Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

David Bruce Auger

David Bruce Auger

Nov 13, 2023

David Bruce Auger passed away, peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Bay City, Michigan to the late William (Harry) and Gladys (Wallace) Auger. He was always proud of being born on the day the flag was raised atop Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima. He graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1964...

Richard S. Kohlhoff

Richard S. Kohlhoff

Nov 12, 2023

Richard Kohlhoff age 54 of Bay City passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 peacefully at Bay Shores Senior Care and Rehab Center. He enjoyed working on computers, star gazing, scuba diving, fishing, barbecuing and he loved dogs. He is survived by his sisters, Pam (Ted) Jonas, Becky (Joel) Reed, Tammy (Mike) Stephens and Yvonne Trout; uncle, David Williams; nieces...

John M. Arnold

John M. Arnold

Nov 9, 2023

John passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 40. He was born on February 27, 1983. He had a tender heart and cared for his mother after his father passed. He also enjoyed watching sports. John is survived by his mother, Betty Arnold; siblings, Lori Janasik, Bonnie Blum, Larry J. Arnold, Thomas...

Benneth John Lutz

Benneth John Lutz

Nov 8, 2023

Mr. Lutz passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Symphony Tri Cities with his family by his side at the age 79. He was born in Bay City, Michigan June 23, 1944 to the late, Oscar and Sophia (Roth) Lutz. Benneth enjoyed woodworking, hunting, the outdoors, listening to polka music and watching the Detroit Tigers. Benneth is survived by his...

Frances Marie Panko

Frances Marie Panko

Nov 5, 2023

Our dear mother, Frances Panko, sadly passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the age of 80. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when you needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the Community in Glennie, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Panko; parents, Frank and...

Lynette Marie Scherzer

Lynette Marie Scherzer

Nov 2, 2023

Lynette passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 68, she was born January 8, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan. Lynette was a loving wife and mother, she loved being a Teamster and working on movies, gambling, horses, traveling and playing cards. She was a member of the Teamsters Local 337 Detroit Film...

Edith E. Meier "Edie"

Edith E. Meier "Edie"

Oct 31, 2023

Edith (Edie) Emma Meier passed away peacefully on October 31at the age of 95, two days short of her 96th birthday. Edie was born in Bay City to the late William and Anna (Maibach) Wieland on November 2, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gerald (Jerry) Meier. She was a member of the Apostolic...

Alan Scott Botham

Alan Scott Botham

Oct 29, 2023

Alan passed away at his home on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 71. The son of the late Lloyd and Delores (Nieman) Botham was born June 19, 1952 in Panama City, Florida. Alan was retired from Landaal Packaging Systems after more than 40 years of service, he was an avid hockey fan and enjoyed Michigan football, baseball...

Michele M. Parisson

Michele M. Parisson

Oct 25, 2023

Michele Marie (Wald) Parisson Sunrise July 1st 1958- Sunset October 25th 2023 Michele peacefully passed away in her sleep while in Hampton Nursing and Rehab in Bay City, Michigan. Michele is the daughter of William Harold Wald Sr. and Patricia Marie Krantz-Wald of Bay City Michigan. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 21 years John Michael...

Robert J. Elwell II "Bob"

Robert J. Elwell II "Bob"

Oct 24, 2023

Bob passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 66. He was born in Bay City on October 5, 1957 to the late Robert and Luella (Norton) Elwell. He owned his business the “Sprinkler Guy” since 2009. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, landscaping, snowplowing, painting and coloring. Bob is...

Shirley M. Schroeder

Shirley M. Schroeder

Oct 22, 2023

Shirley passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born to the late William and Selma (Pahnke) Gust in Bay City, Michigan on October 23, 1930. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She loved traveling, playing bingo, going to the casino...

Arlene V. Henderson

Arlene V. Henderson

Oct 22, 2023

Arlene passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 101. She was born In Bay City, Michigan on September 13, 1922 to the late Arthur and Anna (Engelhart) Kesemeyer. Arlene was a dedicated member of Zion Lutheran Church. She retired from Graphic Metal Company, was an avid bowler...

Renee M. Morgan

Renee M. Morgan

Oct 20, 2023

Renee passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at MyMichigan Health at the age of 68. The daughter of the late Donald and Mary Alice (Michaelis) Neview was born September 11, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan. Renee spent her entire life helping others by working in daycares and nursing homes. She had a wonderful sense of humor and laugh, a...

Sharon Lynn VanPelt "Shari"

Sharon Lynn VanPelt "Shari"

Oct 19, 2023

Shari was called to her heavenly home on October 19th after a battle with cancer. Full of life, energy, joy, and humor, Shari was deeply loved, and loved deeply. Shari was born on May 20th 1959 to Herb and Marlene Willard, the youngest of three children, following her brother, Randy, and sister, Susan. On February 7th 1992 she was married...

Brian J. Christie

Brian J. Christie

Oct 17, 2023

Brian passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 50. He was born September 2, 1973 to Mark and Patricia Christie in Bay City, Michigan. Brian worked as a cook at Bob Evans in Bay City, Michigan. He enjoyed collecting and working on cars, he cherished his...

Debrah Lee Anderson

Debrah Lee Anderson

Oct 16, 2023

Debrah went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Toni and Trish house at the age of 72. The daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Tvardos) Spencer was born October 13, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan. Debrah was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and enjoyed scuba diving, camping, fishing and gardening, but...

James R. Hill

James R. Hill

Oct 15, 2023

James R. Hill, Sr. “Jim” passed away on October 15, 2023 at the age of 83. The son of the late Chester and Virginia (Luzewske) Hill was born November 1, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan. Jim enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, snowmobiling, vintage cars, going to car shows, auto racing and being outdoors. Jim is survived by his son, James R. Hill,...

Sharon Fay Johnson

Sharon Fay Johnson

Oct 12, 2023

Sharon Fay Johnson (67), resident of Bay City, MI, a woman of unparalleled devotion and love, passed away unexpectedly at McLaren Bay City on Thursday, October 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Sharon was a loving and nurturing Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, loyal friend and an all-around charismatic person. Sharon was born on October 20, 1955 at the Naval hospital...

Austin Rilee Green

Austin Rilee Green

Oct 11, 2023

Baby Austin Riley Green was called to God on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Richard Green and Jeanette Howard; aunt, Sarah Howard; uncle, Randy Howard; and God father, Greg Niedzielski. Cremation will take place and a memorial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be considered to wishes of...

Mary Lou Hoffman

Mary Lou Hoffman

Oct 10, 2023

Mary Lou passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Norbert and Dorothy Barcia was born June 20, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan. Mary Lou was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was an avid reader and enjoyed coloring books and crossword puzzles,...

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