Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Elaine L. Hughes

Elaine L. Hughes

Apr 11, 2015

With heavy, yet joy-filled hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom, Elaine, on Saturday evening. Well done, good and faithful servant! If you knew Elaine, you knew the depth of her faith, her love of family and her commitment to helping as many people in as many ways as she was able. Elaine was a secretary for 25...

Patrick Foldie

Patrick Foldie

Apr 11, 2015

Pat passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Pine River Health Care in St. Louis, Michigan following a long courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born January 11, 1961 in Bay City, Michigan. Pat was formerly employed as an accountant by the county of Wayne. He enjoyed listening to rock & roll music, reading and playing poker. Left behind...

Carey Jane Moore

Carey Jane Moore

Apr 10, 2015

Moore, Carey Jane Bay City, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 64 years. The daughter of the late Burrell Ainsley and Jane Yvonne (Copp) Mills was born August 25, 1950 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Carey was employed as the Assistive Technology Teacher Consultant for the Saginaw...

Karen Lee Canute

Karen Lee Canute

Apr 8, 2015

Karen Lee Canute, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday morning, April 8, 2015 at her residence following a lengthy illness, age 58. The daughter of the late Frank Rynalski and Yvonne (Canute) Rynalski, she was born on July 16, 1956 in Bay City. Karen was a graduate of All Saints High School and Delta College. She worked at several local...

Betty Madeline Oswald (Rathke)

Betty Madeline Oswald (Rathke)

Apr 7, 2015

Betty Madeline Oswald (Rathke), 88, was taken home by her angels on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Betty was the only child born to Rose and Edwin Rathke on October 10, 1926. Betty lived in Bay City all her life, but was a world traveler, having visited Australia, Hawaii, Europe, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, England and Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Alaska....

Norma "Jean" Ziaya

Norma "Jean" Ziaya

Apr 6, 2015

Norma "Jean" Ziaya Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Ziaya passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at her residence. Age 86 years. She was born October 1, 1928 in Bay City and has resided here all of her life. Jean was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a former member of T.O.P.S. She graduated from Bay City Central High School...

Steven F. Depa

Steven F. Depa

Apr 6, 2015

Mr. Steven F. Depa, of Port Hope, MI,  passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at Bay Special Care Hospital at the age of 66 years. The son of the late Steve and Stella "Wanda" (Lewandowski) Depa was born March 12, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. He retired from General Motors Powertrain Warren, MI plant as a pipe fitter. Steven proudly served...

Paul John Bolduc

Paul John Bolduc

Apr 4, 2015

Mr. Bolduc passed away at his home on Saturday afternoon April 4, 2015 with his loving wife and children at his side. Age 79 years. The son of the late Floyd and Mary (McDermott) Bolduc was born August 23, 1935 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Paul retired from Consumers Power Company as the Head...

Mary Pearl Donnelly

Mary Pearl Donnelly

Apr 3, 2015

Mary Pearl passed away April 3, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. The daughter of the late Dimitrie (David) Nicolas and Mary (Bowden) Pauleuc was born February 10, 1923 in Ontario, Canada. Mary Pearl served in W.W. II as an Army/Air Corp practical nurse. She worked for the V.A. Hospitals for 30 years in Ann Arbor, MI and...

Caroline G. Sage

Caroline G. Sage

Apr 2, 2015

Caroline G. Sage, of Bay City, passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2015 at the Bay Medical Care Facility, age 91. The daughter of the late Bert and Mable (Gower) Tuttle, she was born on December 15, 1923 in Bay City. Caroline was a graduate of Bay City Central High School. She worked as a LPN at various hospitals and...

Irene Marie Vachon

Irene Marie Vachon

Apr 2, 2015

Irene Marie Vachon (Fortin) Essexville, Michigan Irene Marie (Fortin) Vachon, age 94, our loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend passed away at Brittany Manor in Midland on Thursday, April 2, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1920 and was fifth of twelve children born to Olive (Sequin) and Origene Fortin in Rock Island, Province of...

Gerald C. "Gerry" Holt

Gerald C. "Gerry" Holt

Mar 31, 2015

Holt, Gerald C. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Holt passed away Tuesday morning, March 31, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 71 years. The son of the late John and Helen (Koch) Hoeltzel was born February 18, 1944 in Bay City. Mr. Holt was formerly employed as a Television Producer at Delta College. He is survived by his special friend; Patricia...

Marilynn Rose Fortin- Sparks

Marilynn Rose Fortin- Sparks

Mar 29, 2015

Beloved daughter, sister, mother and Aunt Marilynn Rose passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, March 29, 2015 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Marilynn was 75 years old. The daughter of the late Willard and Elsie Fortin was born January 20, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan. Marilynn was retired as a Registered Nurse from Bay Regional Medical Center...

Curtis L. Bullock

Curtis L. Bullock

Mar 29, 2015

Mr. Curtis L. Bullock, of Kawkawlin, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 74. The son of the late George and Ozelma (Sansbourn) Bullock, he was born on September 8, 1940 in Bay City. Curtis was retired from Kawkawlin Stone Sales. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling and liked to watch baseball, especially the Detroit...

Helen E. ( Landosky-Priem) Witkovsky

Helen E. ( Landosky-Priem) Witkovsky

Mar 25, 2015

Mrs. Witkovsky passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 after a brief illness. Age 85. The daughter of the late Walter and Frieda (Wiebeck) Benecke was born February 9, 1930 in Pinconning. She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren She is survived by her husband Robert Witkovsky whom...

Arnold Joseph Haney

Arnold Joseph Haney

Mar 25, 2015

Arnold passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born September 8, 1939 in Bay City. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following Arnold's wishes cremation has taken place and no services are being planned. www.gephartfuneralhome.com

Mason Collin Tacey

Mason Collin Tacey

Mar 24, 2015

Tacey, Mason Collin Bay City, Michigan Our precious little angel was born and passed away on Tuesday evening, March 24, 2015 at Covenant Health Care-Harrison in Saginaw surrounded by his loving family. Left behind to cherish Mason's memory are his parents; Rodney Tacey and Aundrea Risk, grandparents; Delynn (Michael) LaClair, Angela (Joe LaLonde) Risk and Mike (Melanie) Risk, his godmother;...

Karen M. Weber

Karen M. Weber

Mar 23, 2015

Weber, Karen M. Bay City, Michigan Karen passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 23, 2015 at her residence. Age 67. The daughter of the late Norman and Leona (Zumer) Metiva was born June 26, 1947 in Saginaw. She had a great love for her family and her pet dogs; Chewy, Boo and Kallie and enjoyed going to the casino, gardening and...

Lucille May Behmlander

Lucille May Behmlander

Mar 23, 2015

Lucille May Behmlander passed away Monday morning, March 23, 2015 at A New Beginning AFC Home in Hesperia, MI, surrounded by family and loved ones. Age 86. The daughter of the late Otto and Laura (Johndro) Smith, she was born on October 1, 1928. Lucille loved sitting in the sun and bonfires. On September 4, 1948 Lucille married Norbert F....

Christopher "Chris" Dale Hunt

Christopher "Chris" Dale Hunt

Mar 21, 2015

Chris passed away suddenly Saturday evening March 21, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 43 years. He was born October 10, 1971 in Bay City and has resided in Bay County all of his life. He graduated from Bay City Western High School in 1989 and was currently employed at Causley Trucking Co. as a truck driver,...

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