Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Legran 'Lee' A. Grabke
Aug 13, 2011
Legran Anthony 'Lee' Grabke, of Bay City, passed away early Saturday morning August 13, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 74. He was born July 17, 1937 in Bay City. Lee served with the U.S. Air Force and was employed by NORAD. He was a member of the American Legion Post #18 and the V.F.W. Lee was retired from...
Janice Marie Kawecki
Aug 11, 2011
The daughter of the late Metro and Helen (Brozyna) Wrobel passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Covenant Health care Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. She was born February 27, 1946 in Wallington, NJ. She is survived by her husband Roger C. Kawecki of Houghton Lake, Michigan. Funeral services will be held in Clearwater, Florida at the Sylvan...
Esther I. Festerling
Aug 5, 2011
Esther passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at Memorial Health Care in Owosso, MI. She was born September 22, 1919 in Bay County, MI. On June 4, 1939 she married Lester G. Festerling and he passed away April 24, 1997. Esther was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid. Esther is survived by four sons...
Joyce K. Friebe
Aug 1, 2011
Friebe, Joyce K. Kawkawlin, Michigan Joyce, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 1, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 66 years. The daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn (Buchinger) Schluckbier was born March 14, 1945 in Saginaw, MI. Joyce was a member of St. Bartholomew Ev. Lutheran Church, the ladies aid and sang...
Fred J. Gauthier
Jul 31, 2011
Gauthier, Fred J. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Gauthier passed away Sunday July 31, 2011 surrounded by his family. Age 102 years. The son of the late Tellisford and Valerie (Potvin) Gauthier was born November 7, 1908 in Black River, Michigan. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Mr. Gauthier retired from Consolidated Construction and was a...
Mark A. Ruthruff
Jul 28, 2011
Ruthruff, Mark A. Bay City, Michigan Mark passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 due to a courageous battle with cancer, with his family and friends by his side. During his illness, Mark carried himself with grace and dignity, he never complained, he knows our Lord and was very much at peace, his positive spirit lifted our hearts. Age 58 years....
William N. Richter
Jul 28, 2011
Richter, William N. Bay City, Michigan Mr. Richter passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 71 years. He was born May 3, 1940 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Bill was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Chruch and retired from General Motors Powertrain after thirty one years of...
Lee Thomas Comtois
Jul 27, 2011
Comtois, Lee Thomas Caroline Beach, NC Mr. Comtois passed away July 27, 2011. Age 42 years. Lee was a former GySgt in the United States Marine Corp. Military Honors will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Calvary Cemetery under the auspices of the Bay County Veterans Council.
James A. Kuch
Jul 26, 2011
James A. Kuch, of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 26, 2011 at his residence, age 68. The son of the late Alfred & Emma (Brunner) Kuch, he was born September 6, 1942 in Bay City. James was retired from American Hoist. He was an avid gardener, hunter and outdoors man and enjoyed listening to the Tigers on...
Paul Brooks Pytlik
Jul 24, 2011
Pytlik, Paul Brooks Bay City, Michigan Our beloved husband, father and brother passed away peacefully Sunday, July 24, 2011 at his residence. Age 60 years. Paul was born April 5, 1951 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. He was formerly employed at SC Johnson Company as a Technician and was a member of B.P.O.E. Lodge...
Laviva May Cabay
Jul 24, 2011
Laviva "May" Cabay passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at The Carriage House of Bay City. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late John Edward and Florence May (Allen) Gorman was born April 8, 1922 in New Brunswick, Canada. She retried from Bay City School System as a school bus driver, was a musician, enjoyed playing the guitar and...
Marion 'Mario' Watkins
Jul 24, 2011
Marion 'Mario' Watkins, of Bay City, passed away Sunday evening July 24, 2011 at Brian's House, age 84. The son of the late Harlow & Carrie (Newland) Watkins, he was born October 4, 1926 in Coolville, Ohio. Marion served with the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the V.F.W. and the AMVETS. He retired from Resistance Welders...
Vernetta A. "Peachy" Butler
Jul 23, 2011
Butler, Vernetta A. "Peachy" Bay City, Michigan Mrs. Butler passed away Saturday morning, July 23, 2011 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. Age 80 years. The daughter of the late LaVern and Lauretta (Kahle) Richmond was born April 8, 1931 in Spring Port, MI. She had a great love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she enjoyed camping and sitting by...
Bernice R. Legacy
Jul 23, 2011
Legacy, Bernice R. Bay City, Michigan Ms. Legacy passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late George and Florence (Springer) Legacy was born July 19, 1918 in Bay City, Michigan. Bernice was a member of Visitation Catholic Church and the Little Flower Society. Bernice is survived by one brother,...
Cecelia M. Crane
Jul 18, 2011
Crane, Cecelia M. Essexville, Michigan Mrs. Crane passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at Bay Shores Nursing Home. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late Michael and Wilhemina "Minnie" (Feinauer) Reiss was born April 22, 1922 in Saginaw County, Michigan. Cecelia was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Auburn and a member of the F.O.E Auxiliary #1010. She...
Robert A. Newman
Jul 18, 2011
Robert A. Newman (Bobby) Morley, Michigan Bobby passed away unexpectedly July 18, 2011 in Bay City MI. He is survived by his father; Robert Newman of Stanwood MI, one daughter; Sarah Newman of Big Rapids, MI and one brother; James Newman of Detroit, MI. Bobby was a Respiration Therapist and provided therapy to patients in their homes in and around...
Betty J. LeTourneau
Jul 17, 2011
Betty J. (Richter Russell) LeTourneau, of Bay City, passed away early Sunday morning July 17, 2011 at Brian's House, age 89. She was born June 6, 1922 in Bay City. As a young woman, Betty worked in real estate and also many years at the Shearer Building as an elevator operator. In 1961 she was elected as the second Bangor...
James C. Engelhardt
Jul 17, 2011
Engelhardt, James C. Sanford, Michigan Formerly of Bay City Mr. Engelhardt passed away peacefully with his Lord Sunday, July 17, 2011 in Midland, Michigan. Age 88 years. He was the son of the late John and Anna (Ludwigkowski) Engelhardt. Jim was born September 7, 1922 in Bay City, Michigan. He graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1941. He...
Agnes M. Mc Pherson
Jul 15, 2011
Mrs. Mc Pherson passed away early Friday morning, July 15, 2011 at her residence. Age 99 years. The daughter of the late Paul and Georgiana (Richards) Bolduc was born November 20, 1911 in Bay City. She was a member of Bay City Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed quilting and teaching vegetarian cooking classes. She is survived by one son...
Mary Lou Habermehl
Jul 13, 2011
Mrs. Mary Lou Habermehl, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Brian's House. Age 78 years. The daughter of the late Ralph R. and Geraldine E. (Ainge) O' Brien, she was born August 31, 1932 in Bay City. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Habermehl retired from Financial Edge Credit Union. She is...
