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Ronald "Ron" J. Collier

Ronald "Ron" J. Collier

Feb 2, 2025

Ron was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 87. He was born March 7, 1937 in Essexville, Michigan to the late Russel and Regina (Vermeesch) Collier. On November 12, 1960, he married Marilyn Hanover and they were married for...

Nathan Benson Frye

Nathan Benson Frye

Feb 1, 2025

Nathan passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 30. He was born March 2, 1994 to Keith and Patsy (Rivard) Frye in Bay City, Michigan. Nathan enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, always had a natural born talent playing drums and loved to spend time with his family.

Nathan is survived by his mother, Patsy Frye; brother, Jacob...

Eloize "Effie" Thiel

Eloize "Effie" Thiel

Jan 31, 2025

Eloize “Effie” Thiel, 83, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Effie was born on May 23, 1941 in Bay City to the late Aloysius and Blanche Delestowicz. Effie was a longtime member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her church community and family, and appreciated the loyal companionship of her...

Carol K. Lange

Carol K. Lange

Jan 31, 2025

Carol passed away Friday, January 31, 2024 at her residence at the age of 81. The daughter of the late Jerome and Lutie (Armstrong) Wilson was born, October 13, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan. Carol enjoyed golfing, fishing, painting and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren creating many lasting memories.

 

Carol is survived by her children, Thomas Jerome Lange,...

Eugene "Butch" L. Waibel

Eugene "Butch" L. Waibel

Jan 29, 2025

Eugene “Butch” Waibel, a man of deep passion, generosity, and unwavering love, passed away on January 29, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished him most. He was 79 years old.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Marie (Wieland) and George Waibel, his brothers Mark and Ned Waibel, his brother-in-law Ron Weiss, and his first wife, Linda (Taylor). He is...

Timothy C. Wegener

Timothy C. Wegener

Jan 29, 2025

Timothy passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at McLaren Flint Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 67. He was born December 2, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Earl and Geraldine (Madaj) Wegener. Timothy enjoyed golfing, bowling and loved being a member of the Men’s club at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church.

 

Timothy is...

Geraldine E. Stieve

Geraldine E. Stieve

Jan 28, 2025

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Bay City Comfort Care with her family by her side at the age of 99. The daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Hoerauf) Behmlander was born December 31, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan. She married Russell Stieve of Auburn, April 30, 1949 at...

Jefferey E. Yates

Jefferey E. Yates

Jan 26, 2025

Jeff passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025, at his family home in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 57. He was born November 7, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan. Jeff grew up in Freeland, Michigan, he was a 1986 graduate of Freeland High School. He owned and operated Freedom Clean, his carpet cleaning business, with his wife Jennifer, and...

Carol Lynn Wenglikowski

Carol Lynn Wenglikowski

Jan 25, 2025

Carol Lynn Wenglikowski passed away peacefully at her home on January 25, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on October 12, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan, Carol dedicated 29 years of her life to the food service industry for Bay City Schools, where she was known for her warm smile and a willingness to help all. She then worked...

Marilyn J. Louchart

Marilyn J. Louchart

Jan 24, 2025

Marilyn passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Bayfield Assisted Living at the age of 83. The daughter of the late Robert and Norma (Genge) Steadman was born February 1, 1941 in Harrisville, Michigan. Marilyn was a charter member of the former Christ United Methodist Church which is now Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of the...

Barbara Ann Rice

Barbara Ann Rice

Jan 23, 2025

Barbara passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at HealthSource Saginaw at the age of 69. She was born on April 13, 1955 in Tawas, Michigan. She was a music teacher and loved every moment of it, it was her true passion. She also loved going camping and going on adventures.

Barbara is survived by her son, Ryan Charboneau; music...

David Bernard Szutkowski

David Bernard Szutkowski

Jan 21, 2025

Szutkowski, David B. Bay City, Michigan. David B. Szutkowski age 86, passed away peacefully January 21, 2025 at Sheffield Bay in Bay City, Michigan. The son of the late Bernard and Eleanor (Sieja) Szutkowski, was born on July 17, 1938 in Bay City. Dave attended T.L. Handy High School and went on to serve his country with the U.S. Army....

Donald R. Brissette

Donald R. Brissette

Jan 19, 2025

Donald passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 80. The son of the late Raymond and DellMae (Leonard) Brissette was born August 26, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan. Donald served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald was family...

Dorine A. Auernhammer

Dorine A. Auernhammer

Jan 19, 2025

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Bay Valley House at the age of 94. The daughter of the late Jacob and Alvina (Schwab) Appold was born September 17, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan. Dorine was an avid sports fan and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust,...

Doris Delena LaRocque

Doris Delena LaRocque

Jan 19, 2025

Doris Delena (Wilson) LaRocque of Bay City, Michigan, our beloved Mother, Grandmother., Great Grandmother and sister passed away peacefully with her family at her side on January 19, 2025. Doris was born in Brimley, Michigan on August 26, 1929 to the late Austin and Martha (Gilroy) Wilson. She graduated from Brimley High School in 1946 and North Eastern School of...

Sherry A. Dominowski

Sherry A. Dominowski

Jan 19, 2025

Sherry passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Auburn, Michigan, at the age of 59. The daughter of the late Robert V. and Sherry R. (Piotrowski) Dominowski was born August 3, 1965 in Bay City, Michigan. Sherry was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as Postal Carrier. The greatest love in Sherry’s life was spending...

Allen Joseph McPhee

Allen Joseph McPhee

Jan 13, 2025

Allen passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Close to Home Assisted Living in Bay City at the age of 82. He was born on August 4, 1942 to the late Elmer and Bernadine McPhee in Bay City, Michigan. He enjoyed watching sports and he loved El Camino’s.

Allen is survived by his sisters, Dorothy McPhee-Murphy and Carol McPhee;...

Patricia M. Quantz

Patricia M. Quantz

Jan 13, 2025

Patricia passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Covenant HealthCare – Harrison at the age of 84. The daughter of the late Otto and Lucille (Tomczak) Steve was born June 14, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan. Patricia was an avid reader and loved playing cards, bingo, shopping and traveling, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her...

Thomas John Ash

Thomas John Ash

Jan 10, 2025

Thomas John Ash, born on November 4, 1959 in Alpena, Michigan, to Patricia Jo Ash, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2025, after a short battle with illness. He was 65 years old.

Thomas is lovingly remembered by his significant other, Julie Tomlinson; his three daughter, Jamie (Keith) Szostek, Sara (Bob) Richardson, and Raelynn Kaufmann; and his 16 grandchildren:...

Kari Sue Aikens

Kari Sue Aikens

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Aikens passed away, Thursday, January 9, 2025 at MyMichigan Hospital. At the request of Kari, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

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