Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Wayne M. Marcet
Jun 3, 2022
Wayne passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 78. He was born January 7, 1944 to the late Emil and Eda (Taylor) Marcet in Flint, Michigan. Wayne loved drag racing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. Wayne is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris...
Victor M. Matuszewski "Chip"
Jun 2, 2022
Chip passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side, at the age of 60. He was born June 25, 1961 to the late Victor and Marie (Berthiaume) Matuszewski in Bay City, Michigan. Chip loved helping others, but he also enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, grilling, playing piano, working out at the gym, spending...
Joseph Michael Bielinski
May 29, 2022
Joseph Michael Bielinski Bay City, Michigan Joseph passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Colonnades Assisted Living Center at the age of 93. He was born to the late Joseph and Mary (Kotewa) Bielinski on December 8, 1928, in Bay City, Michigan. Joseph was a very proud Veteran and served in World War II and the Korean...
Tom Kocks
May 26, 2022
Mr. Kocks passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 75. Tom was born June 9, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan. Tom was a dedicated member and usher at Corpus Christi Parish and was retired from the Bay County Road Commission. He was a fastpitch softball pitcher for 20 years, loved...
Mary Pricilla Schweitzer
May 25, 2022
Mary Priscilla (Pert) Schweitzer (Doan) went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Born on February 26, 1922 in Bay City Michigan to Herman and Grace Doan the middle of 5 children, she lived to celebrate her 100th birthday. On September 25, 1948, Pert married the love of her life Leonard Schweitzer and started married life in a...
Charlene T. Werner
May 24, 2022
Mrs. Werner passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living at the age of 87. The daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Ouillette) Fortier was born August 10, 1934 in Manistee, Michigan. Mrs. Werner was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and enjoyed crafting, camping, gardening, bowling, cribbage and dancing, but most of all she...
Joseph J. Gillisse
May 22, 2022
Mr. Gillisse passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Close to Home Assisted Living at the age of 96. The son of the late Johanna and Ella (Frost) Gillisse was born on September 2, 1925 in Bancroft, Michigan. Mr. Gillisse served in the U.S. Navy, was retired from Industrial Brownhoist and enjoyed playing golf. Joseph is survived by his...
Marie S. Piotrowski
May 21, 2022
Piotrowski, Marie Sophia (Knoerr) Bay City, Turner and Tawas, Michigan December 20, 1936 - May 21, 2022 Marie was born to the late Walter and Ida (Feinauer) Knoerr the third of seven children. She was raised in the Lutheran faith and growing up she was taught a good work ethic, to care and respect for others, to have integrity and...
Gordon Gardyko
May 21, 2022
Gordon passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Toni and Trish House at the age of 69. He was born on January 20, 1953 to the late Daniel and Doris (Carter) Gardyko in Saginaw, Michigan. Gordon enjoyed fishing, photography listening to music and reading. Gordon is survived by his two nephews, Michael Gardyko and Thomas Gardyko; sister, Luanne Scott; four...
Gloria A. Gittins
May 16, 2022
Gloria A. Gittins one of twelve children born to the late William and Ella (DuRussel) Markel passed away peacefully at Brian's House on Monday, May 16, 2022. Gloria was a retired nurse at Bay Medical Center, a business owner and a member of the Eastern Stars. In her spare time, she enjoyed golfing, boating, riding motor cycles, playing the mandolin,...
John Dennis Coupie Jr.
May 15, 2022
John passed away, Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 62. He was born on April 6, 1960 to John and Patricia (Stapish) Coupie in Bay City, Michigan. John was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus #414 and worked for Care Enroll for many years where he worked...
Alan Michael Valliere
May 14, 2022
Alan passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 65. He was born on September 13, 1956 to the late Donald and Madeline (Kuch) Valliere in Bay City, Michigan. Alan enjoyed fixing cars, riding his Harley Davidson's, going to the casino, playing Keno, drinking his coffee and...
Jeanette Laracey
May 14, 2022
Jeanette Laracey, of Linwood and Bay City, Michigan, died after a brief illness. Growing up during the Great Depression shaped her into the frugal yet generous person she was. Unable to pursue higher education herself due to family circumstances, she was proud that her four children graduated from college and earned advanced degrees. She was an astute businesswoman, buying, selling,...
Timothy Allen Kolka
May 14, 2022
Timothy Allen Kolka, 42, of Brooksville, Florida, was called to heaven on May 14, 2022. Though he left this world far too soon, he has left a lasting impression on so many and the memories will be left to cherish. Tim was born on June 21, 1979 in Bay City, Michigan where he later attended T.L. Handy High School. He...
Eugenia "Jean" E. Westenburg
May 13, 2022
Mrs. Westenburg passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 96. The daughter of the late Casmier and Clara (Tomczak) Grochowski was born December 11, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Westenburg retired from Bay Valley as an executive housekeeper, an avid bingo player, member of the F.O.E. Arie 1010...
Laura L. Douglas
May 12, 2022
Laura passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 62 years. She was born in Redford, Michigan on August 15, 1959 to the late Raymond and Marjorie (St Claire) Taffs. Laura was an active board member at Bay City First Nazarene Church and a leader in Celebrate Recovery. She was always the first to...
Joel R. Robinson "Randy"
May 11, 2022
Joel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at From the Heart Assisted Living in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 76. He was born on April 30, 1946 to the late Robert and Jeanette (Ditt) Robinson in Elmhurst, Illinois. Joel loved racing motorcycles, going hunting and fishing. He also liked building model cars. Most importantly, he loved...
Gary R. Jump
May 11, 2022
Gary passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region with his family by his side at the age of 80. He was born July 6, 1941 to the late Raymond and Eleanor (Gail) Jump in Bay City, Michigan. Gary was a dedicated member at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish and was an usher for many years. He enjoyed fishing,...
Janet Kay Brown
May 9, 2022
Janet passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Bayfield Assisted Living at the age of 81. She was born on August 19, 1940 in Clare, Michigan to the late Berthel and Isabella (Siel) Jackson. Janet retired from Walmart after 23 years. She truly enjoyed working with the customers and meeting people every day. She loved going to Colorado...
Patrick "Pat" H. Kretz
May 8, 2022
Patrick (Pat) H. Kretz passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at his home in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 62. He was born on March 13th, 1960 to the late Herman and Florence (Shields) Kretz in Saginaw, Michigan. He worked at Consumers Energy for 37 years in Substation Repair and Gas Services, retiring in 2015. He was...
