Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Russell S. Charbonneau

Russell S. Charbonneau

Sep 15, 2023

Russell passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 87. The son of the late Edmond and Myrtle (Revord) Charbonneau was born March 23, 1936 in Bay City, Michigan. Russell was retired from Lake State Railroad/Detroit Mackinaw, he loved playing euchre, fishing and having coffee with his buddy’s....

James A. Pake

James A. Pake

Sep 14, 2023

James passed away peacefully at Brian’s House on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on February 24, 1929 to the late Arthur and Jeannie (Kerr) Pake in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church and the VFW Post 6950. He enjoyed going to the River Side Senior Center, helping others...

Shirley Frances Wardynski

Shirley Frances Wardynski

Sep 13, 2023

Shirley passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Primrose of Midland at the age of 87. Shirley enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, quilting, and spending time with her family. Shirley is survived by her sons, Mark (Anne) Wardynski and Rob (Kim) Wardynski; also left to cherish her memory are five grandchildren, Jeanette (Jason), Kyle, Bradley (Jamie), Destiny (Ricky), and Keagan and...

Hazel J. Groenhof

Hazel J. Groenhof

Sep 8, 2023

Hazel passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at New Hope Valley with her family by her side at the age of 86. She was born September 9, 1936 in Holland, Michigan to the late Louis and Marie (Rookus) Rosendahl. Hazel was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a school teacher, and she also taught Sunday school, played...

Richard H. Behmlander Jr.

Richard H. Behmlander Jr.

Sep 8, 2023

Richard passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Sheffield Bay Assted Living at the age of 90. He was born on July 13, 1933 in Frankenlust Township to the late Richard and Lillian (Zeilinger) Behmlander. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Monitor. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed...

Darwin L. Delaney

Darwin L. Delaney

Sep 8, 2023

Darwin Delaney passed peacefully on Friday, September 8th, 2023, age 87, at Stratford Pines Assisted Living. He was born on December 26th 1935 and married his late wife, Tanya Y. Delaney on August 24th 1957. For almost 7 decades Darwin, alongside his beloved wife Tanya, built an exceptional Chihuahua bloodline under the Dartan prefix, a fusion of their names “Dar”...

Carol Ann Killey

Carol Ann Killey

Sep 7, 2023

Carol passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 78. Carol was born on July 25, 1945 to the late Edward and Myra (Hopp) Furtaw in Rogers City, Michigan. She attended St. Ignatuis Catholic School and graduated from Rogers City High School, class of 1963. On April 11, 1964 she married John H....

Timothy A. Leach

Timothy A. Leach

Sep 5, 2023

Timothy passed away on September 5, 2023 at the age of 42. Timothy was a good spirit, he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his father. Timothy is survived by his five children; one granddaughter; mother Pamela Leach; two brothers, Jason Leach and Nicholas Atkari; sister, Bridgett; uncles, Joe, Shawn and Billy and his aunt, Tammy. He was predeceased...

John D. Johnston

John D. Johnston

Sep 3, 2023

John passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 75. The son of the late Roy and Eleanore (Schweitzer) Johnston was born December 17, 1947 in Oakland, California. John was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, was retired from Simplex Grinnell/Johnson Control and was a past commander at the Amvets Post 22. He...

Donalda Joann Meylan "Donna"

Donalda Joann Meylan "Donna"

Sep 2, 2023

Donna passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, September 2, 2023 at the age of 87. She was the 12th child of Rose and Arthur Petrimoulx born January 22, 1936 in Bay County, MI where she resided her whole life. She married the love of her life Ron Meylan September 3, 1955 and welcomed their first child Rene'...

Randy B. Anderson

Randy B. Anderson

Sep 2, 2023

Randy passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 73. He was born September 30, 1949 to the late Elias and Betty (Martens) Anderson in Bay City, Michigan. Randy was a member of the Bay City Mason lodge. He enjoyed, water skiing, boating, fishing, bowling, watching reality shows, loved...

Michael R. Charbonneau Jr.

Michael R. Charbonneau Jr.

Aug 30, 2023

Michael passed away in an accident Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the age of 43. Michael was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 14, 1980 to Michael and Kelly (Kochanny) Charbonneau. He enjoyed going on snowmobile trips with his dad, woodworking and loved watching his son play hockey. Michael was the nicest person on earth who was willing to...

Mona Marie Graves

Mona Marie Graves

Aug 29, 2023

Mona Marie (Latimer) Graves of Bay City age 90 passed away August 29, 2023 at Huron Woods Nursing Home, a respite visit from home. Mona was born on November 28, 1932 in Akron Township, Tuscola County, Michigan Left to cherish Mona’s memory is her son David Graves Sr.; grandson, David (Destiny) Graves Jr.; great-grandson, Andin Graves; granddaughter, Ashley Grauherr (Russ...

Ronald B. Valliere "Ron"

Ronald B. Valliere "Ron"

Aug 29, 2023

Ronald Bernard Valliere was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior on August 29th, 2023, at the Aleda Lutz Veterans Memorial Hospital in Saginaw, MI, with his family by his side. Ron was born to Bernard and Margaret (Samson) Valliere in Bay City, MI on June 9, 1941. He attended Handy High School before entering the U.S. Army in...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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