Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Bernice H. Moore

Bernice H. Moore

Oct 6, 2016

Mrs. Moore passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 86 years. The daughter of the late Alvin and Frances (Asakevich) Piotrowski was born September 11, 1930 in Bay City. She was a master quilter and designer of quilts, enjoyed doing needlepoint, sewing, gardening and bingo. Left behind to cherish her memories are her husband of sixty...

David Allen Hendrickson

David Allen Hendrickson

Oct 5, 2016

David passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his residence with his loving wife, his dogs, family and friends by his side. Age 72 years. The son of the late David Allen "Al" and Mary Elizabeth (Monahan) Hendrickson Sr. was born October 9, 1943 in Pontiac, MI. He owned and operated Land Title and Abstract Co. in Bay City and...

Paul A. VanDorn

Paul A. VanDorn

Oct 5, 2016

Paul passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Age 56 years. He was born June 23, 1960 in Tacoma, Washington. Paul was employed at TMS in Pinconning, Michigan as a Setup Operator. Paul was a member of the Crump Fox Club. He had a great love for the outdoors to include, fishing hunting and golfing. Paul...

Irene M. (Herman) Roth

Irene M. (Herman) Roth

Oct 4, 2016

Irene M. Roth (Herman) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Roth passed away early Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Toni & Trish House in Auburn, MI with her family by her side. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late John and Mary (Matten) Herman was born March 16, 1931 in Flint, MI. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-Holy Trinity...

Cheryl Lynn Highlen

Cheryl Lynn Highlen

Oct 3, 2016

Cheryl Lynn Highlen Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Highlen, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 3, 2016 at Heartland Hampton Healthcare with her family at her side. Age 70. The daughter of the late Erwin and Dorothy (Kesemeyer) Loessel, she was born on December 24, 1945 in Bay City. Cheryl graduated from T.L. Handy High...

Howard C. Dobbins

Howard C. Dobbins

Oct 3, 2016

Dobbins, Howard C. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Dobbins passed away on Monday, October 03, 2016 at Huron Woods Nursing Center. Age 87 years. The son of the late Gilbert and Henretta (Benson) Dobbins was born October 13, 1928 in Marinette, Wisconsin. Mr. Dobbins was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, retired from U.S. Steel Great Lakes Fleet where he was...

Mabelle M. Wackerle

Mabelle M. Wackerle

Oct 1, 2016

The daughter of the late John and Julia (Meyer) Wackerle passed away Saturday evening October 1, 2016 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 101 years. She was born September 30, 1915 in Kawkawlin, Michigan and has resided in Bay City since 1924. Mabelle was a lifelong member of The Apostolic Christian Church in Kawkawlin and was a supporter of the...

John J. "Jack" Livingston

John J. "Jack" Livingston

Sep 30, 2016

Mr. John J. "Jack" Livingston, of Bay City, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016 at his residence, age 91. The son of the late Jay and Belma (Manor) Livingston, he was born on August 21, 1925 in Bay County. Jack served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a flooring installer and retired from California...

Mary "Betty" E. Ryman

Mary "Betty" E. Ryman

Sep 30, 2016

Mary E. Ryman "Betty" Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Ryman passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Huron Woods Nursing Center with her family at her side. Age 92 years. The daughter of the late George J. and Hilda G. (Cliff) LaForrest was born on October 12, 1923 in Bay city, Michigan. As a gifted singer from childhood she became...

Ronald D. Jones

Ronald D. Jones

Sep 27, 2016

Mr. Ronald D. Jones, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region, age 77. He was born on January 5, 1939 in Beulah, MI. Ron graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1957 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. He was the former owner of R.D. Jones...

Louise Eleanor Szczepanski

Louise Eleanor Szczepanski

Sep 27, 2016

Louise Eleanor Szczepanski Bay City, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Huron Woods Nursing Center in Kawkawlin, MI with her family at her side. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Leo and Sadie (Szeszulski) Grocholski was born March 30, 1928 in Bay City. She was a member of Corpus Christi...

Joyce O. Leppek

Joyce O. Leppek

Sep 27, 2016

Joyce Oneida (Putman) Leppek was welcomed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father, surrounded by her children and family, on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Bay Shores Senior Care Center, age 92. The daughter of the late Fred and Tressie (McAlpin) Putman, she was born on May 21, 1924 in Stonewall, OK. Joyce retired from Bay City Chevrolet after...

Rodney P. Knoellinger

Rodney P. Knoellinger

Sep 26, 2016

Mr. Rodney P. Knoellinger, of Bay City, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at his residence, age 58. The son of the late Donald E. and Garnetta M. (McCoy) Knoellinger, he was born on October 15, 1957 in Bay City. Rod graduated from John Glenn High School in 1975. He enjoyed helping out at local bingo halls in Bay...

John E. Yaworski

John E. Yaworski

Sep 23, 2016

John passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at his residence. Age 53. He was born August 25, 1963 in Bay City. He had a great love of music, especially the Beatles and enjoyed the computer. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Left to cherish his memory are his children; Ahleah Yaworski and Eric Yaworski, his parents; Edward and...

Helen F. Wyneken

Helen F. Wyneken

Sep 21, 2016

Helen passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at her residence. Age 90 years. The daughter of the late Gustave and Meta (Kussrow) Wyneken was born July 29, 1926 in Bay City, MI. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the University Of Michigan Alumni Club Of Bay City and the Bay Area Retired School Personnel. Helen graduated from Bay...

Joel P. Lenar

Joel P. Lenar

Sep 20, 2016

Joel P. Lenar, age 51, passed away at his home in Bay City, Michigan on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1965 in San Francisco, California. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1983. He was baptized on June 26, 1982 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He remained active in his...

Norbert Andrew Wilczynski

Norbert Andrew Wilczynski

Sep 19, 2016

Norbert Andrew Wilczynski, "Norb", Bay City, Michigan, our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away peacefully late Monday afternoon September 19, 2016 at the home of his son in Tawas City, Michigan. Age 93 years. The son of the late Michael and Anna (Ratkos) Wilczynski was born May 31, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, he then moved to Belleville...

Richard R. Marotzke, Sr.

Richard R. Marotzke, Sr.

Sep 19, 2016

Richard R. Marotzke, Sr., of Bay City, Michigan, our loving and caring father and grandfather passed away early Monday morning September 19, 2016 at Medilodge of Frankenmuth. Age 90 years. The son of the late Carl A. and Emma (Schwalm) Marotzke was born December 22, 1925 in Unionville, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Dolores M. Mundy

Dolores M. Mundy

Sep 18, 2016

Gramma Dee passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 88 years. The daughter of the late John and Valeria (Buczek) Gerulski was born January 22, 1928 in Bay City, MI. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish formerly, St. Maria Goretti Church. Gramma Dee worked at McDonald's for over...

Mark William Waibel

Mark William Waibel

Sep 18, 2016

Our loving brother and uncle passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 69 years. The son of the late George and Marie (Wieland) Waibel was born July 30, 1947 in Bay City, MI. Mark attended the Apostolic Christian Church. He had a great love for music and enjoyed playing the organ and walking. Left to cherish...

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