Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Daniel R. "Ski" Gudschinsky
Jul 8, 2025
The unexpected passing of Daniel “Ski” Gudschinsky, age 77, of Bay City, Michigan, on July 8, 2025, has left a profound void in the lives of his family, friends, and the veteran community he served so selflessly. Born on April 25, 1948, Ski proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple...
Donald R. Wynn
Aug 19, 2025
Loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Donald Rex Wynn, age 90, passed away following a brief illness at McLaren Bay Region Hospital on August 19, 2025. He was born on March 7, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Rector and Irene (Coss) Wynn. Don was united in marriage to the late Sharlene (Girard) Wynn on September 2, 1958.
Don proudly...
Todd L. Tipmore
Aug 19, 2025
Todd L. Tipmore, born on October 28, 1963, in Rossville, Indiana, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Riversbend Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his beloved family. Todd lived a life characterized by joy, laughter, and an infectious sense of humor that touched all who knew him.
Throughout his years, Todd found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had an...
Gloria Ann Halstead
Aug 18, 2025
Gloria passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 70. Gloria was born April 12, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan. She earned her associates degree in criminal justice and loved baking, cooking, where she was always feeding and helping people in her complex. Gloria also enjoyed shopping, old movies and was an advocate...
Robert "Bob" Alexander Heinz
Aug 18, 2025
Bob passed away at his home on Monday, August 18, 2025 with his family by his side at the age of 94. The son of the late Adam and Jane (MacGregor) Heinz was born April 22, 1931 in Bay City, Michigan. Bob was a long-time member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, served in the US Marine Corps during the...
Harry John Bartreau
Aug 17, 2025
Harry John Bartreau, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2025, at the Hampton Nursing and Rehab Center, with his family by his side. Born on May 30, 1953, in Bay City, Michigan, Harry was a man known for his great sense of humor and his unwavering willingness to help others. He had an infectious spirit...
Samuel J. Hacker Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
Samuel J. Hacker Jr. fell asleep in Jesus on August 16th, 2025 at 87 years and now is at rest from his earthly labor.
Sam was born on February 3, 1938 at the Francis Farm in Kawkawlin to Samuel and Lydia (Herbolsheimer-Fisher), the second of four children. He attended St. Bartholomew Lutheran School upon its opening, and was 1957 graduate of...
John S. Guettler
Aug 16, 2025
John S. Guettler, 96, of Bay City, went to be with his Savior while sleeping peacefully at his home. He passed, following a brief illness, on Saturday morning, August 16, surrounded by family.
John was born on January 7, 1929, to the late Robert and Caroline (Reichard) Guettler in Freeland, Michigan, and raised in Bay City. He attended St. John's Lutheran...
Doris A. Appold
Aug 13, 2025
Doris Appold, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, of Bay City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at the age of 95.
A lifelong resident of Bay City, she was born on June 13th, 1930 to Walter and Vera (née Reichard) Hoerauf. Doris married Gerald Appold on September 18th, 1954 and raised four children.
She was an...
Simon Bernard Reese Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
Simon passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Fairgrove on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born to the late Simon and Irene (Yax) Reese Jr. on April 27, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and received a Purple Heart Medal. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Simon...
Patsy L. Thibo
Aug 10, 2025
Patsy passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Auburn Heights Senior Care at the age of 92. The daughter of the late Richard and Blanche (McReynolds) Parker was born October 14, 1932. Patsy enjoyed U of M Football, traveling to Disney, baking, chocolate and hosting Christmas eve parties.
Patsy is survived by her six children, Mike (Candie) Thibo, Randy Thibo,...
Aaron J. Martens
Aug 8, 2025
Aaron passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 43. Aaron was born August 13, 1981 in Petoskey, Michigan. he was a wonderful Musician, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children, family and friends.
Aaron is survived by two children, Amity Dawn...
Edwin "Dick" R. Ellison
Aug 8, 2025
Our loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 8, 2025 at the age of 90 years. He was born June 25, 1935 in Bay County where he resided all of his life. On June 30, 1956 he married his seventh-grade sweetheart Joyce Rosekrans, who proceeded him. Dick was a woodworking Craftsman. He started his apprenticeship at Kawkawlin...
Calvin "Jim" J. Kube
Aug 8, 2025
After 101 years of life on this earth, Calvin “Jim” Kube went to his heavenly home on August 8, 2025. He was born at home in Lake George, Michigan on August 5, 1924 to parents, Arthur and Cecil (Lockwood) Kube. He graduated from Farwell High School in 1943 and joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Division of WWII...
Carolyn Kay Douglas
Aug 8, 2025
Carolyn Kay Douglas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at New Hope Bay Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 17, 1946, in Goodrich, Michigan, Carolyn lived a life devoted to her family, her faith, and her pursuits.
She was a graduate of Harrison High School and...
William A. "Bill" Schrems
Aug 6, 2025
Bill passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the age of 65. The son of the late George and Kathryn (McPhee) Schrems was born February 28, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan. Bill graduated from Swan Valley High School in 1978 and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, he retired from General Motors in 2024 as a...
Ernest "Ernie" C. Peltier
Aug 5, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Charles Peltier, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1945, to Helen Binkowski and Roy Peltier, though it was his stepfather, Harold “Babe”, who truly raised and loved him as a father. Ernie was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a lifelong public servant.
Ernie was preceded in death...
Keith Bryan Johnstone
Aug 5, 2025
Keith Bryan Johnstone, born on July 1, 1962, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 5, 2025. He lived a life filled with passion for the things he loved, particularly fishing and spending quality time with his family, which brought him immense joy throughout his years.
Keith is survived by his devoted son, Brandon Johnstone. He...
Ronald J. "Ron" Christie
Aug 4, 2025
God has called our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend home. Ronald Joseph Christie, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on November 30, 1940 to the late Albert and Virginia (Nowicki) Christie. Graduated from Bay City St. James Highschool in 1958, upon graduation he proudly served his country...
Arlene Katherine Koenig
Jul 29, 2025
Arlene passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living at the age of 88. The daughter of the late John and Olive (Hilterbrand) Donnelly was born May 6, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri. Arlene worked for General Motors from 1955 to 1961 where she met the love of her life. Upon moving to Bay City in...
