Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Floyd "Mike" M. LaRocque

Floyd "Mike" M. LaRocque

Oct 18, 2025

Mike passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living at the age of 82. He was born on October 20, 1942 to the late Floyd and Thelma (Dutcher) LaRocque in Bay City.

In honoring the wishes of Mike, cremation has taken place and no service are being planned at this time.

Michael P. Johnson

Michael P. Johnson

Oct 17, 2025

Mike passed away at his residence on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born on March 22, 1947 to the late Harold and Maxine (McChesney) Johnson in Bay City, Michigan. He was a lifelong member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War on the USS Oriskany...

Larry James Bladecki

Larry James Bladecki

Oct 14, 2025

Larry J. Bladecki, age 91, passed away on October 14, 2025 at Toni & Trish House with his family by his side. He was born July 10, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Charles and Constance (Martek) Bladecki. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

Larry...

Nancy Bryden Jablonski

Nancy Bryden Jablonski

Oct 13, 2025

Nancy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 13, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 68. She was born on November 28, 1956 to the late Frank and Germaine (Paciorkowski) Bryden in Bay City, Michigan. She was a waitress for Pats Place and the Linden Hof Restaurant, then continued her career as...

Ann R. Hoffman

Ann R. Hoffman

Oct 12, 2025

Ann R Hoffman, age 69, went to be with her Lord on October 12th, 2025, surrounded by her friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Ann was born on April 4th, 1956 to the late Donald H. and Elaine Hoffman who predeceased her.

Ann leaves behind Brothers, Donald E. Hoffman and Floyd Eric Hoffman and Sisters, Pamela Powers and Patricia Hamilton....

Richard "Rich" John MacMillan

Richard "Rich" John MacMillan

Oct 11, 2025

Richard “Rich” John MacMillan, age 64, passed away on October 11, 2025, with his family by his side. Rich, along with the support of his family and his loving wife Julie, fought a courageous battle with cancer in his last year of life.

Rich was born in Bay City, Mich., on March 23, 1961, to the late Francis and Angelina MacMillan....

Paul Stephen Sheehan

Paul Stephen Sheehan

Oct 10, 2025

Paul passed away on October 10, 2025 at his home in Bay City, Michigan with his family at his side at the age of 75.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Doris Sheehan. He leaves behind a beloved sister, Anna Marie (Sheehan) Davis and beloved brother, William B. Sheehan as well as nephews, Shane, Shannon, Bryan,...

David John Johnson

David John Johnson

Oct 9, 2025

David John Johnson, 80, of Kawkawlin, passed away from cancer on October 9, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1945, in Hale, Michigan, to Dale and Agnes (Clayton) Johnson. He graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1963 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Counseling, both from Central Michigan University. Dave retired...

Randy Lee Theaker

Randy Lee Theaker

Oct 5, 2025

Randy passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born to the late Elmer and Dolores (Gillis) Theaker on September 29, 1947 in Bay City. He was a volunteer firefighter for Monitor Fire Department for many years and was also a proud United States...

Elizbeth Pomeroy

Elizbeth Pomeroy

Oct 4, 2025

Elizabeth Pomeroy passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born on May 22, 1929 in Vassar Michigan to Frank and Annie (Wilber) Corkins on June 28, 1947 she married Ona Pomeroy Jr. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2000. Elizabeth loved to cook and bake always ensuring that you got a second...

Dan Lee Scheuerlein

Dan Lee Scheuerlein

Oct 3, 2025

Dan passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of 74. The son of the late Floyd and Hilma (Herbolsheimer) Scheuerlein was born on October 17, 1950, in Bay City, Michigan.

Dan was a loving husband, devoted father, and caring friend who rarely went anywhere without running into someone he knew. He loved spending time with family and friends,...

Bridget Mary Periard

Bridget Mary Periard

Oct 3, 2025

Bridget passed away at her home on Friday, October 3, 2025 at the age of 66. The daughter of the late Leland and Norah (McCall) Periard was born August 12, 1959 in Bay City, Michigan. Bridget valued family over everything. She loved gardening, reading and spending time at the cabin, but more than anything, she cherished the time she spent...

Gerald Edward Ignash

Gerald Edward Ignash

Sep 29, 2025

Gerald Edward Ignash, 73, passed away on September 29, 2025.Born on October 17, 1951, in Kinde, Michigan to Ervin and Margaret (Eppenbrock) Ignash.

He graduated from Kinde High School in 1969 and was a proud football Warrior. He remained closely rooted in his community and home state. Those who knew Gerald will remember him for the presence he brought to family...

Kathryn "Kathy" (Kozubal) Salvati

Kathryn "Kathy" (Kozubal) Salvati

Sep 28, 2025

Kathryn “Kathy” (Kozubal) Salvati passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 surrounded by her family after a long battle with stage 4 breast cancer. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 11, 1941, to Anthony and Martha Kozubal. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Bay City, Michigan and was a member of the graduating class of 1959.

As the...

Leo Walter Pietryga

Leo Walter Pietryga

Sep 27, 2025

Leo peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was the eldest of 14 children, he was born to the late Leo and Mary (Ciesla) Pietryga on January 21, 1931, in Munger, Michigan. He was an active church member of Holy Trinity-Corpus Christi Parish for 60 years serving his church community as Head Usher...

Caroline Julia (Fielbrandt) Dora

Caroline Julia (Fielbrandt) Dora

Sep 27, 2025

Caroline Julia (Fielbrandt) Dora passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 101.The daughter of the late George and Albertina (Felske) Fielbrandt was born July 12, 1924 on her family farm in Gilford Township. Caroline was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Beaver Township and enjoyed volunteering at...

Elsa "Jane" Huizar

Elsa "Jane" Huizar

Sep 25, 2025

Our beloved Jane went home to be with her husband and son Thursday night. Jane was born in Vassar, Michigan on October 16, 1934. Jane is a retired RN from Bay Medical Center in Bay City. She was a devoted Catholic, a doting wife, a loving mother, an amazing grandmother and great grandmother, too many. She had many hobbies, including...

William Johnson

William Johnson

Sep 25, 2025

William Johnson, born on November 15, 1957, in Midland, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2025, with his family by his side. He is remembered as a Jack of all Trades, a remarkable individual capable of fixing anything that came his way.

Throughout his life, William embraced a variety of hobbies and interests that showcased his vibrant...

Norma J. Klender

Norma J. Klender

Sep 24, 2025

Norma J. Klender, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Bayfield Assisted Living. She was born on March 31, 1933, in Bay City, Michigan, and she spent her life enriching the lives of those around her through her dedication to education, passion for gardening, and vibrant family life.

Norma graduated from T.L. Handy High School and subsequently devoted her career to...

Ernie C. Highlen

Ernie C. Highlen

Sep 23, 2025

Ernie passed away Tuesday morning, September 23, 2025 at Bay City Comfort Care, at the age of 80. He was born December 21, 1944. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Ernie retired from Grey Iron Foundry in Saginaw as a millwright. In his free time, he enjoyed going to the casino and watching golf.

Left to cherish his memories...

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