Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Margaret E. Smith

Margaret E. Smith

Dec 3, 2015

Smith, Margaret E. Midland, Michigan Formerly of Hale and Essexville, Michigan Mrs. Smith passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center in Midland. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late James and Katie (Sortzi) Charters was born November 29, 1930 in Whittemore, Michigan. She worked for many years at GM Powertrain-Bay City Plant and retired from...

Vicky Kay Falk

Vicky Kay Falk

Dec 3, 2015

Vicky Kay Falk Bay City, Michigan Our loving wife, mother, grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday evening December 3, 2015 at her residence. Age 64 years. The daughter of the late Ingvald and Pearl G. (Coats) Johnson was born September 11, 1951 in Moline, IL. She was an active member of St. John's Ev....

Keyaira Tanae Dowler

Keyaira Tanae Dowler

Nov 29, 2015

Keyaira Tanae Dowler Bay City, Michigan Our loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin and friend passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at her residence. Age 13 years. She was born December 17, 2001 in Lansing, Michigan and resided in Bay City for many years. She was a student at Living and Learning Center in Essexville, had a great love for music,...

Jacqueline L. Hudson

Jacqueline L. Hudson

Nov 29, 2015

Jackie passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Bay Shores Nursing Center. Age 83 years. She was born on January 9, 1932 to the late Mary (Engelman) and John Johannes in AuGres, Michigan . She Graduated from T.L. Handy High School, enjoyed baking, knitting and was an avid bridge player. She is survived by two sons; James Hudson and Daniel...

Russell F. Hadd

Russell F. Hadd

Nov 26, 2015

Russell F. Hadd Jr. "Russ" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Hadd passed away late Thursday evening November 26, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 69 years. The son of the late Russell and Eileen (Gillen) Hadd Sr. was born January 15, 1946 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He was a former member of Our Lady...

Darlene C. Little

Darlene C. Little

Nov 25, 2015

Mrs. Little passed away early Wednesday morning, November 25, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 76 years. The daughter of the late Edward and Leota (Ward) Studniarz was born December 24, 1938 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Little attended Fraser Rd. Church of God. She was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Bay County Conservation and...

Br. James Buda, O.F.M.

Br. James Buda, O.F.M.

Nov 23, 2015

Br. James Buda, O.F.M., 78, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Assumption B.V.M. Province, died Monday evening, November 23, 2015, at a Green Bay hospital. The son of Conrad and Irene (Lochinski) Buda was born June 18, 1937 in Bay City, MI. After completing his elementary education at St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Bay City, he left Michigan...

Dorothy J. (Rivet) Burke

Dorothy J. (Rivet) Burke

Nov 23, 2015

Mrs. Burke passed away Monday evening, November 23, 2015 at McLaren Bay Special Care Hospital with her family by her side. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late Harry and Mabel (Kleinke) Rivet was born October 12, 1936 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Mrs. Burke was active member of her...

Joseph R. Hughes Jr.

Joseph R. Hughes Jr.

Nov 22, 2015

Joseph R. Hughes Jr. "Joe" Bay City, Michigan Our loving, husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon November 22, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 80 years. The son of the late Pearl L. (Trombley) and Joseph R. Hughes Sr. was born on April 14, 1935 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He...

Patricia Ann Dalzell

Patricia Ann Dalzell

Nov 22, 2015

Patricia Ann Dalzell, of Bay City, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, age 83.  The daughter of the late Harry & Mary (Dunham) Dalzell, she was born on February 27, 1932 in Bay City. It was Patricia's desire for cremation to take place.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. www.gephartfuneralhome.com

Marguerite Kipfmiller

Marguerite Kipfmiller

Nov 19, 2015

Kipfmiller, Marguerite (Rayl) Bay City, Michigan Marguerite (Rayl) Kipfmiller went to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Marguerite was born on December 7, 1924 to William Russell Rayl and Elsie Emry Rayl. They had three other children. Five years after the passing of Elsie Rayl, Russell Rayl married Florence Kipfmiller. They had two children. On May 12, 1946...

Leslie Leon West

Leslie Leon West

Nov 18, 2015

West, Leslie Leon Bay City, Michigan Mr. West passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. Age 88 years. The son of the late Jewel Gentry and Clearia (Wilson) West was born December 11, 1926 in Crosby County, Texas. Mr. West served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He was the men's...

Lee J. Offenbecher

Lee J. Offenbecher

Nov 18, 2015

Lee J. Offenbecher Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father, son and brother passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning November 18, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Age 54 years. He was born June 29, 1961 in Flint, Michigan. Lee was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, graduated from Mayville High School. He proudly served his country in...

Dorothy M. Kemmer

Dorothy M. Kemmer

Nov 18, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy M. Kemmer, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 92 years. The daughter of the late Otto and Iva (Donaldson) Stegman was born April 20, 1923 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Kemmer was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and its Bell Choir. She retired from the Bay City Public...

Richard "Rich" Allan Piasecki

Richard "Rich" Allan Piasecki

Nov 16, 2015

Richard Allen Piasecki "Rich" Bay City, Michigan Our loving father, grandfather, son and brother passed away early Monday morning November 16, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 54 years. The son Gerald R. and the late Grace A. (Zielinski) Piasecki was born March 20, 1961 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Rich attended Bay City...

Shaaron Ann Lyddy

Shaaron Ann Lyddy

Nov 16, 2015

Shaaron Ann Lyddy East Tawas, Michigan Formerly of Bay City, Michigan The daughter of the late Aaron Martens and Betty Kotewa passed away unexpectedly Monday November 16, 2015 at her residence in East Tawas, Michigan. Age 73 years. She was born December 22, 1941 in Bay City, Michigan and has resided here most of her life and then moved to...

Neil P. Maxwell

Neil P. Maxwell

Nov 15, 2015

Neil P. Maxwell, our beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away November 15, 2015 in Denver, Colorado, which was his home for the past 33 years. Neil was born August 18, 1963 to the late John and Phyllis (Irwin) Maxwell. Neil worked at Rioja Restaurant and was known as one of the best servers in the business, winning the...

Kathy Jo Kloha

Kathy Jo Kloha

Nov 13, 2015

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister passed away early Friday morning November 13, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. Age 55 years. The daughter of  Adelbert "Mick" and Barbara (Kato) Abram was born February 17, 1960 in Bay City where she resided all of her life. She graduated from John Glenn High School in...

Frank L. Solinski

Frank L. Solinski

Nov 13, 2015

Mr. Frank L. Solinski, of Bay City, passed away Friday evening, November 13, 2015 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, age 92. The son of the late Joseph and Louise (Ludwika Stamszek) Solinski, he was born on September 25, 1923 in Bay County. Frank retired from Aetna Cement Co. after 35 years of employment. He was also a lifetime farmer....

Patricia M. Zuchnik

Patricia M. Zuchnik

Nov 12, 2015

Mrs. Zuchnik passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 84 years. The daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Obermiller) Kaptur was born April 27, 1931 in Bay City. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish-St. Hedwig Church. Mrs. Zuchnik enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Left behind to cherish her...

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