Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Dorothy E. Cooper

Dorothy E. Cooper

May 3, 2015

Dorothy passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at her residence with her family by her side. The daughter of the late John and Alma (Draves) Arnold was born February 16, 1918 in Bay City. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and Community of Christ Church. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family, was an avid reader and enjoyed...

Alfred F. Cosbitt

Alfred F. Cosbitt

May 2, 2015

Mr. Alfred F. Cosbitt, of Bay City, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born to the late Frank and Delia (LaCross) Cosbitt on February 12, 1917 in Alpena, MI. Alfred was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Irene Putzig, in 2010. He retired as Vice...

Renee M. Powers

Renee M. Powers

May 2, 2015

Powers, Renee M. Bay City, Michigan Renee passed away May 2, 2015 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1956 in Bay City. She is survived by her daughter; Rebecca Greenwood, her mother; Frances Ball, one sister; Colleen (Jeff) Vanriper, two brothers; Keith and Rick Ball. Renee was preceded in death by her father; Charles Ball. At Renee's request...

Lorraine Ann Lowe

Lorraine Ann Lowe

May 1, 2015

Mrs. Lorraine Ann Lowe, of Bay City, passed away Friday afternoon, May 1, 2015 at the Cartwright Care Center in Saginaw Twp., age 70 years. The daughter of the late Roy and Bernice (Setlak) Raymond, she was born on April 15, 1945 in Bay City. Lorraine is survived by a brother, Eugene Raymond; two sisters, Marlene Fritz and Betty Bliss;...

Elaine M. (Hartley) Slates

Elaine M. (Hartley) Slates

May 1, 2015

Elaine M. Slates (Hartley) Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Slates went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday evening May 1, 2015 at From The Heart AFC Home in Bangor Township. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (Rogner) Hartley was born April 6, 1930 in Kawkawlin, Michigan where she resided for many years until...

Thomas D. Sporman

Thomas D. Sporman

Apr 30, 2015

Thomas D. Sporman, of Pinconning, Michigan, our loving father, grandfather and brother passed away Thursday April 30, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Age 63 years. The son of the late Walter P. and Marian E. (Boughton) Sporman was born July 13, 1951 in Bay City where he resided until moving to Sunny Cove in Pinconning, MI. Tom...

Deborah L. Sponenberg

Deborah L. Sponenberg

Apr 30, 2015

Mrs. Deborah L. Sponenberg, 58, of Orangeville, PA, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2015, at Geinsiger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Born in Bay City, MI on October 29, 1956, she was the daughter of James and Patsy Germain, of Wyomissing, PA. Deborah was a graduate of West Chester High School and Bloomsburg University where she earned a degree...

Eleanor M. Gary

Eleanor M. Gary

Apr 29, 2015

Eleanor M. Gary, of Rose City, passed away Wednesday evening, April 29, 2015 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City, age 84. The daughter of the late Ernest and Ellen (Nielson) Hertzberg, she was born on May 20, 1930 in Sterling. Eleanor worked for several years at the Normandy Dress Company in Bay City. Eleanor is survived by her dear...

Terry (Fuzz) Gene Hedtke

Terry (Fuzz) Gene Hedtke

Apr 28, 2015

Hedtke, Terry Gene Rhodes, Michigan Terry (Fuzz), age 64, passed away early Tuesday morning April 28, 2015 at his residence. The son of the late Norman Wilton and Hazel Alice (Brusius) Hedtke was born April 1, 1951 in Oshkosh, WI. Terry was the owner and operator of Northern Carpet and Supply in Standish, MI. He had a great love for...

Alice M. Young

Alice M. Young

Apr 25, 2015

Young, Alice M. Auburn, Michigan Mrs. Young passed away Saturday evening April 25, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 91 years. She was born August 23, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana. Alice was a member of Corpus Christi Parish - Holy Trinity Church and attended Ferris State College. She enjoyed reading, golf, interior decorating sewing and was an outstanding seamstress....

Edward Michael "Mike" Cathcart

Edward Michael "Mike" Cathcart

Apr 24, 2015

Mr. Cathcart passed away late Friday afternoon, April 24, 2015 peacefully with his family at his side. Age 78. The son of the late Arthur Harold and Eleanor Cathcart was born August 14, 1936. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. Mr. Cathcart retired from G.M. Powertrain Bay City Plant and a member of U.A.W. #362. He...

Edward Poineau

Edward Poineau

Apr 22, 2015

Our loving father, grandfather and brother passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at his residence with his family by his side. The son of the late Louis and Catherine (Brzecziewicz) Poineau was born January 18, 1930 in Saginaw, MI. He retired from CSX Railroad as a chief crew dispatcher. Mr. Poineau had a great passion for wine making and did...

Robert James Lucas

Robert James Lucas

Apr 20, 2015

Lucas, Robert James Bay City, Michigan Mr. Lucas passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence. Age 53 years. Robert was born April 1, 1962 in Bay City, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Navy, enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandson. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, pig roasting, woodworking and spending time in Florida where his...

Ellen M. Neveau

Ellen M. Neveau

Apr 20, 2015

Neveau, Ellen M. Bay City, Michigan Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away Monday evening, April 20, 2015 at her residence, with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Thaddeus and Gertrude (Piesik) Maciejewski was born March 2, 1941 in Bay City and has been a lifelong resident. Mrs. Neveau retired from the Human Resources...

Irene D. Wegener

Irene D. Wegener

Apr 19, 2015

Mrs. Wegener passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 88 years. The daughter of the late Ameal and Alma Wrobbel was born April 1, 1927 in Detroit, MI. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor. Mrs. Wegener enjoyed most of all spending time with her identical twin sister Ilene, she also enjoyed...

Annette Mary (Prankienas) Romans

Annette Mary (Prankienas) Romans

Apr 17, 2015

Annette Mary Romans (Prankienas) Bay City, Michigan Annette passed away Friday April 17, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 56 years. The daughter of the late Anthony John and Mary Ann (Brisbois) Prankienas was born July 7, 1958 in Bay City, she attended Bay City Central High School, had a great love for horses, gardening, spending time outdoors and most...

Frederick W. Wibirt

Frederick W. Wibirt

Apr 16, 2015

Fred passed away early Thursday morning, April 16, 2015 at Mid-Michigan Health University of Michigan Health System. He was born March 25, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan. Fred retired from Grey Iron Foundry in Saginaw. He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed fishing with his great great nephews and had a passion for cars. His memory will be cherished by...

Janet Marie (Palmer) Schwab

Janet Marie (Palmer) Schwab

Apr 15, 2015

Janet Marie Schwab (Palmer) Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully late Wednesday afternoon April 15, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region with her family at her side. Age 73 years. The daughter of the late Maxmillion and Helen (Baranowski) Palmer was born October 30, 1941 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life....

Emily Julia Lee

Emily Julia Lee

Apr 13, 2015

Our sweet baby girl, Emily Julia Lee, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 13, 2015, and is now safely in Heaven in the arms of Jesus. Emily was born on July 14, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio and was baptized in August at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Saginaw. Emily was an especially happy and content little girl. She loved...

Harold C. Appold

Harold C. Appold

Apr 13, 2015

Mr. Appold, loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, and servant, joined his heavenly Father on Monday evening, April 13, 2015. The son of the late Benjamin & Ellenora (Hoerauf) Appold was born September 4, 1934 in Frankenlust Township. Harold was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust, where he served on numerous committees and boards, plus sang...

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