Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

John T. "Ole Sarge" Butler

John T. "Ole Sarge" Butler

Jun 24, 2019

John passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living. He was born September 12, 1930 in Unadilla Township to the late John J. and Daisy L. (Roberts) Butler. John graduated from Fowlerville High School in 1949 with a class of 49. In his early years he drove a milk truck every morning before high school delivering...

Alice M. Brennan

Alice M. Brennan

Jun 24, 2019

On Monday morning June 24, 2019 Alice M. Brennan went peacefully to be with our Lord. Alice was born on August 23, 1947 to Mary E. (Bourdlaies) and Russell J. Brennan. She lived her entire life in Bay City, Michigan. She graduated from Saint James, and began working at Plastic Tag and Trade Check where she worked faithfully for 53...

Jerry C. Swantek

Jerry C. Swantek

Jun 22, 2019

On Saturday, June 22, 2019, family and friends lost a great man, Jerome "Jerry" Clarence Swantek. Born on October 12, 1939 he lived a long, ambitious and wonderful life passing away months before turning 80. Jerry was born and raised in Saginaw, MI along with his three sisters, Patricia, Catherine and Barbara. He graduated from Holy Family Catholic High School...

Craig Allen Block

Craig Allen Block

Jun 21, 2019

Craig passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 59 years. He was born in Bay City on October 6, 1959 to Kenneth and Joan (Glaza) Block. On April 5, 1986 he married the former Sheri Ann Fenton and were married for 33 years. Craig taught at John Glenn High School for 25 years...

James Jeffrey Toner

James Jeffrey Toner

Jun 21, 2019

Mr. Toner passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 56 years. James was born November 11, 1962 in Bay City, Michigan. James worked for Bear's Steam Carpet Cleener, he loved his car, fishing, birds and spending time with his family and friends. James is survived by his siblings, Scott Toner, Dean Toner, Melissa (Dale Myers)...

Suzie Ann Escamilla-Woods

Suzie Ann Escamilla-Woods

Jun 19, 2019

Suzie passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. Age 55 years. The daughter of the late Jesus and Augustina (Amador) Escamilla was born December 14, 1963 in Bay City, Michigan. Suzie was a member of Bay Valley Christian Church and was retired from St. Mary's Hospital. She was a lifelong committed mother and...

Shirley Ann Yochum

Shirley Ann Yochum

Jun 18, 2019

Shirley passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Henry Ford Health System at the age of 78 years. Shirley was born on January 1, 1941 in Marion, Ohio to the late J. Howard and Bertha (Dulaney) Berridge. She was employed at Prestolite in Bay City for ten years and was treasurer at Smith Manor for many years. Shirley was also...

Harold W. Roth

Harold W. Roth

Jun 15, 2019

Roth, Harold W. "Rick" Essexville, Michigan Rick passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 60 years. He was born on November 30, 1958 to the late Harold and Iva Roth. Private services have taken place with burial in Fremont Cemetery. For online condolences www.GephartFuneralHome.com

Tom Charles Harmon

Tom Charles Harmon

Jun 15, 2019

Tom Charles Harmon Bay City, Michigan Tom passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Toni and Trish House with his family by his side, at the age of 55. The son of the late Howard D. and Rosa M. (Jones) Harmon was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 21, 1963. Tom was a member Agape Chapel Church....

Dorothy Ellen LaFave

Dorothy Ellen LaFave

Jun 14, 2019

Dorothy passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 92 years. Dorothy was born in Flint, Michigan on June 7, 1927 to the late Ernest and Nellie (Bodrie) Brancheau. On July 1, 1950 she married Ernest LaFave in Prudenville and he passed away in March of 1991. She was a member of St. Catherine...

Wayne Lewis Nelson

Wayne Lewis Nelson

Jun 14, 2019

Mr. Nelson passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Wayne was born in Marinette, Wisconsin on October 17, 1934 to the late Lewis and Vivian (Olson) Nelson. Wayne loved boating, fishing and spending time with his family. Wayne is survived by his three sons, David (Stefani) Nelson of Fuquay-Varnia, North Carolina, Tyler (Lindsay) Nelson and...

Gail O'Loughlin Davis

Gail O'Loughlin Davis

Jun 12, 2019

Gail passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 82 years. Gail was born in Bay City on June 4, 1937 to the late Noland and Gladys (Wilber) Davis. She worked and retired after many years from both AT&T and Consumers Energy. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with family and reading....

Jesse Rodriguez

Jesse Rodriguez

Jun 11, 2019

Jesse Rodriguez, 89, was called home to our heavenly father on June 11, 2019. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Jesse was born in Somerset, Texas on April 27, 1930 to the late Francisco and Rebecca Rodriguez. Jesse served his country in the U.S. Army, was retired from the Dow Chemical Co. and enjoyed hunting...

Ruth M. Ross

Ruth M. Ross

Jun 10, 2019

Ruth M. Ross passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan. Age 88 years. The daughter to the Late John and Julia Ross was born July 8, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan. Ruth loved gardening, Animals, anything to do with nature and could raise prize winning roses. Ruth M. Ross is...

Delbert R. Jenkins

Delbert R. Jenkins

Jun 10, 2019

Essexville, Michigan Delbert Jenkins is DEAD Delbert was a very loving man of many words who would talk to anyone who would listen. His daily desire was to seek out and help others. He was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. Delbert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. As a lifelong MASTER...

Gary J. Wolner

Gary J. Wolner

Jun 10, 2019

Mr. Wolner passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his residence. Age 66 years. The son of the late Joseph and Norma (Heinrich) Wolner was born April 4, 1953 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Wolner enjoyed riding his bike, music and played guitar in several bands in the area. Mr. Wolner is survived by his daughter, Rachel Wolner; three...

Elisabeth Jane (Smith) Holden

Elisabeth Jane (Smith) Holden

Jun 9, 2019

Ms. Elisabeth "Libby" Holden passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home The Village of Heather Hills in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Carl Henry and Jane Elisabeth (Williams) Smith was born December 31, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a longtime resident of Harbor Springs,...

Robert "Bob" Ervin Britton

Robert "Bob" Ervin Britton

Jun 8, 2019

Robert "Bob" Ervin Britton died unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home on June 8, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born October 13, 1931 in Midland, Michigan. Bob worked for Dow Chemical Company for 27 years and retired in 1997. Prior to Dow, Bob was a police officer with the Bay City Police Department. Bob was an active...

Jeannette Laurel Kruzell

Jeannette Laurel Kruzell

Jun 5, 2019

Jeannette passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born march 28, 1949 in Durand, Michigan to the late Robert and Leah (English) Steele. Jeanne got married on May 22, 1970 to the love of her life Rudy Kruzell. Jeanne excelled at everything she did in her life. She was one...

Jerry Thomas Deary

Jerry Thomas Deary

Jun 5, 2019

Jerry passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Brian's House at the age of 66 years. Jerry was born in Bay City on December 12, 1952 to the late Jerome and Frances (Boeraker) Deary. He married the former Jean Maher in Bay City on December 30, 1987 and were married for 31 years. He worked for General Motors for 34...

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