Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Marjorie Lynn Atherton
May 19, 2021
Marjorie was born sixth in line of eight siblings in the family of Norbert and Betty Walther and was well known for her "Big Heart." She was welcomed home by her parents and four siblings and leaves two sisters, a brother, her fiancé and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place per Marge's wishes. For those who whish...
Charles A. Stewart
May 18, 2021
Mr. Stewart passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at New Hope Valley at the age of 89. The son of the late James Stewart and Ella (Roggow) Thornton was born May 12, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan. Charles served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war and worked for C&O Railroad until his retirement in 1993. Charles liked the...
Terry Allen Gauthier
May 16, 2021
Terry A. Gauthier passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his residence at the age of 74 years. Private burial will take place in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements made by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.
Joan "Joann" Carol Siminski
May 15, 2021
Mrs. Siminski passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Carriage House at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Walter and Madonna Harhala was born May 5, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Joan was a supervisor at Kmart for 22 years. In 1956 she married Richard Siminski and he passed away on June 6, 2020, she...
Lorraine Genevieve Cygan
May 14, 2021
Lorraine Genevieve Cygan, aged 89, from Bay City, Michigan passed away suddenly May 13, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Alice (Buechler) and Eugene Cygan on December 4, 1931, and resided in the Bay City area most of her life. She attended Central High School and earned her diploma from John Glenn later in...
Michael R. Howay
May 14, 2021
Mike passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 72. The son of the late George and Mary (Bradley) Howay was born on March 15, 1949 in Pigeon, Michigan. Mike was a member of Peoples Baptist Church and enjoyed playing the guitar and playing sports with his grandchildren. He was a professional grandpa...
Michael J. Grusecki
May 8, 2021
Michael Grusecki, 66, of Bay City, passed away on May 8, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center Harrison in Saginaw, MI. Mr. Grusecki was born April 19, 1955, in Bay City, MI., to Walter and Veronica (Coupie) Grusecki. Michael graduated John Glenn Highschool in 1973. He loved all aspects of sports; from playing, coaching his children's teams, to refereeing various sports...
David A. Wisniewski
May 7, 2021
David Allen Wisniewski, age 59 of Bay City, MI passed away unexpectedly on May 7th, 2021. During his time of passing, he was surrounded by his daughters and a close friend. He was born in Bay City, MI on April 4th, 1962 to Eugene and Vina (Huntley) Wisniewski, graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1980, and married his...
Beatrice L. Beecher
May 7, 2021
Beatrice passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 90. She was born in Bay City on July 19, 1930 to the late Benjamin and Elvy (Garrow) Wells. Beatrice graduated from St. James Catholic High School in 1948. She married the love of her life George R. Beecher on June 24, 1948 and he...
Nancy Trueblood
May 5, 2021
Mrs. Trueblood passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 85. The daughter of the late H. Merrill and Dorothy (Sturts) Bowman was born April 5, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. Nancy retired as a Registered Nurse and enjoyed gardening, taking her dogs for a walk and going to the beach. Nancy is...
Pamela K. Adcock
May 5, 2021
Pamela passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 71. She was born on December 3, 1949 to the late Frank and Arlene (Bowers) Buda in Bay City, Michigan. Pamela enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing, planning, and drawing. She loved the Detroit Tigers and was a major Coca-Cola collector. Pamela was an LPN for 40...
Elenora D. Verellen
May 4, 2021
Elenora passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Ascension St. Mary's Standish, Michigan at the age of 94 years. She was born on January 4, 1927 in Bay City to the late Everett and Ella (Ostermann) Wood. On September 23, 1950 she married Louis D. Verellen and they were married for 42 years until his passing on April 26, 1993....
Phyllis L. Malke
May 2, 2021
Phyllis passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at New Hope Bay at the age of 92 years. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 22, 1929 to the late Clifford and Myrtle (Marston) Broxholm. Phyllis married Thomas Malke on March 31, 1989 in Bay City and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2019. She was a...
Betty A. Hetherington (VanOchten)
Apr 29, 2021
Betty passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at her home with her family by her side at the age of 74. She was born on April 7, 1947 in Pinconning, Michigan to the late Bernard and Marion (Badour) VanOchten. Betty was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Parish. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, car shows, fairs, races especially NASCAR,...
Rosella "Rose" Nietzke
Apr 28, 2021
Rose passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Pomeroy Skilled Nursing Home at the age of 93 years. Burial has taken place in Floral Gardens Cemetery and no services will be held. Arrangements made by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.
Kim Francis Whalen
Apr 28, 2021
Kim passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Covenant Cooper, Saginaw from COVID-19. He was 62 years old and peacefully was called to the Lord with friends and family by his side. He was born in Bay City, MI on October 8, 1958, to the late Francis and Vivian (King) Whalen. Kim attended Akron-Fairgrove High School Class of 1976. He...
Alice V. Briggs
Apr 27, 2021
Alice passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021 at her home, with her family by her side at the age of 80. She was born on January 24, 1941 to the late Harold and Garnetta (Colby) Dishaw in Bay City, Michigan. Alice loved knitting, crocheting and playing bingo. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing card games with...
Francisco S. Gonzales
Apr 26, 2021
Frankie passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region following a brief illness, at the age of 61. He was born May 5, 1959 in Bay City, Michigan. He was employed at G.M. Powertrain Bay City-Plant. Frankie loved spending time with his grandchildren, enjoyed golfing and was an avid music fan and especially enjoyed listening to Bob...
Howard Paul Ruegsegger
Apr 26, 2021
Howard passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 66. He was born July 9, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Elaine (Schweitzer) Ruegsegger. Howard stated his own two businesses the Ruegsegger Agency Insurance and C.T. Transport. He was a member of the Midland...
Michael A. McMillan
Apr 25, 2021
Mr. McMillan passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at McLaren Flint at the age of 73. The son of the late James and Leona (Cavanaugh) McMillan was born October 3, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan. Michael was a longtime employee of General Motors before his retirement. Michael is survived by his brother, James (Judith) McMillan; nieces, Janet McMillan and...
