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Josephine Davis

Josephine Davis

Apr 30, 2024

Josephine A. Davis (Jo, Jo Ann, Josie) passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 with family surrounding her after enjoying a life full of love and laughter.  Daughter of the late Anna C. Kabat Neitzel and Joseph J. Neitzel, she was born on September 28, 1929.  As a youngster, she walked to Saint Stanislaus school, worked at the family hardware store,...

Donald E. Buchanan

Donald E. Buchanan

May 17, 2024



Donald passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 95. The son of the late Everett and Lillian (Johnson) Buchanan was born November, 15, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan. Donald was a Mason and enjoyed woodworking, sailing, playing multiple musical instruments and was the leader of the Don Buchanan Dance...

Raymond E. Wagner

Raymond E. Wagner

May 15, 2024

Raymond passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born to the late Andrew and Emily (Weiss) Wagner on November, 21, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan. Raymond proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors, traveling to Florida, and spending time with his family.

Raymond is survived by his...

Kenneth Dale Knoll

Kenneth Dale Knoll

May 13, 2024

Kenneth passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at his residence at the age of 60. The son of the late Frank and Serah (Fisher) Knoll was born March 24, 1964 in Michigan City, Indiana. Kenneth served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a truck driver having logged in over one million miles. He also was a Golden...

Mary L. Simmons

Mary L. Simmons

May 12, 2024

Mary passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 67. The daughter of the late Charles and Jeannette (Smith) Heinberg was born October 29, 1956 in Petoskey, Michigan. Mary loved teaching Sunday school for several years, she also enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Mary was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Band...

Leonard Kaczorowski

Leonard Kaczorowski

May 11, 2024

Leonard passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Colonnades Assisted Living at the age of 99. The son of the late Xavier and Anastasia (Filip) Kaczorowski was born October 27, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan. Leonard was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was a past president of the Bay City Lion’s Club where he served as...

Theodore Katt

Theodore Katt

May 11, 2024

Mr. Theodore A. "Ted" Katt, beloved by many and known for his big heart and unwavering willingness to help others, passed away at his residence on May11, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1971. In his leisure time, Ted found joy in playing pool, cornhole, and baseball. However, his greatest passion was undoubtedly spending quality time with his children...

Carol Schnell

Carol Schnell

May 10, 2024

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Elaine M. Petrimoulx

Elaine M. Petrimoulx

May 8, 2024

Elaine passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 94. The daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Roberge) McNally was born October 12, 1929 in Kawkawlin, Michigan. Elaine was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. She had a wonderful childhood growing up on the family farm, where she enjoyed planting and gardening....

Kathleen Rosebush

Kathleen Rosebush

May 5, 2024

Kathleen passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 81. The daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Evans) Rosebush was born July 8, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. Kathleen graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1960 and enjoyed camping, vacationing and taking cruises, but most of all she...

Marie R. Kielpinski

Marie R. Kielpinski

May 3, 2024

Marie passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024 in Blissfield, Michigan at the age of 87. She was born to the late George and Rose (Schultz) Fleming on August 11, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and sang in the choir there as well. She enjoyed reading, scrapbooking, refinishing furniture and bowling. She was...

Patrice "Patti" Marie Witzke née Beauvais

Patrice "Patti" Marie Witzke née Beauvais

May 2, 2024

Patrice (Patti) Marie Witzke née Beauvais, loving partner of Duane Kemerer, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born in Bay City, Michigan, on February 10, 1956, to Mary (Rich) and Rene Beauvais and lived there most of her life. In 1974, Patti earned a cosmetologist certificate from Bayshire Beauty Academy and as a young adult worked helping people look...

Marlene L. Bennett

Marlene L. Bennett

May 2, 2024

Marlene passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Sheffield Bay at the age of 87 with her family by her side. She was born October 6, 1936 to the late Charlie and Velma (Fowler) Cookson in Saginaw, Michigan. Marlene enjoyed listening and dancing to music, especially polka’s. She also enjoyed traveling, dining out with her club of special friends of...

Sue Kay Townsend

Sue Kay Townsend

May 1, 2024

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Charles Kish Jr.

Charles Kish Jr.

May 1, 2024

Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Melissa A. Homminga

Melissa A. Homminga

Apr 30, 2024

Melissa peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Bay Shores Nursing Home with her family by her side at the age of 63. She was born October 27, 1960 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Walter and Lois (Toner) Fick. Melissa loved going to the family farm and traveling.

Melissa is survived by her daughter, April Homminga; son, Michael...

Aaron A. Anaman

Aaron A. Anaman

Apr 28, 2024

Aaron passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 57. He was born on November 18, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Richard and Brenda (Hammel) Anaman. He enjoyed deer hunting and kayaking.

Aaron is survived by his son, Alex (Krista) Anaman; granddaughter, Scarlett Anaman; mother, Brenda Anaman; Alex’s mother, Tamara; aunts, Annette Anaman and...

Larry A. Beaty

Larry A. Beaty

Apr 27, 2024

In loving memory of Larry A. Beaty, a dedicated and hardworking individual who touched the lives of many with kindness and compassion. Larry was born on October 13, 1945, in West Branch, Michigan, to his mother, Anthonnette Kozlow. He peacefully passed away on April 27, 2024, at Toni & Trish House, with his beloved family by his side.Larry served his...

Betty A. Uhan

Betty A. Uhan

Apr 23, 2024

Betty passed away at her home on April 23, 2024 from natural causes at the age of 91. Betty was born on November 25, 1932 in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin to the late Eric and Rose (Dent) Ohlsson. Betty enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading books, knitting and watching the deer come into her yard.

 Betty is survived by her children, Laura (Doug)...

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