Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Harry Shorkey

Harry Shorkey

Dec 19, 2019

Harry passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side, at the age of 85 year. The son of the late Henry and Mary (Faustin) was born November 14, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Harry was a member of the former Our Lady of Visitation Catholic Church and a current member of Our Lady...

Coral Merry Charbonneau

Coral Merry Charbonneau

Dec 18, 2019

Coral Merry passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Brian's House with her family by her side at the age of 69 years. She was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 29, 1950 to the late William and Carol (Hill) Dawson. Coral Merry was a member of Community of Christ and enjoyed spending time serving the church and cooking...

James E. Stevens

James E. Stevens

Dec 16, 2019

James E. Stevens passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 64 years. James was born in Carlton, Michigan on September 4, 1955 to Leslie and Glenda (Main) Stevens. Private burial will take place and no services will be held.

Gladys M. Blackwell

Gladys M. Blackwell

Dec 16, 2019

Gladys passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 95 years. She was born in Bay City on August 15, 1924 to the late Earl and Cecelia (LaFountain) Rapelje. She married Barnaby Blackwell in Bay City and he preceded her in death on December 13, 2004. Gladys worked for...

Dennis F. Bauer

Dennis F. Bauer

Dec 10, 2019

Dennis Floyd Bauer died peacefully at Carriage House in Bay City, Michigan on December 10th at the age of 72. Dennis was born in Bay City on January 18th, 1947 to Floyd and Helen (Badenhoop) Bauer who have pre-deceased him. Dennis is survived by his two sons: Brian and Boyd Bauer, three sisters: Joann Neveau, Diane Foster and Noreen Zimmermann,...

Dorothy J. Mosher

Dorothy J. Mosher

Dec 9, 2019

Mrs. Mosher passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Brian's House. Age 97 years. The daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Campbell) Kennedy was born August 10, 1922 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Mosher enjoyed doing crafts, puzzles and spending time with her family. Mrs. Mosher is survived by six children, Walter (Kay) Mosher, Robert (Jeanette) Mosher, Richard...

Arleen Carol (Badalamenti) Deming

Arleen Carol (Badalamenti) Deming

Dec 8, 2019

Arleen passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 69 years old. Arleen was born October 2, 1950 to the late Samuel and Josephin (Ferranti) Badalamenti in Bay City, Michigan. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, playing scratch tickets, watching birds and babysitting children. Arleen is survived by...

Maryanne E. Noble "Babe"

Maryanne E. Noble "Babe"

Dec 8, 2019

Maryanne passed away December 8, 2019 at the Toni and Trish House with her family by her side at the age of 85 years. Maryanne was born to the late Elmer and Blanche (Bolduc) Kuerbitz January 4, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Maryanne married Ronald Edward Noble September 24, 1955. Maryanne and Ron shared their love for Christmas by volunteering...

Susan A. Nordstrom

Susan A. Nordstrom

Dec 8, 2019

Susan A. Nordstrom passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 86 years. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Arrangements have been handled by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.

Robert W. VanNostrand

Robert W. VanNostrand

Dec 3, 2019

Robert passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 72. Robert was born on October 26, 1947 in Bay City to the late Vernon and Marie (Hirschman) VanNostrand. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and worked as an accountant for over 40 years. Robert enjoyed playing the organ at various community churches...

Merilyn Jean Girard

Merilyn Jean Girard

Dec 1, 2019

Merilyn passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Heartland Healthcare Center-Hampton with her family by her side at the age of 94 years. Merilyn was born on February 1, 1925 to the late Roland and Jessie (Weston) Klepser. Merilyn enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo, spending time with her family and loved babies and her dogs. Merilyn is survived...

Roberta J. "Betty" VanDeusen

Roberta J. "Betty" VanDeusen

Nov 29, 2019

Betty passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Toni and Trish House at the age of 99 years. She was born in Bay City on September 5, 1920 to the late Herbert and Mable (Smith) Lohr. On September 12, 1937 she married Merle VanDeusen and were together for 68 years until he passed away in 2005. Betty was a...

Roberta P. Rappel

Roberta P. Rappel

Nov 28, 2019

Roberta passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home at the age of 95 years. Roberta was born on December 21, 1923 in Indianfields Township, Michigan and was the eighth of nine children of William Lewis and Ethel Mae Budd Witkovsky. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Caro High School in 1942....

Elaine Rose Schneider

Elaine Rose Schneider

Nov 28, 2019

Elaine passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center at the age of 96 years. Daughter of the late George and Edith (Reinhardt) Welch was born September 28, 1923 in Bay City, Michigan. Elaine enjoyed spending time with her family. Elaine is survived by her son, William Schneider of Rhodes, Michigan; daughter, Judy (Walt) Reinke of...

Lynette Mary (Killey) Shelton

Lynette Mary (Killey) Shelton

Nov 26, 2019

Lynette passed away, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 53 years after living with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) for about 15 years and more recently both liver & lung cancer. Lynette was born on October 25, 1966 in Bay City, Michigan to David and Carolyn Killey. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She graduated...

Kathleen A. Mills

Kathleen A. Mills

Nov 25, 2019

Mrs. Mills passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center. Age 71 years. The daughter of the late Archibald and Geraldine (MacNeil) Madigan was born March 30, 1948 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Mills was the A1 Regional Coordinator for NAME, member of the Tri-City Miniature Makers and enjoyed going to the casino. Mrs. Mills is survived...

Sandra J. "Sandy" Kimbrue

Sandra J. "Sandy" Kimbrue

Nov 25, 2019

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away peacefully, Monday November 25, 2019 at the Carriage House Rehab & Health Care Center, at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late Russell and Harriett Hamlin was born March 24, 1937. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Sandy retired from Bangor Junior High...

Gregory R. Switala

Gregory R. Switala

Nov 24, 2019

Gregory passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age 65 years. He was born in Bay City on February 5, 1954 to Richard and Geraldine (Liss) Switala. In November of 1981 he married the former Melanie S. Rolston and she preceded him in death in September of 2014. Gregory worked for Schwan's Food Company for...

Robert L. Colestock

Robert L. Colestock

Nov 23, 2019

Mr. Colestock passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his residence. Age 92 years. The son of the late Harry and Rhea (Heise) Colestock was born August 12, 1927 in Highland Park, Michigan. Mr. Colestock was a member of New Life Missionary Church and retired as a teacher from USA High School and a poultry farmer. Mr. Colestock was...

Daniel John Biskner

Daniel John Biskner

Nov 21, 2019

Daniel J. Biskner - Son, brother, father, uncle, grandpa and friend passed away on November 21st, 2019. He was born on April 13th 1961 in Bay City, MI to Frieda Haight (Bacca) and Clifford John Biskner. Daniel was a skilled mechanic and auto body repairman. He was always seen with grease on his hands, a smile on his face, and...

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