Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Matthew Kerr

Matthew Kerr

Jan 11, 2022

Matthew passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland at the age of 93 years. He was born in Bay City on February 19, 1928, to the late Matthew and Margaret (Irving) Kerr. He proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Airforce. He married the former Margaret Trelewski in Bay...

Verne Hatch

Verne Hatch

Jan 11, 2022

Verne passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Medilodge of Midland at the age of 96 years. He was born in Newport, Maine on January 16, 1925 to the late Eugene and Flossie (Braley) Hatch. Verne married Violette on October 12, 1963 and she preceded him in death on April 15, 2009 after 45 years of marriage. He worked and...

Elda Lee Benecke (Ramsey)

Elda Lee Benecke (Ramsey)

Jan 9, 2022

God has blessed Elda Benecke, who was called to her heavenly home on January 9, 2022 with family at her side. Elda was born on August 25, 1941 in Maryland to Playford and Eleanor (Baker) Ramsey and moved to Michigan as a young girl. Following her mother's death, she was lovingly raised by her aunt "mom" Hazel (Ramsey) and Nathan...

Herbert Junior Willard "Herb"

Herbert Junior Willard "Herb"

Jan 8, 2022

Herb passed away on January 8th, 2022 at home with family at his side. Herbert J. Willard was born to Herbert and Eva (Lederer) Willard on October 13, 1934, in Bay City Michigan. He never knew his father, who passed away before he was born. As a result, he had a very special relationship with his brother Clifford, who often...

Sandra Yvonne Treichel

Sandra Yvonne Treichel

Jan 8, 2022

Sandra passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital at the age of 83. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 24, 1938 to the late Melvin and Emiline (Anderson) Mueller. Sandra Enjoyed reading about history, and spending time with her family. She loved when her granddaughters would visit and stay with her. Sandra is...

Marlene M. Peplinski

Marlene M. Peplinski

Jan 7, 2022

Marlene passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region, at the age of 82. The daughter of the late Lloyd and Nellie (Wieschowski) Peplinski was born May 5, 1939 in Alpena, Michigan. Marlene was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. She graduated from Visitation High School, went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree from Madonna University...

Lorraine M. Peplinski

Lorraine M. Peplinski

Jan 7, 2022

Lorraine passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 84. The daughter of the late Albin and Virginia (Wirgowski) Walthers was born January 31, 1937 in Bay City, Michigan. Lorraine started every morning and ended each day with her daily devotionals and prayers. She enjoyed shopping, doing crossword puzzles and word searches, checking...

Karen A. Dufresne

Karen A. Dufresne

Jan 4, 2022

Karen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in My-Michigan Health Center, Midland at the age of 57. She was born in Bay City, On September 23, 1964 to the late Kenneth Sr. and Judith Annette (Buzzard) Dufresne. Karen enjoyed playing games on her computer, shopping at Walmart and Sam's Club, Walking, and spending time with her family and...

Norine W. Arnold

Norine W. Arnold

Jan 1, 2022

Norine passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side at the age of 95 years. She was born in Bay City on January 17, 1926, to the late Otto and Anna (Warsaw) Witzke. On May 14, 1949, she married Elmer G. Arnold and they were married for 65 years until he passed away...

Philip Zimmer

Philip Zimmer

Dec 31, 2021

Philip D. Zimmer passed away December 31, 2021 at the age of 38. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He made a difference in the lives of most everyone he met. Phil was the "go to" person for his family and friends. He always showed up, had your back, gave to those...

Tammara Lynn O'Connor

Tammara Lynn O'Connor

Dec 29, 2021

Tammara was welcomed to the mansion her Father built for her in heaven on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the age of 75 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on December 28, 1946, to the late Edward and Lorraine (Krukowski) Gifford. Tammara graduated from Caseville High School in 1965 and attended Delta College. On November 6, 1965, she married...

Charles Edward LaLonde

Charles Edward LaLonde

Dec 28, 2021

Charles passes away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 95 years. He was born in Bay City on November 23, 1926 to the late Gilbert and Agnes (Sauve) LaLonde. He married the former Ruth Nantais on August 28, 1948 in Detroit and she passed away on December 27, 2015...

Lou Ann Phillips

Lou Ann Phillips

Dec 28, 2021

Lou Ann passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 74. She was born April 18, 1947 to the late May Ballor-Leahy-James in Bay City, Michigan. Lou Ann enjoyed doing ceramics, staining glass, sewing, gardening, fishing, camping, traveling, going to concerts with her friends, going to her...

Eloise Loretta Lisk

Eloise Loretta Lisk

Dec 27, 2021

Eloise passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Bay Medical Care Facility at the age of 93 years. She was born in Bay City on March 11, 1928 to the late Harold and Matilda (Gottleber) Heitzig. On March 31, 1951 she married Harold F. Lisk, and he preceded her in death on August 28, 1993 after 42 years of...

Robert G. Piasecki Jr.

Robert G. Piasecki Jr.

Dec 26, 2021

On December 26, 2021 Robert Gerald Piasecki Jr. gained his wings and was welcomed into heaven. Robert was born on October 5, 1980 to Robert Gerald Piaseck Sr. and Carla (Martens) Piasecki. Rob brought the light into everyone's life with his good heart, open arms and open house.  Rob enjoyed four wheeling, going mud bogging, tubing and fishing. Most of...

Jamie Lynn Carnley

Jamie Lynn Carnley

Dec 23, 2021

Jamie Lynn Carnley was born on April 16, 1976 in Bay City, Mi and was taken home to the Lord in the arms of her father on December 23, 2021. Jamie was a wonderful friend, neighbor, sister, daughter and mother. She loved to cook, craft, go to concerts, music, life and could always go for a slurpee. She had an...

Florence Geraldine (Pawlak) Lawrence

Florence Geraldine (Pawlak) Lawrence

Dec 23, 2021

Mrs. Lawrence passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Ashley Court of Brighton Assisted Living at the age of 100. She was born November 6, 1921 to the late Nicholas "Michael" and Francis (Staszak) Pawlak in Bay City, Michigan. Florence was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who not only was an excellent cook and seamstress, loved to travel and...

Joann M. Krueger

Joann M. Krueger

Dec 23, 2021

Mrs. Krueger passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Plainview Assisted Living at the age of 70. The daughter of the late Thomas and Albina (Tardiff) Densmore was born January 10, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan. Joann was a preschool teacher at Faith Lutheran School, she loved camping, spending time with people, where she was a second mom and...

Jean Audrey Behrmann

Jean Audrey Behrmann

Dec 22, 2021

Jean passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at New Hope Bay Assisted Living in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 89. She was born to the late Glenn and Esther (McClure) Weigle on July 15, 1932 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Jean was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. She was also...

Lorraine F. Roth

Lorraine F. Roth

Dec 22, 2021

Roth, Lorraine F. Bay City, Michigan Lorraine passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Bay City Comfort Care with her family by her side, at the age of 87. The daughter of the late Floyd and Donna (Buck) Neveau was born October 19, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Lorraine was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She enjoyed...

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