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Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Clara Jane Hollies
Nov 29, 2024
Clara passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Bayfield Assisted Living with her family by her side at the age of 91. She was born In Bay City, Michigan on December 26, 1932 to the late Carl Richardson and Clara Jane (Doud) Richardson. Clara was very sociable and loved being around people. She enjoyed gardening, baking, completing word search puzzles...
George Estabrook Jr.
Nov 29, 2024
George Estabrook Jr. 92 of Bay City, MI passed away peacefully. Our loving, husband, father, grandfather was welcomed into his heavenly home on November 29, 2024. George was born on September 24, 1932 in Bay City, MI at the home of his parents George and Hazel (Coates) Estabrook.
George graduated in 1953 from Bay City Central High School. George played football...
Sally A. Stuart
Nov 26, 2024
Sally passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Covenant HealthCare-Cooper at the age of 80. The daughter of the late James and Thelma (Krupp) McQueen was born October 7, 1944 in Flint, Michigan. Sally was retired from Helmac Manufacturing and then went on to work at Walmart. She enjoyed playing bingo, shopping and going to the casino.
Sally is survived...
Arlene A. Janz
Nov 25, 2024
Arlene Janz, our dearest mother went home to be with the lord on November 25, 2024, at home with her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Clara (Metevia) Leonard, she was born March 9th, 1927, in Standish Michigan. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Arlene worked as a nurse for many years and...
Linda M. Johnson
Nov 25, 2024
Linda M. (Saumier) Johnson, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 76. Born on April 27, 1948, to the late Homer and Dorothy (Short) Saumier in Saginaw, Michigan, Linda touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.
After earning her degree from Northwood University, she...
Mary Lou Cottrell
Nov 24, 2024
Mary Lou Cottrell died peacefully on November 24, 2024 at The Moments Memory Care Center in Lakeville, Minnesota. Mary Lou was born to Marguerite and Raphael Stapish on August 15, 1935. She was the last surviving member of her family, preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Bill (Pat), Lois (Jerry), Jim (Sue), and Mick. Mary Lou was also...
Mary Martha Greene
Nov 20, 2024
Mary peacefully passed away, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 85. She was born in East Jordan, Michigan on June 1, 1939, to the late Clarence and Mary (Graham) Lord.
Mary enjoyed traveling, sewing, quilting, and doing carpentry work. Mary valued education and graduated Summa Cum Laude from SVSU. Mary...
Michael James Harris
Nov 17, 2024
Michael passed away at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the age of 65. The son of the late Ronald and Patricia (Noel) Harris was born March 4, 1959 in Bay City, Michigan. Michael was retired as a pipefitter from the Local 85 and enjoyed scuba diving.
Michael is survived by his three sons, Joe (Kristy) Harris, Ron (Lindsay)...
Dennis D. Longley
Nov 16, 2024
Dennis passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 75. He was born to the late William Longley and Daisy (Pomerville) Kowalchuk on September 3, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, from 1968 to 1972....
Richard Michael Pijaszek "Dick"
Nov 15, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of “Dick” at the age of 87 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn, Michigan on Friday, November 15, 2024. Dick weathered through anything life through at him; he fought with a passion through illness and hardship...
Drew Stephen Vaughn
Nov 11, 2024
Drew passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the age of 32. He was born on September 22, 1992 in Bay City, Michigan to Arthur Vaughn and Kimberly Martin. He was one class away from receiving his Bachelors degree in Construction Management. Drew worked at Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth as an assistant...
Bernadette M. Michalak
Nov 11, 2024
Bernadette Marie Michalak "Bernie"
Auburn, Michigan
Bernie passed away peacefully at home comforted by her husband Jerome and son Mark on November 11, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on April 10, 1936, Bernadette’s life was a testament to dedication, love, and the importance of family.
A devoted wife to Jerome “Mike” Michalak, whom she married on September 22, 1962, they shared...
Diane L. Rachwitz (née Schatzer)
Nov 7, 2024
Diane Rachwitz (née Schatzer) entered the nearer presence of her Lord on November 7, 2024, at the age of 81. She faithfully awaits the hope of resurrection proclaimed in the Holy Scripture.
Diane was born on January 4, 1943, as the eldest of four children to Byron and Beulah Schatzer. In 1958, Diane met the love of her life, Jim Rachwitz,...
Carolyn Marie Kostal
Nov 6, 2024
Carolyn Marie Kostal (born Sargent, adopted as Ponder) passed away on November 6, 2024, in Winter Haven, Florida, where she resided. Carolyn was born on April 30, 1941, at Mercy Hospital in Bay City to her biological mother, Nancy Jean Sargent. Just five days later, she was adopted by Ephriam “E.D.” Ponder and Dortha “Dot” Longley, who lovingly welcomed her...
Elizabeth Jane Houghtaling "Betty"
Nov 6, 2024
Betty passed away peacefully with her family by her side at McLaren Bay Region on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born on July 22, 1930 to the late William and Jane (Ward) Majeska in Essexville, Michigan. She was a faithful member of Corpus Christi Parish. She was a lifelong member, for over 50 years,...
Donna C. Mueller
Nov 4, 2024
Come rejoice with us as we celebrate Mom’s entrance into the glories of Heaven!
Mom (Donna) was born on April 29, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan to Irene (Wegener) and Elmer Sturm, the oldest of five children. She was baptized on May 9th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monitor Township and attended school there too (she only walked one mile to...
Charles M. Ulman "Charlie Tuna"
Nov 3, 2024
Charles passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on May 28, 1947 to the late Harlon and Joyce (Wager) Ulman. Charles enjoyed being in the outdoors, Hunting, Fishing, and spending time with his family.
Charles is survived by his sons, Brian Ulman and Daniel (Bridget) Ulman; grandchildren, Chloe...
James P. Vink
Nov 3, 2024
Jim passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the age of 57. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on May 15, 1967 to the late Gerald and Betty (Mielock) Vink. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Jim loved the outdoors, he enjoyed gardening, hunting, grilling, and campfires with a cold Busch Lite. He was...
Virginia M. Vink
Nov 3, 2024
Virginia (Ginny) Mae Vink passed away Saturday, November 3, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids, MI, with family members by her side. The daughter of the late Earl and Cecelia (LaFontain) Rapelje was born December 13, 1929 in Bay City, MI. She was married to Hazen “Buster” Vink on November 27, 1948 at St. John the Evangelist...
Danny A. Schaefer
Nov 1, 2024
Danny passed away at his home on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the age of 75. The son of the late Arthur and Ninamae (Confer) Schaefer was born May 14, 1949 in Grayling, Michigan. Danny was retired from the City of Bay City as a lineman and served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He enjoyed golfing, boating,...
