Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Gloria M. Krenz

Gloria M. Krenz

Feb 8, 2020

Krenz, Gloria M. (Marsac) (LaRocque) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Krenz passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living with her family by her side. Age 92 years. The daughter of the late Stanley and Julia (Kaydan) Marsac was born November 18, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Krenz possessed an eighth grade education and enjoyed...

Dean A. Lesniak

Dean A. Lesniak

Feb 7, 2020

Dean passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center at the age of 57 years. He was born in Bay City on August 4, 1962 to Ronald and Marie (Grischke) Lesniak. Dean is survived by his mother, Marie L. Lesniak; sister, Kimberly Hacker; nieces, Marlena (Kristi) Beck and Mandie Hacker; nephews, Jacob Lesniak, Jason Hacker and...

Mary Ann Reinhardt

Mary Ann Reinhardt

Feb 6, 2020

Mrs. Reinhardt passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late Edward and Geraldine (Sporman) Tomczak was born October 12, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Reinhardt was a member of the K of C Ladies Auxiliary #4102 for over 50 years. Mrs. Reinhardt graduated from St. James...

George D. Middleton

George D. Middleton

Feb 5, 2020

George DeWaine Middleton, age 89, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at Brookdale, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. He was born on September 21, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Ford and Martha (Nowak) Middleton. George was in the first graduating class from TL Handy High School, a Golden Gloves Boxer, served in the USMC during the Korean...

William J. Gall

William J. Gall

Feb 2, 2020

Mr. Gall passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Brian's House. Age 72 years. The son of the late Francis and Helen (Fabiano) Gall was born October 17, 1947 in St. Louis, Michigan. Mr. Gall retired from General Motors and then went on to own his own business called Discount Office Furnishings. Mr. Gall loved animals, especially his dog,...

Debra K. Schatzer

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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...

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