Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Robert Faust

Robert Faust

May 13, 2019

Robert Paul Faust Bay City, Michigan Robert Paul Faust Passed away peacefully Monday, May 13, 2019 at his home. Age 87 years. The son of the late Paul and Bertha Faust was born September, 12, 1931 in Owendale, Michigan. Mr. Faust was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. He retired from Huron County Road Commission. He was a...

Joseph Schuman

Joseph Schuman

May 12, 2019

Joseph passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 84 years. Joseph was born in Bay City on July 29, 1934 to the late Emil and Esther (Strieter) Schuman. He was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church for many years. On October 8, 1955 he married the former Judith Ann Hartley...

Steven B. Heska

Steven B. Heska

May 11, 2019

Steven passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Covenant Health Care-Harrison. Age 36 years. Steven was born on October 15, 1982 in Bay City, Michigan; he was an amazing father to his son Ethan, has a strong wit and sense of humor and was dedicated to Christ. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and train spotting...

Warren A. Klender

Warren A. Klender

May 10, 2019

Warren Alva Klender, 92, left this world on May 10, 2019, peacefully in the company of his family. Warren was born in Bay City on September 20, 1926 to Alva and Irene Klender, he was one of five children.  He grew up and led a full life in Bay City.  He served in the U.S. Army, with the 82nd Airborne,...

Laurence Clements

Laurence Clements

May 8, 2019

Our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away unexpectedly at his residence, at the age of 84 years. The son of the late Laurence E. and Gertrude (Bessey) Clements was born in Tawas, Michigan on January 4, 1935. He married the love of his life Donna Jean Werth in May of 1954. Larry was a member of Messiah...

Craig L. Werner

Craig L. Werner

May 7, 2019

Our loving and caring husband, dad, papa, son and brother passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home at the age 64 years. He was born August 3, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan. He attended Redeeming Love Christian Embassy. Craig was strong in his faith which helped him beat the odds of cancer. Craig was employed for...

Theodore Crook

Theodore Crook

May 5, 2019

Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, May5, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side. Age 72 years. The son of the late Delbert and Gretchen (Long) Crook was born in Bay City, Michigan on October 5, 1946. Ted was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. He retired from GM Powertrain after...

Donna M. Davidson

Donna M. Davidson

May 5, 2019

Donna passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her residence at the age of 72 years. She was born on April 5, 1947 in Bay City to the late Donald and Leta (Tinsman) Stack. Donna was a member of New Life Missionary Church where she enjoyed worship and especially the Women's Group. In her spare time she loved reading, sewing,...

William Roy Dufresne

William Roy Dufresne

May 4, 2019

William Roy Dufresne passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan. Age 55 years. The son of the late Kenneth Charles and Judith (Buzzard) Dufresne was born July 18, 1963 in Bay City, Michigan. William enjoyed watching football, going to McDonalds to get his coke to drink, being a comedian and spending time with his...

Carolyn Ann (Hoyt) Harman

Carolyn Ann (Hoyt) Harman

May 4, 2019

Carolyn Ann (Hoyt) Harman, 89, of Bay City, MI, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 4, 2019.  Born on December 10, 1929, in Belpre, Ohio, she was the oldest of six children of the late Claremont E. and Margaret Hawkins Hoyt.  Carolyn graduated from Denison University in 1951 with a degree in Philosophy.  She pursued a master's degree...

Kenneth "Ken" A. Blank

Kenneth "Ken" A. Blank

May 4, 2019

Ken, our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on Saturday, May 04, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side, at the age of 64 after a short battle with cancer. He was born October 14, 1954 in Bay City, the son of the late Kenneth and Fran (Crow) Blank. Ken was a member of Trinity...

James W. Macomber

James W. Macomber

May 3, 2019

Mr. Macomber passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence. Age 75 years. The son of the late Gordan and Ruth (Wilson) Macomber was born April 23, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Macomber was a member on Our Lady of Peace Parish and was a commissioned Lay Minister. Mr. Macomber served his country in the U.S. Navy and...

Joyce E. Burley

Joyce E. Burley

May 3, 2019

Joyce E. Burley (Lohr) passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home with her children at her side at the age of 85. The daughter of the late Bert and Vera (Reed) Lohr was born November 1, 1933 in Bay City and has lived here all of her life. Joyce married James Burley on August 22, 1953 and...

Patricia Lyn Hildebrant

Patricia Lyn Hildebrant

May 1, 2019

Patricia Lyn Hildebrant, 59, of Imlay City, (formerly of Bay City), passed away peacefully in her sleep May 1, 2019. Patricia was born April 6, 1960 to Ronald Hildebrant and Lorna Thrush. She was the third of four children. She grew up bouncing around the thumb helping her family work on flipping houses and enjoying country living. In 1978, she...

Donna J. Trombley

Donna J. Trombley

Apr 30, 2019

Donna J. (Mertz) Trombley was welcomed into God's loving arms on April 30, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born July 31, 1930 in Saginaw to the late David and Lydia (Schafer) Mertz. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1948. In her early years she worked at the Bancroft Hotel and Michigan Bell. In 1987...

Robert J. "Bob" Thomas

Robert J. "Bob" Thomas

Apr 30, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Thomas Essexville, Michigan Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 on a trip of a life time in Las Vegas, with his wife by his side. He was born in Saratoga, New York on September 7, 1950 to the late Elvry and Gladys Thomas. Bob graduated...

Elizabeth M. Stevens

Elizabeth M. Stevens

Apr 23, 2019

Our loving, mother went to eternal rest on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The daughter of the late John and Lucinda Morrison was born September 22, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of Bay City Wesleyan Church. Elizabeth enjoyed camping with her family in Onaway, playing bingo at the Boys and Girls Club, going to the casino, she...

Vida Flo O'Hare

Vida Flo O'Hare

Apr 22, 2019

Vida passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at Carriage House at the age of 89 years. Vida was born on May 30, 1929 to the late Joseph and Inez (Garvey) Roberts in Covington, KY. She moved to Michigan at the beginning of WWII and graduated from Bay City Central High School and Delta College. Her entire adult life was spent...

Bourke E. Lodewyk

Bourke E. Lodewyk

Apr 21, 2019

Bourke E. Lodewyk, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019 after an extended period of waning health. At the time of his passing he was 90 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dutch and Marion, his older brother Paul, his sister Gretchen and is survived by his younger brother Bruce. Bourke graduated...

Phillip L. Bashore

Phillip L. Bashore

Apr 20, 2019

Phillip L. Bashore of West Branch passed away April 20, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 75 years. Per Mr. Bashore's request cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

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