Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Robert Buell White (Bob)

Robert Buell White (Bob)

Jan 19, 2017

Robert Buell (Bob) White passed away January 19, 2017 at the age of 96. He leaves his wife of 68 years, Elaine Godfrey White, his son Charles and wife Jeanmarie McNiff of Brooklyn, NY, his daughter, Sheryl White and husband Mark Breibart of Boston, MA, and granddaughters, Becka Breibart-White and partner, Stephan Simons of Missoula, MT, Emma Breibart-White of Boston,...

David A. Andress

David A. Andress

Jan 16, 2017

Mr. David A. Andress, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 16, 2017, age 63. The son of the late Earl and Katherine (Kolka) Andress, he was born on August 17, 1953 in Bay City. David retired in 2014 after 25 years of employment from Sam's Club in Saginaw. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but...

Hazel P. Garwick

Hazel P. Garwick

Jan 16, 2017

Mrs. Hazel P. Garwick, of Bay City, passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 16, 2017, at her home, age 95. The daughter of the late Melvin and Laura (Miller) Lindeman, she was born on March 1, 1921 in Meyersdale, PA. Hazel was raised in Pennsylvania where she also went to college and became a registered nurse. During WWII, Hazel joined...

Timothy J. Rivette

Timothy J. Rivette

Jan 16, 2017

Timothy J. Rivette of Kawkawlin, MI passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born February 16, 1949 in Bay City. At the request of Timothy cremation has taken place and no services are being planed.

Debra K. May

Debra K. May

Jan 16, 2017

Debra Katherine May, our beautiful mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at home with the love of her family by her side on Monday, January 16, 2017, age 65. The daughter of the late Ernest F. and Dorothy K. (McLaren) May, Sr., she was born on December 10, 1951 in Bay City. Before her illness, Debra worked at the Speedway...

Harold A. "Bud" Wittkopp

Harold A. "Bud" Wittkopp

Jan 15, 2017

Bud passed away early, Sunday morning, January 15, 2017 at Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities. Age 78 years. The son of the late Harold and Hazel (Brown) Wittkopp was born September 4, 1938 in Bay City. He retired from Grey Iron Foundry in Saginaw after 36 years of service. Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing and was well known for making fishing jigs...

Robert Vincent Gontko

Robert Vincent Gontko

Jan 15, 2017

Gontko, Robert Vincent Essexville, Michigan Mr. Gontko passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his residence in Essexville. Age 75 years. The son of the late Alex Joseph and Marguerite Ethel (Princing) Gontko was born September 22, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. He retired from General Motors- Bay City Plant as a machinist, was a member of the U.A. W. Local...

Frederick Lee Oelberg

Frederick Lee Oelberg

Jan 14, 2017

Frederick Lee Oelberg passed away after 90 years on this earth. He was born in Saginaw to David and Agnes (Mead) Oelberg, who predeceased him. He was married for 70 years to Jacqueline Taylor. Fred served in the Navy in the South Pacific with the 2nd Argus Command. He retired from the Michigan Bell Telephone Company after 40 years of...

LeRoy E. Bennett

LeRoy E. Bennett

Jan 13, 2017

LeRoy passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at his residence. Age 58 years. LeRoy was born April 18, 1958 in West Branch, Michigan. He was employed at Matonek Trucking for 26 years before going to work for Foster Blue Water Oil, he was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, loved his Harley, dogs and especially his family. LeRoy worked hard...

Daniel John Wegener

Daniel John Wegener

Jan 13, 2017

Mr. Daniel John Wegener, of Bay City, passed away early Friday morning, January 13, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region, age 64. He was born on July 15, 1952 in Bay City. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver with Countryside Transportation of Sebewaing. Dan was a member of the American Legion Post #18 and...

Richard E. Soderquist

Richard E. Soderquist

Jan 9, 2017

Richard passed away early Monday morning, January 9, 2017 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. Age 70 years. He was born December 23, 1946 in Bay City. He retired from General Motors Corporation in Defiance, Ohio. Richard was an avid carver of duck decoys and he also carved fish. He was a long time member of the Michigan Duck Hunters Association....

Janet G. Kuch

Janet G. Kuch

Jan 7, 2017

Janet G. Kuch Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Kuch passed away early Saturday afternoon, January 7th, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side. At the request of Mrs. Kuch cremation will take place and there will be no services.

John H. Goyett

John H. Goyett

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. John H. Goyett, of Bay City, passed away Thursday morning, January 5, 2017 at Country Square A.F.C. in Auburn, age 86. The son of the late Francis and Henrietta (Nickel) Goyett, Sr., he was born on May 20, 1930 in Bay City. John served his country in U.S. Army from 1951 until 1953. He was a member of Zion...

Patricia L. Huston

Patricia L. Huston

Jan 4, 2017

Patricia Louise Huston, age 82, of Bay City, MI passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017 with her family at her side. Mrs. Huston was born May 3, 1934, in Detroit, MI, the oldest child of seven to Francis and Edith Donahue. She married the late Roger Charles Huston, Sr. on May 5, 1956 in Wayne, MI, where they started...

Patricia Ann Pierson

Patricia Ann Pierson

Jan 4, 2017

Mrs. Patricia Ann Pierson, of Bay City, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017, age 86. The daughter of the late R. Ray and Geraldine (Ainge) O'Brien, she was born on September 24, 1930 in Saginaw. Pat was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and enjoyed...

Stanley T. Mac Donald

Stanley T. Mac Donald

Jan 3, 2017

Stanley passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Bayfield Assisted Living. Age 97 years. The son of the late Richard and Marcella (Kirkconnell) Mac Donald was born October 12, 1919 in Shepherd, MI. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church-West Campus. Stanley retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Letter Carrier. He proudly served his country in...

Joseph L. Swiencicki

Joseph L. Swiencicki

Jan 3, 2017

Joseph L. Swiencicki, Auburn, Michigan Mr. Swiencicki passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 77 years. The son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Krzyminski) Swiecicki was born January 5, 1939 in Bay City. Joe was a member of St. Gabriel Parish and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from General...

James E. Lodge

James E. Lodge

Jan 2, 2017

Mr. James E. Lodge, of New Baltimore, MI, passed away early Monday morning, January 2, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital in Macomb, age 73. The son of the late John and Irene (Jungerheld) Lodge, he was born on September 4, 1943 in Saginaw. James was a graduate of Saginaw High School and Michigan State University. He retired as the safety...

Doris J. Detwiler

Doris J. Detwiler

Dec 31, 2016

Detwiler, Doris J. Bay City, Michigan The daughter of the late Warren O. and Pearl (Fishburn) Little passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Red Oaks AFC home. She was born August 23, 1923 in St. Louis, Michigan. Age 93 years. Left to cherish her memories is one grandson; Timothy Wieland and his wife; Kimberly Mavis-Wieland, one granddaughter; Tamara Wieland,...

Katherine E. "Kate" Werner

Katherine E. "Kate" Werner

Dec 31, 2016

In the early morning on Saturday, December 31st, 2016 our loving aunt passed away peacefully at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age 95. Mrs. Werner was born on September, 15, 1921 in Bay City, Michigan to Mr. Edward Joseph Flynn and Mrs. Alma (Schroeder) Flynn. In 1945 she married Carl Werner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bay City,...

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