Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Peter D. Haertel

Peter D. Haertel

May 8, 2017

Mr. Peter D. Haertel, of Bay City, passed away May 8, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital following a valiant effort to hang on to a life he so loved. He was born in 1957 to Thomas and Mary Jane (Close) Haertel of Essexville. Pete graduated from Garber High School in 1976. In addition to owning and operating his heating and...

John S. Wesolek

John S. Wesolek

May 8, 2017

John S. Wesolek, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the age of 62. He was born on June 25, 1954 in Bay City. John attended Bay City West Catholic until its closure, and then graduated from John Glenn High School. He accepted a football scholarship at Alma College, where he played for two years....

Georgianna H. Rivard

Georgianna H. Rivard

May 7, 2017

After a three year battle with breast cancer and with deep sadness in our hearts we let go of our youngest sister Georgie to continue her journey. She passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Comfort Care Senior Living at the age of 61 years. The daughter of the late Arthur and Geraldine Rex was born March 24, 1956 in...

Marion Frieda Barringer

Marion Frieda Barringer

May 4, 2017

Mrs. Barringer passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at her residence. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Louis Carl and Margaret (Reinhardt) Heppner was born April 12, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Barringer enjoyed playing Bingo, camping, spending time in the U.P. but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and...

Gloria D. Marquardt

Gloria D. Marquardt

May 4, 2017

Mrs. Marquardt passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Hampton at, the age of 96 years. The daughter of the late George Edward and Lucy Jane (Williams) Robinson was born December 29, 1920 in Omer, MI. She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Mrs. Marquardt worked for many years at Quality Bakery. She enjoyed going...

Lorene McCoy

Lorene McCoy

May 3, 2017

McCoy, Lorene Saginaw, Michigan Mrs. McCoy passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Avista Nursing and Rehab. Age 80 years. Mrs. McCoy was born September 21, 1936. At the request of Mrs. McCoy there will be no services or viewing at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Private Interment will take place at Spring Branch Cemetery in Avery, Missouri.

Paul C. Sowa

Paul C. Sowa

May 2, 2017

Sowa, Paul C. Sandusky, Michigan Formerly of Bay City, Michigan Mr. Sowa passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Stonegate Assisted Living in Sandusky, MI, at the age of 91 years. The son of the late Tomasz and Magdalena Sowa was born February 19, 1926, in Pinconning, MI. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Sowa...

Delores M. Crook

Delores M. Crook

May 2, 2017

Mrs. Delores M. Crook, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday evening, May 2, 2017 at the Bay Shores Nursing Center, age 89. She was born on June 13, 1927 in Bay City to Edward and Helen (Wizner) Leske. Delores was a lifelong resident of Bay City and retired from the Bangor Township School System. She was an active member of...

Frank D. Fulco Jr. "Don"

Frank D. Fulco Jr. "Don"

May 1, 2017

Frank D. Fulco Jr. "Don" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Fulco passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 75 years. The son of the late Frank D. and Elizabeth Marie (Parker) Fulco Sr. was born February 8, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. Don enjoyed making jewelry, collecting angels, lottery, playing poker and cooking, but most of...

Clayton D. Everson

Clayton D. Everson

May 1, 2017

Clayton passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Carriage House of Bay City. Age 91 years. The son of the late Roland and Mae (Peterson) Everson was born March 1, 1926 in Bay City, Michigan. Clayton was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary's Church. He retired from Delta College as an electrician. Clayton enjoyed building tall...

Scott S. Benson

Scott S. Benson

Apr 27, 2017

Mr. Scott S. Benson, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, April 27, 2017 at the Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland, age 58. The son of the late Sylvester and Orila (Neveau) Benson, he was born on September 13, 1958 in Bay City. Scott was raised in Fairgrove and graduated from Akron Fairgrove High School. Growing up Scott...

Matthew R. Perry

Matthew R. Perry

Apr 27, 2017

Mr. Matthew R. Perry, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, April 27, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region, age 61. He was born on February 25, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Matthew attended high school in Midland and then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. He returned to Michigan, earning an Associate Degree...

Dorothy Garza

Dorothy Garza

Apr 25, 2017

Garza, Dorothy Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Garza passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her residence. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Wilfred Poole and Dorothy (Saks) Garnett was born April 2, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan, and was a member of In His Presence Ministries. Mrs. Garza is survived by her three children, Debra (Brian) Endline,...

Elizabeth Loraine Shook

Elizabeth Loraine Shook

Apr 25, 2017

Shook, Elizabeth Loraine (Roberts) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Shook passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 90 years. Loraine was the daughter of Edward and Mary Mollie (Reaume) Roberts, and was born on March 15, 1927 in Bay City. She married Charles J. Shook and together they raised six children. She lived in Bay...

Elaine Marie Monaghan

Elaine Marie Monaghan

Apr 24, 2017

Our mother, grandmother and friend, Elaine Marie Monaghan, reached the end of her journey on earth and was born into Eternal Life, on Monday evening, April 24, 2017. Her journey's end began on Good Friday, April 14, 2017, as she reached her 93rd birthday. The daughter of the late Earl and Angeline (Tobin) Bassett was born on April 14, 1924....

Donald L. Johnson

Donald L. Johnson

Apr 24, 2017

Donald passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Grove Home in Standish which has been his residence since October 19, 1988. He was born November 19, 1962 in Midland, MI. He enjoyed being outdoors and his family from the Gove Home. Left to cherish his memories are 7 brothers; two sisters; his Grove Home Family, Staff and Caregivers. A...

Willie G. Garcia

Willie G. Garcia

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Garcia passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1933 in Laredo, TX. Willie retired from Saginaw Steering Gear in 1995 with 32 years of service. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Willie had a passion for music and...

Sharon K. Coppinger

Sharon K. Coppinger

Apr 22, 2017

Sharon passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Sarasota, Florida. Age 63 years. She was born July 17, 1953 in Bay City, MI. She worked as a Medical Lab Tech. for many years. Sharon was a member of New Life Lutheran Church. She graduated in 1971 from John Glenn High School. Sharon was an avid quilter, enjoyed sewing and kayaking....

Shirley Sicherd

Shirley Sicherd

Apr 20, 2017

Shirley Ann Sicherd's spirit went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 20. She was born in 1929, in Thetford Township Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Myrtle Thorne. As a young girl she moved to Bay City where she resided most of her life. She met William (Bill) Sicherd and they were married September 3, 1949. They built their...

Clinton L. Ruegsegger

Clinton L. Ruegsegger

Apr 20, 2017

Clinton passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 64. The son of the late Glenn and Margret Ruegsegger Sr. was born December 9, 1952 in Bay City, MI. Clinton was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Kawkawlin. He retired from J.E. Johnson in the HVAC division. Clinton's greatest joy was going to all his...

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