Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Luke V. James Burel
Aug 1, 2017
Burel, Luke V. James Shelby, Michigan Our loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and grandson passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his residence in Shelby, Michigan. Age 26 years. Luke was born on May 29th, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan to his parents Keith and Julienne Miles. While growing from a child into a young man,...
James Raymond Ralph
Jul 30, 2017
Mr. Ralph passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Mid Michigan Medical Center Midland. Age 84 years. James was born on July 23, 1933 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Edward and Fern (Decker) Ralph. James attended church at Grace Lutheran Church in Auburn, Michigan where he was an elder for 17 years. James worked as a school teacher...
Warren R. Kolb
Jul 30, 2017
Mr. Kolb passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 90 years. The son of the late Henry and Lydia (Weiss) Kolb was born February 23, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Kolb was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, self-employed residential builder, served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed flying airplanes and fishing. Mr. Kolb...
Shirley A. English
Jul 29, 2017
Mrs. English passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at her residence in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Age 87 years. Shirley was born in Bay Port, Michigan on August 18, 1929 to the late Victor and Mary (Boesch) Henne. Shirley was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She worked for many years at...
Jeannette F. Shank
Jul 27, 2017
Mrs. Shank passed away at Bay Shores Nursing Center on July 27, 2017. Age 78 years. Jeannette was born on April 13, 1939 to the late John Sr. and Mary (McDonald) Malusi. On October 13, 1962 she married Gary Shank who survives her along with their four children, Kimberly (Philip) Fairchild, Diane (Bob Archer) Shank, Carol (Aaron) Eaton and Gary...
James F. Leinberger
Jul 26, 2017
Mr. Leinberger passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Toni and Trish House. Age 77 years. The son of the late Erwin and Irene (Kolb) Leinberger was born December 14, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan. James was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and retired from Buick Motor Division in Flint in 1997. Mr. Leinberger enjoyed spending time...
Frank Dobaitis
Jul 26, 2017
Mr. Frank Dobaitis passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2017 at his residence. Age 62 years. The son of the late Pranas and Gerda (Moritz) Dobaitis was born November 7, 1954 in Germany. Mr. Dobaitis enjoyed cars, motorcycles, woodworking and being an artist. Mr. Frank Dobaitis is survived by one son, Frank Cooper; one granddaughter, Delilah Moon Cooper and the...
Lisa K. Davison
Jul 25, 2017
Davison, Lisa K. Bay City, Michigan Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away unexpectedly at her residence in the evening hours of Tuesday, July 25th, 2017. Age 46 years. The daughter of Gilbert and Jeanette (Reinhart) Johnson was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 24, 1970. After spending many years together she married the love of her life,...
Ireene Ann Edwards
Jul 20, 2017
Mrs. Edwards passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Bay City Comfort Care. Age 99 years. Per Ireene's wishes cremation has taken place, a memorial service will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017 with Rev. John Wernecke officiating. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the...
Florence M. McCollum
Jul 18, 2017
McCollum, Florence M. Essexville, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at her home in Essexville, Michigan in the morning hours of Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late John and Florence (Coupie) Biskner was born in Kawkawlin Township, Michigan on March 16th, 1929. For many years Florence was extremely active with...
Eleanor Virgina Kennedy
Jul 16, 2017
Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister-in-law passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the Carriage House Nursing Home. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Reder) Luptowski was born September 5, 1923 in Bay County, MI. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Vincent de Paul Church. She enjoyed gardening, her...
Christine Ruff
Jul 15, 2017
Chris passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region, at the age of 68. The daughter of the late Warren and Bernice (Piehl) Burkhardt was born August 20, 1948 in Bay City, Michigan. Chris enjoyed traveling, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends, but most of all she loved spending time with her...
James H. Wuepper
Jul 13, 2017
Mr. Wuepper passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI. Age 92 years. The son of the late Emil and Emma (Walter) Wuepper was born July 16, 1924 in Highland Park, MI. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. He retired from the U.S Postal Service as a Letter Carrier. Mr....
Laura Jean Provoast
Jul 13, 2017
Laura J. Provoast March 16, 1933 - July 13, 2017 Laura passed away peacefully on July 13, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region Medical Center, age 84 years. The daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Chartier, Laura (Chartier) Provoast was born on March 16, 1933 in Bay City, Michigan. Laura married Lowell Provoast on December 1, 1956 at Visitation Church,...
Ruth Ann Bassett
Jul 13, 2017
Mrs. Bassett passed away Thursday July 13, 2017 at her residence. Age 68 years. The daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Zelen) Biskner was born on October 2, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Bassett was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Blue Army Group. Ruth Ann is survived by her husband, Danny; three brothers, Robert (Patricia)...
Madonna J. Trudell
Jul 12, 2017
Trudell, Madonna J. (Lemuel) Bay City, Michigan Mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wonderful wife to the late Patrick Trudell passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 77 years. The daughter of the late George and Helen Lemuel was born September 11, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan. Madonna enjoyed QVC, desserts and spending time with her...
Donna L. Thorne
Jul 10, 2017
Thorne, Donna L. Saginaw, Michigan Our loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully with her children by her side in the early morning hours of July 10, 2017 in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 85 years. She was born in Gibson Township on January 13th, 1932 to the late James Stevenson and Edna Roe. One of her biggest passions in life was...
Judy Ellen Besaw
Jul 10, 2017
Mrs. Besaw passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 Covenant Heath Care Cooper. Age 73 years. The daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (Carey) DuFord was born October 6, 1943 in Flint, Michigan. Mrs. Besaw graduated from Bay City Central High School and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Mrs. Besaw is survived by her husband of 45...
Thomas Charles Moore
Jul 9, 2017
Thomas passed away Sunday evening July 9, 2017 at Close to Home Assisted Living. Age 74 years. The son of the late Richard and Violet (Nixon) Moore was born October 21, 21, 1942 in Dearborn, MI. He worked many years as a truck driver. He enjoyed sitting outside, gardening and his pet cat. He proudly served his country in the...
Anita C. McMurray
Jul 8, 2017
Anita C. McMurray passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017 after a long illness. Anita was born on January 2, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Arthur and Cora (Lary) Groke. It was Anita's great pride to have served her community as a teacher for Pinconning schools for over 38 years. She influenced the lives of hundreds of students....
