Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Dianna "Diane" J. Piesik

Dianna "Diane" J. Piesik

Dec 21, 2017

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, December 21, 2017 at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center. The daughter of the late George and Dorine (Ditchfield) Becker was born June 5, 1942 in Detroit, MI. She was a long time member of former Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church and is...

Kay F. Terrian

Kay F. Terrian

Dec 19, 2017

Kay passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 72 years. She was born on April 15, 1945 to the late William and Anna Marie (Engstrom) Berry. At the request of Mrs. Terrian, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday,...

Bertha Collins

Bertha Collins

Dec 16, 2017

Bertha Collins passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 84 years. At the request of Bertha, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rolf A. Richardson

Rolf A. Richardson

Dec 15, 2017

Rolf Alan Richardson, 57, beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Macomb, Twp., MI on Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born in Bay City, MI on July 11, 1960 to Dexter W. and Carol (Meisel) Richardson. Rolf was a graduate of John Glenn High School and was also a graduate from an...

Betty A. Luplow

Betty A. Luplow

Dec 14, 2017

Mrs. Luplow passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at McLaren Bay Special Care. Age 63 years. The daughter of the late Robert and Clementine (Lagalo) Luplow was born July 15, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan. Mrs. Luplow was retired from Delphi, enjoyed shopping as a hobby and was an avid supporter of the World Wildlife Foundation. But most of all...

Geraldine "Gerry" Ruth Kaczorowski

Geraldine "Gerry" Ruth Kaczorowski

Dec 12, 2017

Mrs. Kaczorowski passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Carriage House. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late David and Florence (Volders) Schaefer was born August 26, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Kaczorowski was retired from Delta College and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Bay City Lions Club and a member of the church...

James A. Lijewski

James A. Lijewski

Dec 12, 2017

James passed away on Tuesday evening, December 12, 2017 with his family by his side at the age of 60 years. James was born on June 27, 1957 to the late Edward and Rita (Rytlewski) Lijewski in Bay City. James was a lifelong member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish - St. Vincent de Paul. He married the former Debra...

Lawrence "Larry" E. Maples

Lawrence "Larry" E. Maples

Dec 11, 2017

Larry Maples passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland. Age 80 years. The son of the late Leslie and Lucy (Rathsack) Maples was born February 16, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan. Larry retired from the Bay City Public Schools as a chemistry teacher and was the director...

Lynette (Rase) Reaume

Lynette (Rase) Reaume

Dec 11, 2017

On Monday, December 11, 2017, Lynn (Rase) Reaume, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away after a brief illness at the age of 52 years with her family and friends by her side. Lynn will forever be remembered by her husband of 10 years and best friend Jeffrey, her sons Brian and Brady Rase, her parents Donna Rondeau of...

Shirley Ann Begick

Shirley Ann Begick

Dec 8, 2017

Shirley passed away on Friday evening, December 8, 2017 at Bay City Comfort Care with her family by her side at the age of 78 years. Shirley was born on September 4, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Norma (Itter) Arnold. She married Vic Begick on November 2, 1957 in Bay City. Shirley was a member of St. John's Ev....

Denise D. Sanchez (LaMere)

Denise D. Sanchez (LaMere)

Dec 8, 2017

Denise passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 65 years. Denise was born on July 19, 1952 to the late James B. and Geraldine (LaFrance) LaMere. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved to play Bingo and do crafts. Denise is survived...

Louise A. Jean "Lou"

Louise A. Jean "Lou"

Dec 7, 2017

Lou passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 68 years. She was born on June 14, 1949 to the late Lawrence and Aileen (Gorney) Windt. Lou graduated from St. James Catholic High School and worked as a bus driver for the Saginaw public schools for many years. She was a member...

Joanne Steinhoff

Joanne Steinhoff

Dec 6, 2017

Joanne passed away early Wednesday morning, December 6, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region following a brief illness. Age 74 years. The daughter of Claude and Thelma (MacDonald) Niemann was born August 30, 1943 in Bay City. She graduated from T. L. Handy High School in 1961. Joann enjoyed going to the cabin in Lewiston, playing cards and spending time with...

Sharon F. Fortin (Wright)

Sharon F. Fortin (Wright)

Dec 5, 2017

Sharon F. (Wright) Fortin Bay City, Michigan Sharon passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her residence at the age of 76 years. Sharon was born on May 6, 1941 to the late Francis and Addie (Slaven) Wright. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. At the request of Sharon, cremation has taken place and a memorial service...

Rev. Nathan M. Bickel

Rev. Nathan M. Bickel

Dec 3, 2017

Pastor Emeritus Nathan Mark Bickel passed away early Sunday, December 3, 2017 at his residence with his wife by his side at the age of 67. He was born in 1950 to the late Pastor Elmer and Doris (Shulz) Bickel. Nathan attended eight years of Christian parochial elementary school; graduated from Bay City Central; Delta Junior College and Western Michigan...

Donna L. Van Den Bosch

Donna L. Van Den Bosch

Dec 2, 2017

Donna (Rexer) Van Den Bosch passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 86. Donna was born on December 31, 1930 to the late Floyd and Ruth (Phillips) Rexer in Bay City. She was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church for many years. Donna is survived by her son, David (Mary Cull) Van...

Freda M. Hompstead

Freda M. Hompstead

Dec 2, 2017

Mrs. Hompstead passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 97 years. The daughter of the late Michael "Politowski" and Blanche (MacNeill) Rice was born February 10, 1920 in Haynes Township, Michigan. Mrs. Hompstead was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, she was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church and enjoyed cooking,...

Sandra Thorne

Sandra Thorne

Dec 2, 2017

Sandra Louette (Lou) Thorne, 57, died December 2, 2017, at her home with her friends and family by her side in Bay City, Michigan. Lou was born January 27, 1960, in Norfolk Virginia to Sandra Frances (Krueger) and James Robert Futch. Lou will be deeply missed for the love, advice and mentorship she gave to her friends and family. She...

Shirlee Lorraine Horen (Leivo)

Shirlee Lorraine Horen (Leivo)

Dec 1, 2017

Shirlee Lorraine (Leivo) Horen of Bay City, Michigan, passed away on December 1, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Shirlee was born in Bay City, to loving parents Philip and Ruth Leivo on September 12, 1934. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, the late Richard "Dick" J. Horen, on May 23, 1953, celebrating over 60...

James A. Sequin

James A. Sequin

Nov 30, 2017

James passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 64 years. James was born in Bay City on September 15, 1953 to the late Francis and Doris (Endline) Sequin. He married the former Bethany LaLonde on November 4, 1977 in Bay City. James worked as a chef for...

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