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Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Evelyn Ruth Kennedy
Feb 17, 2025
Evelyn passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her residence. A complete obituary will appear later.
Thomas John Gray "Tom"
Feb 16, 2025
Tom passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospital – Butterworth at the age of 66. He was born on March 4, 1958 to the late Francis and Eleanor (Wegener) Gray in Bay City, Michigan. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from General Motors Institute (Kettering University) and continued his education at Michigan State University obtaining...
James "Jim" Owen Rachwitz
Feb 16, 2025
James Owen Rachwitz entered the nearer presence of his Lord on February 16, 2025, at the age of 84. He faithfully awaits the hope of resurrection proclaimed in the Holy Scripture.
Jim was born on August 19, 1940, as the elder of two children to William and Helen Rachwitz. In 1958, Jim met the love of his life, Diane Schatzer, and...
Henrita M. Guerrero
Feb 15, 2025
Henrita passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 78. She was born February 1, 1947 in Germany to the late Dennis and MaryAnn Dawes. Henrita loved spending time with her 17 cats. She loved all animals and spending time with her friends and family.
Henrita is survived by...
Sharlene Marie White
Feb 15, 2025
Sharlene passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Medilodge of Sterling at the age of 81. She was born to the late George and Florence (Reno) Ott in Bay City, Michigan on July 22, 1943. She enjoyed spending time with her family, liked doing crafts and traveling. She made ceramic and porcelain dolls and had quite a...
Ronald "Ron" E. Marcet
Feb 14, 2025
Ron passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at Covenant Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 78. He was born November 26, 1946 to the Late Emil and Eda (Taylor) Marcet in Flint, Michigan. “Racer Ron” as he was often called, loved drag racing, and circle track racing. He enjoyed going out to eat, cooking, reading...
Ross William Brown
Feb 13, 2025
Mr. Ross William Brown, died at his home on February 13th at the age of 100 years with his family at his side. Ross was born on September 24, 1924, to Robert Erwin and Susan (Rudell) Brown, and grew up in Merritt Township near Munger during the Great Depression. He was the sixth of seven children, and his mother died...
Robert "Bob" E. Staudacher
Feb 9, 2025
Robert Edward Staudacher our loving, strong-willed father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born on February 24, 1948 in Bay City, Michigan. Bob was the oldest of four children to the late Edward and Jacqueline (Hayward) Staudacher. Bob graduated from T.L. Handy in 1966,...
Sidney O. Heyl
Feb 9, 2025
Sidney Ogden Heyl, 81, passed away on February 9, 2025. Born on September 21, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Sid later moved to Houghton Lake, where he built a life filled with family, laughter, and cherished memories.
Sid was married to his beloved wife, Kathryn Heyl, for 59 years. The two met at Northeastern and built a lifetime of love and family...
James Edward Meschke Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
James passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at West Hills Living in Flint, Michigan at the age of 54.
In honoring the wishes of James, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned.
Gerald "Jerry" C. Wenglikowski
Feb 5, 2025
Surrounded by his family, Gerald (Jerry) Wenglikowski passed through the gates of Glory peacefully on February 5, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born to Chester and Clara Wenglikowski on June 1,1940, Jerry spent his life in Bay City. After finishing his Catholic education, he began working at the bowling alley where he perfected his game and even eventually...
Patricia Ann Jane
Feb 5, 2025
Patricia Ann (Confer) Jane of Essexville Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2025 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 23, 1944 to the late Kenneth Confer Sr. and the late Dorothy (Norbert) Jacobs.
Patricia married Isaac Jane in Bay City on...
Dale A. Snyder
Feb 4, 2025
Dale passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 with his family by his side at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 76. He was born on April 10, 1948 to the late Lowell and Jennie (Woodard) Snyder in Alma, Michigan. He was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church and the Home Builders Association. He was a teacher at...
Richard Allen Nagel
Feb 3, 2025
Richard passed away on Monday, February 3, 2023 in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 77. The son of the late Samuel and Garnetta (Holiday) Nagel was born March 14, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan. Richard was retired from Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry and enjoyed listening to Pink Floyd, watching the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and old western movies....
Ronald "Ron" J. Collier
Feb 2, 2025
Ron was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 87. He was born March 7, 1937 in Essexville, Michigan to the late Russel and Regina (Vermeesch) Collier. On November 12, 1960, he married Marilyn Hanover and they were married for...
Nathan Benson Frye
Feb 1, 2025
Nathan passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 30. He was born March 2, 1994 to Keith and Patsy (Rivard) Frye in Bay City, Michigan. Nathan enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, always had a natural born talent playing drums and loved to spend time with his family.
Nathan is survived by his mother, Patsy Frye; brother, Jacob...
Eloize "Effie" Thiel
Jan 31, 2025
Eloize “Effie” Thiel, 83, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Effie was born on May 23, 1941 in Bay City to the late Aloysius and Blanche Delestowicz. Effie was a longtime member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her church community and family, and appreciated the loyal companionship of her...
Carol K. Lange
Jan 31, 2025
Carol passed away Friday, January 31, 2024 at her residence at the age of 81. The daughter of the late Jerome and Lutie (Armstrong) Wilson was born, October 13, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan. Carol enjoyed golfing, fishing, painting and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren creating many lasting memories.
Carol is survived by her children, Thomas Jerome Lange,...
Eugene "Butch" L. Waibel
Jan 29, 2025
Eugene “Butch” Waibel, a man of deep passion, generosity, and unwavering love, passed away on January 29, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished him most. He was 79 years old.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Marie (Wieland) and George Waibel, his brothers Mark and Ned Waibel, his brother-in-law Ron Weiss, and his first wife, Linda (Taylor). He is...
Timothy C. Wegener
Jan 29, 2025
Timothy passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at McLaren Flint Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 67. He was born December 2, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Earl and Geraldine (Madaj) Wegener. Timothy enjoyed golfing, bowling and loved being a member of the Men’s club at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church.
Timothy is...
