Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Galen M. Beauch
Dec 8, 2022
Galen passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his residence at the age of 64. The son of the late Merle and Hedwig (Cholger) Beauch was born April 7, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. Galen graduated from John Glen High School in 1976, was an Eagle Scout and took first place in the Plymouth Trouble Shooting Contest in 1976. He...
Elizabeth A. Schnell "Betty"
Dec 7, 2022
Betty Schnell age 72, of Bay City, Michigan was a loving wife to her late husband Russ Schnell, a wonderfully supportive mother of three, and loving Nana of five grandchildren. She passed away on Wednesday December 7, of 2022. Betty was enjoying the weather and beloved company at her residence in Apache Junction Arizona at the time of her passing....
James J. Curphy
Dec 4, 2022
Our loving husband and father passed over on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 58. The son of the late Ralph and Jessie (Guyott) Curphy was born April 28, 1964 in Bay City, Michigan. James worked for Dow Chemical for 24 years, was an avid hunter, loved being outdoors and always put his family...
Judith A. Rabadue
Dec 2, 2022
Judith passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Brittany Manor Nursing Home at the age of 80 years. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 21, 1942 to the late Joseph and Harriet (Cole) Rabadue. Judith worked as an emergency nurse for many years at General Hospital in Bay City and went on to work as a nurse...
George E. Watson Jr.
Dec 1, 2022
Mr. Watson passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 71. George was born January 29, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan to the late George Sr. and Dora (Winters) Watson. Mr. Watson enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Mr. Watson is survived by his children,...
Michael R. Hill
Nov 26, 2022
Mr. Hill passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79. The son of the late Albert and Helen (Dean) Hill was born July 13, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan. Michael served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. Michael loved playing board games...
Gene A. Gillette
Nov 26, 2022
Gene Arnel Gillette, of Bay City, died on November 26, 2022 at Brian's House Hospice following a six-year brave and determined battle with cancer. Gene was born on April 28, 1941 to Donald and Marjorie (Brown) Gillette in Bay City, and was raised in Standish, MI. Gene lived a life full of adventure, accomplishment, and love. He graduated from Arenac...
Loretta Margaret Kohn
Nov 25, 2022
Loretta passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 89. She was born on January 18, 1933 to the late John and Mary (Lutz) Kolb in Bay City, Michigan. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed making quilts for the Lutheran World Relief. Loretta worked for many years at...
Vernon Ronald Veit II "Sonny"
Nov 24, 2022
Vernon Ronald Veit II (Sonny), a resident of Auburn Fields Memory Care facility died on November 24, 2022, a natural result of his aging process. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Marilyn Margaret Veit. Per his burial wishes, cremation with a family visitation will take place. He was raised as an only child, but fathered and is survived...
Sue Ann Hodder
Nov 24, 2022
Sue passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family at the age of 71. The daughter of the late William and Ruth (Ryman) Nutt was born January 1, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan. Sue enjoyed spending time on her boat fishing, going to the casino, her dog Mr. B, traveling and sitting on her...
Patrick J. Hine
Nov 21, 2022
Patrick passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 65. The son of the late Roy and Ruth (Grauerr) Hine was born May 16, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan. Patrick enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and anything outdoors, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Patrick is survived by his...
Marilyn R. Ballard
Nov 21, 2022
Marilyn Ruth (Botkins) Ballard was born on October 20, 1941 to Malcolm 'Hap' and Della Botkins in Caro, Michigan. She went to her eternal rest on November 21, 2022 at the age of 81. She began her journey of faith with her Baptism on November 9, 1941 and then claimed that faith as her own on her Confirmation June 5,...
Sharon M. Kukla
Nov 18, 2022
Sharon passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 79 years. She was born in Bay City on March 23, 1943 to the late Boyce and Marguerite (Mulholland) Doan. Sharon married Donald "Kookie" Kukla on August 10, 2002 in Bay City and spent 21 years together until his passing on August 4, 2021. She...
Beverly Ann (Ashmun) Donahue
Nov 16, 2022
Beverly Ann (Ashmun) Donahue passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on November 16, 2022 at McLaren Bay Regional Center. Beverly was such a kind and giving soul, dedicating her life to providing for and supporting her family. Her greatest joys in life were that of being a mother to her two daughters and a grandmother to her...
Elaine G. Bender
Nov 16, 2022
Elaine passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living at the age of 91 years. She was born in Bay City on February 28, 1931 to the late Carl and Beatrice (Roby) Nelson. Elaine married Donald Bender on November 1, 1968 and they were married for 50 years until he passed away on December 2, 2018....
Robert C. Brown
Nov 16, 2022
Robert passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his residence at the age of 70 years. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Calvin and Louise (Wolkens) Brown. Robert worked with his step father, Robert Jacobs at Associated Heating in Bay City as a young man, he then proudly served his country in the United States Navy as...
Randall Lee Talaga
Nov 15, 2022
Randall "Randy" Talaga passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at the age of 66 years. He was born in Bay City on March 9, 1956 to the late Robert Talaga and Betty (Tomczak) Long. He began working as a young man at Michigan Sugar Company and continued for over 40 years until he retired, and he...
Patricia Ann Wilson
Nov 15, 2022
Patricia passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 93. She was born July 24, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank Ross Smiley and Ruth Violet (Johnson) Smiley. Patricia graduated high school from Bay City Central. After high school, Patricia attended Central Michigan where she completed...
Arney J. Schmidt
Nov 13, 2022
Arney passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Toni and Trish House with his family by his side at the age of 82. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 3, 1940. Arney proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a devoted member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church for 55 years. he enjoyed...
Candy Jo Cruz
Nov 11, 2022
Candy passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at McLaren Macomb at the age of 46. She was born on July 11, 1976 to Ronald and Pamela (Rusho) Lee in Saginaw, Michigan. She had a beautiful smile that would light up the room as well as her personality. She had the kindest soul and was always so considerate of others....
