights of Columbus 3909, Local 688 and the American Legion. On July...
Lorraine "Liz" J. Hartley
Jan 27, 2020
Lorraine passed away peacefully on Monday January 27, 2020 in Petoskey, Michigan with her family by her side at the age of 62. Lorraine was born in Bay City, MI on July 19, 1957 to the late Virgil "Zeke" Gelisse and Lucille M. Gelisse. She was a member of Michigan License Beverage Assoc. (MLBA) and Mud Brothers of the North...
Victor G. Begick "Vic"
Jan 26, 2020
Vic said goodbye on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 84 years to happily be reunited with his wife Shirley Ann to renew the memory of his marriage to her. They were married on November 2, 1957 and were married for 60 years until her passing on December 8, 2017. Victor was born in...
John F. True
Jan 24, 2020
John passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 62 years. John was born in Evansville, Indiana on April 25, 1957 to the late John D. and Julia F. (Wilkins) True. He was a Ham Radio Operator and enjoyed tinkering with electronics and building computers. John is survived by his children, Brian (Tina), Chris...
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
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"
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
