Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Herbert W. Dietlein
Mar 20, 2015
Herbert W. Dietlein Kawkawlin, Michigan Mr. Dietlein passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 90 years. He was born April 29, 1924 in Beaver Twp. to Martha (Jammer) and John Dietlein. On August 23, 1947 Herb married the former Elsie Lisius and she survives his passing. He served in the U.S. Navy. Herb retired from General...
Stuart Napoleon Dansereau
Mar 20, 2015
Mr. Stuart Napoleon Dansereau, age 100, of Bay City, passed away Friday morning March 20, 2015 at Wellspring Lutheran Services of Frankenmuth. The son of the late Ernest and Mary (Vallier) Dansereau, he was born on July 17, 1914 in Flint. Stuart served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked and retired from Bay City Chevrolet after over 30...
William E. Starkweather
Mar 20, 2015
Mr. William E. Starkweather, of Linwood, passed away Friday afternoon, March 20, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 71. The son of the late Arthur and Mildred (Barnikow) Starkweather, he was born on January 9, 1944 in Bay City. Bill was retired from Saginaw Steering Gear. Mr. Starkweather is survived by his cousins and dear friends, Randy and Anne Charbonneau;...
Nancy C. Burghdorf
Mar 19, 2015
Mrs. Nancy C. Burghdorf, of Bay City, passed away Thursday evening, March 19, 2015 at the Bay Shores Nursing Center, age 85. The daughter of the late Albert O. and Velma L. (Baker) Smith, she was born on February 14, 1930 in Tulsa, OK. Nancy served in the Women's Army Air Corps. and worked at Myles Insurance in Standish for...
Robert E. Martek
Mar 18, 2015
Robert E. Martek, Bay City, Michigan Robert (Bob) Martek passed away peacefully at St Ann's Nursing Home in Grand Rapids surrounded by family. Age 82 years. He was born October 25, 1932 in Bay City. After faithfully serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, Bob worked for Michigan Bell Telephone until his retirement in 1993. He was...
Shirley Mae Johnson
Mar 18, 2015
Shirley passed away March 18, 2015 at Plainview Assisted Living in Auburn. The daughter of the late George and Emma (Mantz) Johnson was born January 17, 1927 in Alpena. She retired from Besser Company in Alpena and was an Executive Secretary to Mr. Besser. Shirley was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alpena. She is survived by her sister-in-law;...
Antonino "Nino" Gulino
Mar 15, 2015
Mr. Gulino passed away March 15, 2015 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas.Age 78 years. He was born October 24, 1936 in Italy to the late Giuseppe and Antonina (Tinerello) Gulino, he was one of eight siblings and came to United States in the early `70`s. Nino worked at Romas Family Restaurant ( Both on the East and...
Allan J. Blomshield
Mar 13, 2015
Blomshield, Allan J. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Blomshield passed away following a brief illness Friday, March 13th at 76 years of age. Allan was born in Pinconning, MI on August 8th, 1938 to the late Vernon and Helen (Hasso) Blomshield and was a lifelong resident of Bay City. Allan graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1956 where he earned...
Genevieve Gorzinski
Mar 12, 2015
Genevieve Gorzinski Auburn, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband Jacob Gorzinski in 2002. Surviving are two sons, Stanley (Judith) Gorzinski and Walter Gorzinski, and two daughters, Dr. Mary (Boyd) Boettger and Judy Holman, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
Renee Mary Kolba
Mar 12, 2015
Renee passed away early Thursday morning, March 12, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 12, 1960 in Bay City. She was employed at Walmart as a cashier. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, enjoyed going to the casino in St. Ignace, she enjoyed taking pictures and dressing up for St. Patrick's Day. Left...
Francis "Cork" R. Gray
Mar 11, 2015
Frances R. Gray "Cork" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Gray passed away Wednesday March 11, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 86 years. The son of the late Edward and Hazel (Hough) Gray was born August 2, 1928 in Langlough, PA and has resided in Bay City most of his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Dorothy L. Duletzke
Mar 10, 2015
Dorothy Duletzke, beloved of the Brindley, Geiersbach and Duletzke Families, was called by Our Lord March 10, 2015. Dorothy was born November 6, l928 on the family farm of John and Matilda (Illig) Brindley, near Hale, MI. The 11th of twelve children. As a young girl, Dorothy lost her mother at the age of 9 and proceeded to work hard...
John H. Lelo "Jack"
Mar 10, 2015
Lelo, John H. "Jack" Essexville, Michigan Mr. Lelo passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his residence. Age 75 years. The son of the late Herbert and Helen (Graham) Lelo was born August 13, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Lelo was a member of Mt. Olive Ev. Lutheran Church. He was retired from General Motors and was a ten year...
Pamela Marie (Troxell) Rahn
Mar 7, 2015
Pamela Marie Rahn Bay City, Michigan She passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning March 7, 2015 at her residence. Age 56 years. She was born April 21, 1958 in Bay City and has resided her all of her life. Pam attended the First Church of the Nazarene, was formerly employed at Bay Shores Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center for twenty six...
Gail L. Phillips
Mar 5, 2015
Gail L. Phillips, of Bay City, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 63. She was born on March 24, 1951 in Traverse City. Gail was a Certified Nursing Assistant and retired from Bay County. She loved all animals, especially dogs. Gail was a longtime advocate for the Humane Society and had rescued several dogs...
Harlan G. Eisenman
Mar 5, 2015
Harlan G. Eisenman, Kawkawlin, Michigan Mr. Eisenman passed away Thursday evening March 5, 2015 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Age 82 years. The son of the late George and Alice (Frank) Eisenman was born March 16, 1932 in Kawkawlin and has resided there all of his life. He was an active member of St. Bartholomew...
Joyce Dawn Ellison
Mar 4, 2015
Ellison, Joyce Dawn Kawkawlin, Michigan Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Biloxi, MS at the age of 78 years. She was born June 18, 1936 in Bay County where she resided all of her life. Joyce's world revolved around her family. Her joy in life came from showing...
Dorothy E. Wood
Mar 4, 2015
Wood, Dorothy E. Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Wood passed away Wednesday March 4, 2015 at Covenant Health Care - Harrison. Age 85 years. She was born December 21, 1929 in Bay County, Michigan to the late William J. and Minnie (Morass) Buzzard. She married Harry E. Wood on November 1, 1947. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. After...
Kenneth James Wightman
Mar 3, 2015
Mr. Kenneth James Wightman, of Essexville, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region, age 55. He was born on January 21, 1960 in Saginaw. Ken was an Eagle Scout and had graduated from SVSC with a degree in Engineering. He had been a longtime member of Ames United Methodist Church in Saginaw. Ken is survived...
Signe Gunhilde Nielsen
Mar 2, 2015
Signe went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Signe was born in Kristiansand, Norway on January 6, 1927 to the late Bjaerne and Annie Vilhelmsen. She married Wallace Nielsen and immigrated to the United States in 1951. Together they raised five children. Her husband Wally, retired Bay County Director of...
