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Ronnette Dawn Kachiros

Ronnette Dawn Kachiros

Oct 30, 2024

Ronnette passed away peacefully at her home in Bay City on October 30, 2024 at the age of 62. She was born to the late Ronald and Sandra (Braley) Canute on November 10, 1961 in Bay City, Michigan. She was such a sweet, loving and caring person, she had the kindest heart and would help anyone. Ronnette loved her children...

Marlene J. Fritz

Marlene J. Fritz

Oct 28, 2024

Marlene passed away at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the age of 89. The daughter of the late Roy and Bernice (Setlak) Raymond was born June 28, 1935 in Standish, Michigan. Marlene enjoyed walking her dog, shopping and spending time with her family.

Marlene is survived by her four children, Jeanne...

Danney Leon Matthews

Danney Leon Matthews

Oct 27, 2024

Danney passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Covenant Medical Center with his family by his side at the age of 76. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 26, 1948 to the late Leon and Barbara (Rowe) Matthews. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He also had services in the Navy....

Coreen L. Gillespie

Coreen L. Gillespie

Oct 26, 2024

Coreen passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79. The daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Draves) Kolb was born February 5, 1945 in Bay City, Michigan. Coreen was a lifelong member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church and was retired from Dow after 28 years of service. After retiring from...

Colen James LaFave

Colen James LaFave

Oct 25, 2024

Colen passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Saginaw St. Mary’s My Michigan Medical Center with Dr. Laura and Roger at his side at the age of 94. He was born to the late George and Amanda (LeVasseur) LaFave on January 24, 1930 in Fraser Township near Linwood, Michigan. He became a member of the Pinconning United Methodist...

Janice Flora Sampier

Janice Flora Sampier

Oct 25, 2024

Janice Flora Sampier (Zins) of Bay City, loving wife , mother, grandmother and gigi, affectionately known as “Grama Kitty” entered into eternal glory on October 25th, 2024. She passed away at the Toni and Trish house in Auburn and was received into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 72. Janice was born...

Martin Jude Lamblin Sr.

Martin Jude Lamblin Sr.

Oct 25, 2024

Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Martin Jude Lamblin Sr. passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Martin was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend who lived as a servant to everyone around him. His infectious love and laughter filled every room he entered, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew him. His...

Donna Jean Crunk

Donna Jean Crunk

Oct 24, 2024

Donna passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan at the age of 82. She was born to the late Donald and Leota (Morzinski) Janiske on May 21, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. She was the most loving and caring woman and will be missed dearly. 

 She is survived by her children, Rebecca Crunk, Jennifer...

Brenda J. Gould

Brenda J. Gould

Oct 24, 2024

Brenda passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at her home at the age of 80. The daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred (Marshall) Watson was born May 4, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan. Brenda was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and enjoyed sewing, knitting scrubbies and washcloths and messaging her family special memes day and night. She...

Betty Ann Ittner

Betty Ann Ittner

Oct 21, 2024

Betty Ann Ittner (Yarnell) aged 93 passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Betty was born in Midland, Michigan on April 21, 1931, to the late Hugh C. and Martha Yarnell Barton (Kapanka). She was raised in Midland on the Kapanka homestead and graduated from Midland High School in 1950. She...

Timothy P. Jahr

Timothy P. Jahr

Oct 19, 2024

Timothy passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his home at the age of 68. The son of the late Harrison and Marie (Herber) Jahr was born October 24, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan. Tim was a devoted father and was passionate about the Detroit Tigers, Lions and NASCAR racing. Tims most memorable experience was visiting the home...

Richard J. VanAkker

Richard J. VanAkker

Oct 17, 2024

Richard passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 17, 2024 due to a fall he sustained two days prior. He was 91 years old and was born at his grandparents' home in West Branch, MI on September 10, 1933. 

Richard attended Bay City Handy High School where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Janet M. Valaed. They both graduated in...

Robert B. MacLeod

Robert B. MacLeod

Oct 17, 2024

Robert passed away at his home on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the age of 78. The son of the late Archie and Georgenia (Youmans) MacLeod was born April 26, 1946 in Flint, Michigan. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and enjoyed bowling, taking pictures, working on his computer, listening to music and drinking a good Killian’s...

Valerie K. Schweiss

Valerie K. Schweiss

Oct 15, 2024

Valerie Schweiss passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Bay City Comfort Care with her family by her side at the age of 90. Valerie was born in Owosso, MI on August 23, 1934 to the late Delbert and Dorothy (Goodrich) Huff. She was a graduate from Michigan State University and was a devoted member of Grace Church West. She...

Robert J. MacLeod

Robert J. MacLeod

Oct 9, 2024

Robert passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 with his family by his side, at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, at the age of 92. The son of the late James D. and Leona MacLeod was born October 13, 1931 in Bay City, Michigan. Robert graduated with the first graduating class of T.L. Handy Highschool of 1949. He...

Lori Anne Zuehlsdorff

Lori Anne Zuehlsdorff

Oct 9, 2024

Lori passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at her home at the age of 57. Lori was born October 30, 1966 in Bay City, Michigan, she was an avid sports fan that enjoyed watching the Detroit Lions, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. 

Lori is survived by her husband, David C. Zuehlsdorff; one son, Zachary...

Leorena Whiteman

Leorena Whiteman

Oct 7, 2024

At the request of Lorena cremation has taken place and no services are being planned.

Louanne Ruth (Collison) Sattler

Louanne Ruth (Collison) Sattler

Oct 7, 2024

Louanne passed away peacefully Monday, October 7, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 70. She was born January 26, 1954 to the late Floyd and Irma (Jacob) Collison in Pigeon, Michigan. Louanne was confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Bern). She graduated from Laker High school in 1972. On October...

Robert "Bob" Michael Hine

Robert "Bob" Michael Hine

Oct 7, 2024

Bob passed away at his home on Monday, October 7, 2024 surrounded by his family at the age of 65. The son of the late Roy and Ruth (Gruher) Hine was born January 24, 1959 in Bay City, Michigan. Bob had a wonderful personality and was a great cook. He had a passion for fishing and music, enjoyed hunting, working...

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