Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Patrick T. Harder
Sep 30, 2015
Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Patrick Thomas Harder, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the age of 59. He was born on February 24, 1956 in Bay City. Pat graduated from John Glenn High School in 1974. He was a hardworking and respected businessman in the Bay City area for many years,...
Gary D. Schneider
Sep 30, 2015
Mr. Gary D. Schneider, of Bay City and Paxton, Nebraska, passed away following a lengthy illness Wednesday September 30, 2015 at his residence with his loving wife at his side after spending his final hours being comforted by his family. Gary was 77 years old. The son of the late Glenn and Violet (Seigrist) Schneider, he was born on December...
Louis Marc Potrafka
Sep 28, 2015
Louis passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 54 years. He was born January 7, 1961. Louis was employed as a licensed Plumber. He enjoyed being with family and friends, fishing, hunting when he got a chance, watching football and also enjoyed going camping. Left to cherish Louis's memories are his sons; Marc Potrafka...
Bernard "Bernie" F. Shotwell
Sep 27, 2015
Bernard F. Shotwell "Bernie" Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully late Sunday morning September 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Age 83 years. The son of the late Frank Alfred and Marie Lucy(Germain) Shotwell was born September 4, 1932 in Pontiac, Michigan and has resided in Bay City most of his...
Harold D. Carson, Jr.
Sep 24, 2015
Mr. Harold D. Carson, Jr., of Bay City, our loving father and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his family following a short illness on Thursday evening, September 24, 2015, age 84. The son of the late Harold and Theressa (Morris) Carson, he was born on June 1, 1931 in Ironwood, MI. On November 18, 1950 Harold married the former Dorothy...
Mildred Grace Howey
Sep 24, 2015
Millie passed away Thursday evening, September 24, 2015 at Forest Edge Family Home, AFC. Age 83 years. The daughter of the late Thorval and Grace (Graham) Knudson was born March 21, 1932 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Before moving to Lapeer for her family to care for her, due to her health, she attended the former Christ United Methodist Church...
Helen Lucille Strawn
Sep 24, 2015
Strawn, Helen Lucille Ocala, Florida Formerly of Bay City Mrs. Strawn passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at her residence in Ocala, Florida, age 89 years. The daughter of the late Albert and Genevieve (Lowman) Dykes was born February 8, 1926 in Mitchell, South Dakota. Mrs. Strawn was a former member of Faith Lutheran Church where she was a teacher...
Frederick J. Schmidt
Sep 23, 2015
Mr. Frederick John Schmidt, of Bay City, passed into his Savior's loving arms to begin his eternal life on September 23, 2015. He was the third son of Richard and Esther (Reinhardt) Schmidt, born on July 16, 1942. Fred honorably served in the U.S. Navy in the submarine service. He was a proud member of IBEW Local #692, working locally...
Lyle A. Rosecrans Jr.
Sep 23, 2015
Rosecrans, Lyle A. Jr. Bay City, Michigan Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Wednesday afternoon September 23, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan. Age 75 years. The son of the late Lyle A. and Hazel (Bird) Rosecrans Sr. was born October 22, 1939 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Lyle was a member...
Nirmala V. Kantebet
Sep 22, 2015
Nirmala passed away September 22, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 78 years. She was born October 22, 1936 in Bombay, India. She retired from Met-Life Insurance Company as a Systems Analyst after 30 years of service. Nirmala was an avid reader, enjoyed spending time at her condo on the Saginaw Bay in Linwood but most all spending time with...
Glenn F. Ruegsegger Jr.
Sep 21, 2015
Glenn passed away peacfully Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Age 70 years. The son of the late Glenn F. and Margaret L. Ruegsegger Sr. was born October 8, 1944 in Essexville, Michigan. Glenn was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Kawkawlin. He retired as a supervisor from Euclid Block and 4D Builders....
Stephen W. Lamson
Sep 21, 2015
Lamson, Stephen W. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Lamson passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence. Age 66 years. Mr. Lamson was born September 10, 1949 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. Lamson was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, retired from Newcor, enjoyed fishing, Michigan football, Detroit Tigers and spending time with family, friends and his canine kids. Mr....
Allen "Ted" Clifford Thorington
Sep 19, 2015
Allen Clifford Thorington "Ted" Linwood, Michigan Mr. Thorington passed away Saturday September 19, 2015 at McLaren - Bay Special Care with his loving family at his side. Age 72 years. The son of the late Max and Mary (Bushong) Thorington was born October 7, 1942 in Gladwin, Michigan. He went to Pinconning High School, enjoyed hunting, football, gardening, playing poker,...
Shirley J. Cavanaugh
Sep 17, 2015
Mrs. Shirley J. Cavanaugh, of Bay City, passed away early Thursday morning, September 17, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 88. The daughter of the late David and Bessie (King) Bates, she was born on September 16, 1927 in Detroit. Shirley worked as a bookkeeper at Bay City Hall and for the Bay City Police Department, then was a switchboard...
Calvin Mark LaForest
Sep 17, 2015
Calvin Mark LaForest Bay City, Michigan Calvin passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 58 years old. Calvin was born the 6th of 9 children in Bay City, MI on March 01, 1957 to Raymond Donald LaForest and Pauline Edna (Wood) LaForest Turner. Calvin went to John Glenn High School and then...
Roy W. Majeske
Sep 17, 2015
Mr. Roy W. Majeske, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, September 17, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 76. The son of the late Gustav and Anna (Walter) Majeske, he was born on July 18, 1939 in New Lothrop, Michigan. Roy was an active member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. He retired in 1993 as a police...
Dorothy E. (Ribeaud) Wilson
Sep 17, 2015
Mrs. Wilson passed away Thursday morning September 17, 2015 at Bay Medical Care Facility in Essexville, MI. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Sidney and Agnes (Raska) Ribeaud was born on March 25, 1927 in Bay City, MI and has resided here all of her life. She graduated in 1945 from Bay City Central High School and continued...
Richard David Duford
Sep 15, 2015
Richard passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 62. He was born December 24, 1952 in Bay City. He worked for many years at Wholesale Electric. Richard was an avid gun collector, was a talented woodworker and enjoyed animals. Left to cherish his memories are his wife the former Patricia J, Reid whom he married June...
Dorothy J. Niemann
Sep 14, 2015
Niemann, Dorothy J. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Niemann passed away Monday morning September 14, 2015 at her residence with her family at her side. Age 92 years. The daughter of the late Ira and Clara (Boehm) Wilson was born on January 19, 1923 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. She was a lifelong member of...
Heather Renee (Novak) Martin
Sep 14, 2015
Heather Renee (Novak) Martin, of Bay City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2015, age 30. She was born on November 14, 1984 in Bay City. Heather graduated from Bay Arenac Community High School and was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Heather is survived by her beloved daughter, Kayla Renee Martin and her father, Justin Martin. She...
