Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Genevieve G. Peplinski

Genevieve G. Peplinski

Feb 28, 2020

Genevieve passed away peacefully Friday, February 28, 2020 at Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 97 years. She was born in Alpena on May 1, 1922 to the late Joseph and Antoinette (Buchokowski) Nowicki. She married Frank Peplinski Sr. "Lucky" and he preceded her in death. Together Frank and Genevieve owned and operated Lucky's Record Shop for many...

Beverly June Martin

Beverly June Martin

Feb 28, 2020

Beverly passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Brian's House at the age of 93 years. She married Cloris Wm. "Corky" Martin on October 4, 1947 and he preceded her in death on June 2, 2012. Beverly was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years and enjoyed walking, gardening and spending time with her family. Beverly is survived...

Neil Richard Kloha

Neil Richard Kloha

Feb 26, 2020

Neil passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his residence at the age of 55 years. He was born in Saginaw on May 21, 1964 to the late Floyd and Mary Lou (Griffor) Kloha. Neil worked for Shelti for many years and loved fishing and being with his grandchildren. Neil is survived by his daughter, Angela Martin-Hankish; grandchildren, Olivia and...

Veitus "Al" Alfred Germain

Veitus "Al" Alfred Germain

Feb 26, 2020

Al passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Crestwood Medical Center at the age of 86 years. Al was born in Bay City on April 9, 1933 to the late Veitus and Genieva (Hitchcock) Germain. He married Edwina Jacobs/Cornelius on April 25, 1978 and together them owned and operated Rainbow Boarding Kennels for 30 years. Al also worked maintenance at...

Gerald Victor Klee

Gerald Victor Klee

Feb 26, 2020

Gerald Victor Klee passed away in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Gerald was born on March 29, 1930 in Rogers City, Michigan, the only son of Victor and Theresa (Paull) Klee and was raised in a loving home with his seven sisters. Gerald graduated from Rogers City High School in 1948 and enlisted in the...

Lorraine M. Meerdo

Lorraine M. Meerdo

Feb 25, 2020

Mrs. Meerdo passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 90 years. The daughter of the late David and Grace (Frasier) Bell was born October 14, 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan. Mrs. Meerdo enjoyed gardening, doing crafts, traveling with her husband in their RV and wintering in Texas. Mrs. Meerdo is...

Denise A. Schwab

Denise A. Schwab

Feb 25, 2020

Denise passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 63 years. Denise was born on May 11, 1956 to the late Harold and Marion (Crowl) Schwab. In her spare time she enjoyed playing BINGO, flowers, gardening and dogs. Denise is survived by her brothers, David (Susan) Schwab and Daniel (Mitzi) Schwab; sister, Mary Jo...

Robert Stange

Robert Stange

Feb 25, 2020

Robert Martin Stange passed away February 25, 2020 at the age of 88. Bob attended the Apostolic Christian Church throughout his life. He was known by those he met for his kindness and generosity. Bob greeted others with a smile that twinkled in his eyes.  A beekeeper for most of his life, he shared his extensive knowledge helping others and...

Martha Erika Fox

Martha Erika Fox

Feb 25, 2020

Erika passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 90 years. She was born in Leipzig, Germany on March 17, 1929 to the late Paul and Helene (Drechsler) Dietrich. She met Gene Fox and married him in Frankfurt, Germany in 1949. She then came to the United States to live her life...

Mary E. Erdman

Mary E. Erdman

Feb 23, 2020

Mary passed away at McLaren Bay Region. Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.

Geraldine M. Warren

Geraldine M. Warren

Feb 23, 2020

Warren, Geraldine M. Bay City, Michigan Geraldine passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 71 years. She was born in Detroit on September 5, 1948 to the late Daniel and Mary (Gordon) Perry. At the request of Geraldine, cremation has taken place and private services will take place at a later date. Arrangements...

Lilas E. O'Neil

Lilas E. O'Neil

Feb 21, 2020

Lilas passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Brittany Manor at the age of 95 years. Lilas was born in Kawkawlin on January 7, 1925 to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Tardiff) Bond. She married William O'Neil and he preceded her in death. Lilas was a longtime parishioner at Corpus Christi Parish - Holy Trinity Church. She loved her family...

Martin E. Musser III "Marty"

Martin E. Musser III "Marty"

Feb 20, 2020

Martin passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 49 years. He was born in Flint on April 22, 1970 to Martin and Susan (St. Cyr) Musser. Martin married the former Laura Covieo in Bay City on July 29, 2010. He was employed by J & L Trucking Company and in his spare time...

Kay H. Clauss

Kay H. Clauss

Feb 19, 2020

Kay Clauss passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Huron Woods Nursing Center. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Hamilton) Schultz was born January 5, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan. Kay was a member of St. Bartholomew Ev. Lutheran Church and a professional ball watcher. Kay enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters, playing cards...

Terrence A. Michalski "Terry"

Terrence A. Michalski "Terry"

Feb 19, 2020

Terry passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his residence at the age of 58 years. Terry was born in Bay City on September 1, 1961 to the late James and Rita (VanSumeren) Michalski. He worked for Walker Music Company for many years and Michigan Sugar for the past five years. Terry loved his Chevelle and spending time with family...

James M. Meerdo

James M. Meerdo

Feb 16, 2020

Mr. Meerdo passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 92 years. The son of the late John and Barbara (Trembulak) Meerdo was born January 13, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Meerdo was retired from General Motors and enjoyed boating, fishing, traveling in his RV, wintering in Texas and his dog, Rocky. Mr. Meerdo is...

George Edward Fiting

George Edward Fiting

Feb 14, 2020

George passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at his residence at the age of 72 years. He was born on March 14, 1947 to the late Carl and Arlene (Reetz) Fiting. George is survived by his children, Geoffrey (Marrisa) Fiting and Amanda (Joshua) Scherf; grandchildren, Takarah and Eliyjah Fiting and Zaidree Scherf; brothers and sister, James Fiting, Sharon (Tom) Bublitz...

Shellie Lynn Turmell

Shellie Lynn Turmell

Feb 14, 2020

Shellie passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 51 years. She was born in Bay City on February 5, 1969 to Kenneth and Carol (Hanover) Rivet. On October 18, 1996 she married Brad Turmell in Bay City and were married for 23 years. Shellie enjoyed baking, the outdoors, camping, biking, fishing and playing...

Max Bruder

Max Bruder

Feb 10, 2020

Max Bruder passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 73 years. Private arrangements have been handled by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.

Betty Lou Knapp

Betty Lou Knapp

Feb 9, 2020

Betty passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her residence at the age of 88 years. Betty was born on February 8, 1932 to the late Joseph Turask and Nellie Morrison. She enjoyed donating to the Bay Area Women's Center and the Bay County Humane Society. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping, sewing, quilting and gardening. Betty is survived...

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