Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Eugene R. Bowdish
Feb 12, 2021
Eugene passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 95 on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born in Maynard, Iowa on June 12, 1925 to the late Floyd and Anna Bowdish. On July 11, 1983 he married Mary Ann and enjoyed 36 years together before her passing in 2019. After serving in the U.S....
Lillian Kolka
Feb 12, 2021
Lillian Kolka decided to spend Valentine's Day with her husband Alvin Kolka this year. She was born November 5, 1930 to the Late Steve and Victoria (Zaucha) Barnella in Bay City, Michigan. On September 23rd in 1950, she married Alvin Kolka in grayling, Michigan. She worked 35 years as a practical nurse at Samaritan and General Hospital. She was a...
Arlene Ruth Obermiller
Feb 9, 2021
Arlene passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Bayfield Assisted Living at the age of 92 years. She was born on September 25, 1928 to the late Louis and Sylvia (Knoodle) Gary. Arlene married Arlin F. Obermiller on June 26, 1948 and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2006. Arlene worked for over 25 years for Peoples National...
George J. LaCourt
Feb 8, 2021
George passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 78 years. George was born on December 16, 1942 in Bay City to the late Wesley and Eleanor (Koenigs) LaCourt. He married the former Elaine Witek on August 2, 1969 and she passed away on September 12, 2017. George worked for Defoe Shipbuilding Company for nine years and retired...
Joseph "Joey" M. Carlson
Feb 5, 2021
My Beautiful son, Joseph will never be forgotten, for his smile and kindness. He was always there for his sister and brothers for whatever they needed. His father and I adored him, because he gave us such joy. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years, performed in the Silent Drill Team and performed before the Queen of...
Jack E. Norton
Feb 4, 2021
Jack passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 44. Jack was born October 3, 1976 in Bay City, Michigan. He enjoyed anything outdoors, camping, fishing, listening to all types of music, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family especially his children. Jack is survived by his wife, Jessica Norton; four children,...
Chad Michael Lawler
Feb 2, 2021
Chad passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at St. Josephs Hospital in Tawas, Michigan at the age of 34. At the request of the family cremation has taken place and no services are being planned. For online condolences please visit www.gephartfuneralhome.com
Norma "Jean" Pacholke
Feb 2, 2021
Jean passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Symphony of Tri Cities at the age of 91 years. She was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on February 19, 1929 to the late Peter and Grace (Peyton) Block. Jean was a member of St. Bartholomew Ev. Lutheran Church. On June 28, 1947 she married Richard Pacholke and he preceded her in death...
Allan L. Donaldson
Feb 1, 2021
Allan passed away Monday, February 01, 2021 at Brian's House with his family by his side at the age of 65. He was born May 19, 1955 in Fontainebleau, France to the late Richard and Rita (Jakubczak) Donaldson. Allan enjoyed hunting, fishing, loved his two dogs Sassy and Lily, playing soccer and football, watching sports and spending time with his...
Harold Otto Joitke
Jan 30, 2021
Harold passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Bay City Comfort Care at the age of 80. Born in Bay City, Michigan on February 17, 1940 to the late Otto and Lydia (Laubhan) Joitke. Harold was an active and generous member at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing. Harold is survived by his...
Fred D. Klemm
Jan 30, 2021
Fred passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 64 years. He was born in Bay City on July 11, 1956 to Alfred and Diata (Neuman) Klemm. Fred enjoyed working on cars and was a jack of all trades. He loved to ride his motorcycle, watch football and golf and spend time with his...
Christine A. Robinson
Jan 30, 2021
Christine passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Toni and Trish House with her family by her side at the age of 50 years. Christine was born April 4, 1970 in Bay City, Michigan to Tom and Gretchen (Diehl) Lebsack. She graduated from Handy High School. Christine obtained her Master's degree in Education from SVSU. She enjoyed teaching her students...
Marlene R. Willard
Jan 29, 2021
Marlene passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on August 9th, 1935 to Harry and Esther Pierson. Being one of 6 children and many cousins, she grew up surrounded with laughter. She learned to sew as a child and enjoyed participating in her mother's sewing club, The Stichers, until...
June M. Phelps
Jan 28, 2021
Mrs. Phelps passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper at the age of 85. The daughter of the late Joseph and Lillie (Bristol) Sova was born August 24, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Phelps was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and she enjoyed swimming at Delta, knitting, cooking, going to the casino and...
Erwin H. Hoerauf
Jan 28, 2021
Erwin passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Close To Home, Bay City at the age of 94 years. He was born in Bay City on January 25, 1927 to the late Herbert and Clara (Maurer) Hoerauf. He married the former Elvira Knoerr on January 13, 1951 and she passed away on August 13, 2015. He proudly served his country...
Bernadine "Bunny" Schultz
Jan 27, 2021
Bunny passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2020 at Close To Home Assisted Living at the age of 93 years. She was born in Bay City on January 7, 1928 to the late Maurice and Lula (Jean) Auger. On April 29, 1950 she married Norman Schultz and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2002. Bunny was a member of...
Kenneth L. "Ken" Moore
Jan 27, 2021
Ken passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Brian's House, at the age of 80. The son of the late Elda and Leona (Debo) Moore was born December 16, 1940 in Bay City, Michigan. Ken was a long time member of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church and was an active usher, and a current member of St....
Betty B. Salois
Jan 26, 2021
Betty passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Bay Shores Nursing Home at the age of 94 years. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 21, 1926 to the late Clifford and Marie (Awe) Hartley. Betty married Robert Salois on June 12, 1948 at St. James Catholic Church and he passed away on January 4, 2005. She was the...
Ricky Ray Greania
Jan 25, 2021
Ricky was welcomed into heaven, Monday, January 25, 2021 while surrounded by his family, at the age of 68 years. Ricky was born March 21, 1952 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Hartley and Iva (Stonerock) Greania. He enjoyed playing, coaching and managing softball teams in the Bay City area, where he continued to pitch until his mid-50's. He...
Charles S. Snyder
Jan 24, 2021
Charles Snyder passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held Arrangements made by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.
