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Veldora I. Forster

Veldora I. Forster

Aug 28, 2023

Mrs. Forster passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Erwin and Emma (Weiss) Schlicker was born February 17, 1933 in Bay City, Michigan. Veldora was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor and the Friendship Guild. She enjoyed collecting angels, bowling, going to the casino,...

Bonnie J. Scheddel

Bonnie J. Scheddel

Aug 27, 2023

Bonnie passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living at the age of 89. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 21, 1934 to the late Wilson and Leona (Adair) Bowden. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for 68 years and was also a Deacon and choir member over the years....

David Michael Fenske

David Michael Fenske

Aug 23, 2023

David went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region with Kevin by his side at age 66. He was born to the late Lawrence and Marion (Joley) Fenske on December 21, 1956, in Midland, Michigan. David attended Michigan Technological University for his undergraduate and finished his degree in Pharmacy at Wayne State...

Brennan C. Brethour

Brennan C. Brethour

Aug 23, 2023

Brennan passed away on August 23, 2023 at the age of 31. Brennan was born November 4, 1991 in Midland, Michigan. Brennan was a proud roofer and tree removal specialist, tattoo artist, piercer and musician. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, writing and spending time with his family and friends. Brennan is survived by his wife, Julia L. Brethour; children, Mychael Delgado,...

Isabelle I. Anglebrandt

Isabelle I. Anglebrandt

Aug 22, 2023

Isabelle passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Carriage House with her family by her side at the age of 71. she was born December 25, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan. Isabelle enjoyed making arts and crafts and spending time with her family. Isabelle is survived by her son, David (Donna) Thompson; niece; Becky Wenzel; nephew, Casey Adamczyk; sisters, Rosanne...

Maxine Rechsteiner

Maxine Rechsteiner

Aug 21, 2023

Maxine passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Auburn Fields in Auburn, at the age of 94. The daughter of the late Albert and Christina (Feinauer) Schnell was born, May 17th, 1929 in Bay City, MI. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor. She was a hard-working farmer’s wife who would always lend a hand even though...

Kathleen Ann Arnold

Kathleen Ann Arnold

Aug 21, 2023

Kathleen passed away unexpectedly late on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 71. She was born on September 8th,1951 to the late Michael and Margaret Widmar from Linwood, Michigan. Kathleen loved spending time with her family and friends most of all, and would work hard before their visits...

Lawrence Edward Wiesen

Lawrence Edward Wiesen

Aug 21, 2023

Lawrence passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born to the late Floyd and Leona (Sampson) Wiesen Sr. on August 8, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. He loved golfing, traveling, fishing and hunting. He is now together again with his wife of over...

Janice L. Olson

Janice L. Olson

Aug 20, 2023

Janice passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 71. The daughter of the late Leonard and Cecilia (Lowery) Bartkowiak was born March 23, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan. Janice loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Janice is survived by her husband, of 36 years, Thomas Olson; children, David (Angie)...

Gregory Michael Kruchkow "Greg"

Gregory Michael Kruchkow "Greg"

Aug 19, 2023

Greg passed away peacefully at his residence in Bay City, Michigan on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the age of 71. He was born on May 6, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan to the late George and Laura (Vaughn) Kruchkow. He served in the United States Navy from 1971 to 1976 and received the National Defense Service Medal and the...

Jacqueline J. Seidel

Jacqueline J. Seidel

Aug 17, 2023

Jackie passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Ned and Dorothy (Yonka) Senn was born April 2, 1933 in Bay City, Michigan. Jac was a founding member of Faith Lutheran Church, belonged to the Parish Service Guild and she and her husband were also...

Patricia Lynn Tackebury

Patricia Lynn Tackebury

Aug 16, 2023

Patricia passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 75. She was born on December 29, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Donald and Marie (Maxwell) Bell. She was a member of the Eagles Club F.O.E. Auxiliary #1010 for over 50 years and was the past president and secretary for over...

Alice E. Brockway

Alice E. Brockway

Aug 15, 2023

Mrs. Alice E. Brockway, of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Carriage House at the age of 99. The daughter of the late Vincent & Josephine (Kowalski) Oldinski, she was born August 1, 1924 in Bay City. Alice was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and was formerly a member of St. Hedwig...

Randy L. Reynolds Sr.

Randy L. Reynolds Sr.

Aug 14, 2023

Randy passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 63. He was born October 26, 1959 to John and Florence (Donnelly) Reynolds in Bay City, Michigan. Randy graduated from Bay City Western Highschool. He was a devoted member of Trinity Episcopal Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending...

Joyce Lavern Bickel

Joyce Lavern Bickel

Aug 14, 2023

Joyce passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital at the age of 71. The daughter of the late Vernon and Winifred (Cramer) Andrews was born March 8, 1952 in Melrose, Massachusetts. Joyce enjoyed sewing, embroidery, nature and reading, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Joyce is survived by her daughter,...

David C. Cartwright

David C. Cartwright

Aug 12, 2023

David Charles Cartwright was born on July 2, 1947 in Salem, Ohio to Willis and Ilma Cartwright. He spent his childhood at the city park almost daily with friends, riding his bike, playing baseball and swimming, and with an interest in how things worked at an early age, especially cars. After graduating from East Palestine High School, he received a...

Alvina Louise Hoppe

Alvina Louise Hoppe

Aug 11, 2023

Alvina passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Bay Shores Nursing Center at the age of 96. She was born to the late Leonard and Ida (Jammer) Dietlein on January 30, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Alvina was an avid reader, liked...

Judith Kay "Judy" Herrboldt

Judith Kay "Judy" Herrboldt

Aug 8, 2023

Judy passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Bayfield Assisted living at the age of 81. Judy was born February 20, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. She was raised in St. Ignace when she was growing up. Judy worked at the Skyroom at the Tri-City Airport and cooked at Zion Lutheran School, she enjoyed cooking, baking and camping but most...

Genevieve Ann Potocki

Genevieve Ann Potocki

Aug 4, 2023

Genevieve passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Huron Woods Nursing Center at the age of 99. She was born July 11, 1924 in Standish, Michigan to the late Joseph and Anna Potocki. Genevieve was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, part of the daughters of Isabella, League of Catholic Women and Men, she retired from Roy’s...

John Carl Vella

John Carl Vella

Jul 31, 2023

John Carl Vella, 94 years old, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed from this life to eternal life on July 31, 2023. He was born to the late Carl and Mary Vella on October 25, 1928 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married the love of his life, Dorothy, on...

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