Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Ruth I. Grew
May 4, 2010
Mrs. Grew passed away Tuesday May 4, 2010 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison in Saginaw, age 85. The daughter of the late Frank & Edna (Armbruster) Kemmerling, she was born June 5, 1924 in Wellington, Ohio. Ruth was a member of South Baptist Church and was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of M.O.P.H. #514. On October 12, 1951 she...
Robert J. Czymbor
May 2, 2010
Czymbor, Robert J. Hemlock, Michigan Mr. Czymbor passed away Sunday May 2, 2010 at Brian's House in Bay City after a courageous battle with cancer, age 68. The son of the late Leo & Leona (Parkin) Czymbor, he was born October 14, 1941 in Saginaw. Robert worked for Consumers Energy for 37 years, retiring in 2001. Robert married Carol (Peil)...
Michael A. Nielson
May 1, 2010
Nielson, Michael A. "Butch" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Nielson passed away Saturday, May 01, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 59 years. The son of the late Walter and Bernita (Troxell) Nielson was born July 7, 1950. Butch enjoyed fishing, his grandchildren and his dogs. Mr. Nielson is survived by his five children; Bradley (Rhonda) Nielson, Shannon (James) Potts, Brent Nielson,...
Thomas J. Collins
Apr 30, 2010
Mr. Collins passed away in his sleep at his home with his wife at his side. Age 74 years. Thomas was born July 30, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 324. He worked as a crane operator from July 23, 1954 on May 6, 1985 he became a business agent until his retirement...
Mary F. Jedele
Apr 30, 2010
Mrs. Jedele passed away Friday morning, April 30, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 89 years. The daughter of the late George and Bernice (Bammel) Bauml was born June 15, 1920 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and the Ladies Guild. Mrs. Jedele retired from Consumers Energy Co. She enjoyed reading, nature...
Irene P. Doyle
Apr 29, 2010
Mrs. Doyle passed away Thursday, evening, April 29, 2010 at the Carriage House Nursing Home. Age 93 years. The daughter of the late Phillip and Clephire (Blackburn) La Mere was born September 15, 1916 in Bay City. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Phillip and Mary Ann Doyle...
David Matthew Nelson, Jr.
Apr 28, 2010
Mr. Nelson passed away April 28, 2010 at Bay Medical Center. Age 47 years. He was born October 11, 1962 in Newberry, Michigan. He is survived by his father; David Matthew Nelson Sr., one daughter, four sisters; Linda (William) Liptak, Lisa Russell, April Nelson, Victoria Collins, his nephew; Shawn David Nelson, Nicole Collins. He was preceded in death by his...
Paul Ray Fritz, Sr.
Apr 27, 2010
Mr. Fritz passed away April 27, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Age 76 years. The son of late John Thomas and Willie (Temperance) Fritz was born August 15, 1933 in Greenup, Kentucky. He retired as a truck driver from Bulk Transport after thirty years of service. He was the past president of Northwest Little League from 1972 to 1977,...
Carolyn Lee Markell
Apr 26, 2010
Carolyn passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 68 years. She was born May 1, 1941 in Flint, Michigan. Carolyn enjoyed reading western novels, writing poetry, watching classic movies, dancing, crocheting and spending time with family and friends at the family property in Skidway Lake. She is survived by one son; Kristopher C. Harris and his husband/partner;...
Irene L. Cosbitt
Apr 26, 2010
Irene L. Cosbitt, Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully on April 26, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Born to the late Bernhardt and Bertha (Danbert) Putzig on May 10, 1916 in Hawks, Michigan. Loving wife to Alfred F. Cosbitt for 69 years. The Family moved to Bay City in 1955. Surviving is her Hisband, Alfred, their child...
Rena M. Hartley
Apr 25, 2010
Mrs. Hartley passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Age 84 years. The daughter Benjamin and Minnie (Pappin) LaVigne was born June 3, 1925 in Alcona Township, Michigan. Mrs. Hartley was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the St. Martha Circle. She retired from the Bay City Public Schools as a cook and was...
Hugo F. Jankens
Apr 25, 2010
Mr. Jankens passed away Sunday afternoon, April 25, 2010. Age 91 years. The son of Paul and Bertha (Himmler) Jankens was born November 15, 1918, in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Jankens was a member of Beaver Zion Lutheran Church in Auburn and in his life was also a very active member of Zion Lutheran and Mt. Olive Lutheran congregations, Bay City,...
Mason William Grant Smith
Apr 25, 2010
Baby Mason William Grant Smith passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. He was born Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Saginaw, MI. He is survived by his father; Ronald A. Smith Jr. and his mother; Jennifer M. Miller, two sisters; Shaylyn Marie Powers and Mykenzie Lynn Smith, one brother; Ronald Alexander Smith III. Funeral Services...
Patricia J. Story
Apr 24, 2010
Patricia passed away Saturday April 24, 2010 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City following a lengthy illness, age 68. The daughter of the late Robert H. & Shirley L. (LaFayette) Hines, she was born July 27, 1941 in Detroit. Patricia is survived by her husband James W. Story; daughter, Lisa Turner of Sebewaing; step-son, Tim Story of Dandridge,...
Robert G. Smith
Apr 23, 2010
Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Friday night April 23, 2010 at Covenant Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw, age 77. The son of the late Clifford & Edna (Coones) Smith, he was born February 20, 1933 in Pigeon and had served his country in the US Army. Robert was a truck driver with Tanner & Dailey and then...
Georgia V. Klei
Apr 23, 2010
Mrs. Klei passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Brian's House. Age 93 years. She was born December 14, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law; Karren (Paul) Foster-Reagh and Penny Holland both of Bay City, seven grandchildren; Lisa (Chris) Severs, Peter (Rosemarie) Klei, Don (Jean)...
Clara B. Ritzler
Apr 22, 2010
Clara Ritzler passed away peacefully Thursday April 22, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center, age 89. She was born December 30, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York to Karl Ritzler and Anna (Schmidt) Ritzler. At age 7, Clara moved to Bay City with her father after her mother's death and was raised by her father and step mother Rose Kipfmiller Ritzler....
Emily (Schmidt) Manning
Apr 20, 2010
Mrs. Manning passed away early Tuesday morning April 20, 2010 at her home with her family by her side, age 96. The daughter of the late Fred & Elizabeth (Freisorger) Schmidt, she was born June 1, 1913 in Bay City. Emily was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was also a member of Prestolite 426 Retirees. On June 1,...
Jeffrey Dennis Westphal
Apr 20, 2010
Jeffrey passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his residence. Age 50 years. He was born September 11, 1959 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Jeff graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1977 and retired from the Boilermakers Local # 169 as a boilermaker. He is survived by one son; Jordan Jeffrey Westphal,...
Anna E. Bauer
Apr 19, 2010
Anna E. Bauer passed away peacefully Monday afternoon April 19, 2010 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Age 96 years. Anna Elizabeth, the youngest child of Michael and Maria (Burk) Lutz was born on December 24, 1913 in Freeland, MI. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and retired from the former Farmer Peet's Company. She is survived by her...
