Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Gary Donald Hammerbacher

Gary Donald Hammerbacher

Jan 5, 2021

Gary, our loving husband, soul-mate, father, papa, brother and son passed away on Tuesday, January 5th 2021 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 69. He was born on February 13th, 1951 to the late Donald & Arlene (Lohrey) Hammerbacher. He was married June 6th, 1981 to his wife of 40 years Susan (Heinz)...

Daniel J. Sheeks

Daniel J. Sheeks

Jan 5, 2021

Daniel J. Sheeks passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 74. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Arrangements made by the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.

Jason A. LaPlant

Jason A. LaPlant

Jan 3, 2021

Jason passed away at his residence at the age of 46. Jason was born May 24, 1974 in Midland, Michigan; he was a member of Christian Assembly Church and loved everything that had to do with music. Jason is survived by his two children, Paige and Reece LaPlant and their mother, Julie LaPlant; mother and father, Kathleen and Richard LaPlant;...

Larry A. Lange

Larry A. Lange

Jan 2, 2021

On Saturday January 2, 2021, Larry Arthur Lange passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 62. He was born November 4, 1958 in Bay City to Gerald R. Lange and Margie S. (Rotarius) Lange Mogg.  He attended Kawkawlin Elementary School, Kolb, Handy High School and graduated from Western High School in 1976. Larry went into electrical sales...

Alan Lee Bryant

Alan Lee Bryant

Jan 2, 2021

Al passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Bayfield Assisted Living at the age of 82. He was born in Saginaw on October 3, 1938 to the late Earl and Margaret (Simmons) Bryant. Al started his career as a history teacher at MacGregor Jr. High. He then went on to be Assistant Principal at Bay City Central High School and...

Edward C. Raschke

Edward C. Raschke

Dec 31, 2020

Edward Clarence Raschke, 81 years young, passed away December 31, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He was born on September 1, 1939 to the late Clarence and Anna Raschke (Fisher). Edward was a loving husband, dedicated father, a man with a heart of gold, and good old fashion values. Who would help anyone with anything. He proudly...

William T. Peters

William T. Peters

Dec 30, 2020

William passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 77 years. William was born in Bay City on June 16, 1943 to the late Loyal and Mary Eileen (Cody) Peters. He was a member of Visitation Catholic Church and later Our Lady of Peace Parish. William enjoyed trivia games, playing cards, Detroit Lions football,...

Eunice I. Fylling

Eunice I. Fylling

Dec 30, 2020

Eunice passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan at the age of 90 years. She was born in Bay City on June 18, 1930 to the late Henry and Irene (Reed) Coyer. On August 8, 1953 she married Louis Fylling and he passed away on October 19, 2010 after 57 years of marriage. Eunice graduated...

Jacqueline A. Ruegsegger

Jacqueline A. Ruegsegger

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Ruegsegger passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Bay Special Care Hospital at the age of 71. The daughter of the late Wayne and Virginia (Johannes) Sheppard was born April 9, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Ruegsegger was the owner of J and L Transport Inc. and enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, traveling, taking day trips, jewelry, purses,...

Irma G. McKenzie

Irma G. McKenzie

Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. McKenzie passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region, age of 95 years. The daughter of the late Carl and Anna (Weiss) Kernstock was born February 5, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust and the church friendship circle. She enjoyed bowling and was a former...

Janet Marlene Erickson

Janet Marlene Erickson

Dec 20, 2020

Janet Marlene Erickson, 65, of Mt. Morris, MI, formerly of Huron County, passed awaypeacefully at home on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on March 8, 1955 inYpsilanti, MI to the late Herman E. and Erma M. (Taylor) Taylor. Janet had worked for the Michigan Sugar Company during the Fall harvest campaign for the last several years. Janet is...

Janet Marie Van Akker

Janet Marie Van Akker

Dec 19, 2020

Janet passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 88 years. Janet was born in Bay City on December 14, 1932 to the late Floyd and Francis (Smith) Valead. In 1954 she married Richard Van Akker and they were married for 66 years. Janet was a member of North Euclid Church of God and...

John D. Crooks

John D. Crooks

Dec 19, 2020

John Dean Crooks, age 70, of Bay City, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on December 19, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. John retired in 2010 after 30 years with Bay County Waste Water Treatment plant.  John enjoyed fishing and the great outdoors. He loved eclectic finds at...

Gail A. Lisius

Gail A. Lisius

Dec 17, 2020

Gail passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 67 years. She was born on August 1, 1953 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Elmer and Marion (Boehm) Lisius. She attended Michigan Lutheran Seminary and Handy High school, after graduating from high school Gail then attended Delta College where she received her...

Gloria E. Burdis

Gloria E. Burdis

Dec 16, 2020

Gloria passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 93 years. She was born on February 22, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late August and Cecelia (Schwartz) Mattson. She married Robert Burdis on April 15, 1950 who passed away on July 12, 2013 after 63 years of marriage. Her granddaughters described her...

Judith M. Nemode

Judith M. Nemode

Dec 15, 2020

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 84 years. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 17, 1936 to the late Arthur and Helen (Kundinger) Arndt. Judy was united in marriage to the love of her life James Nemode on December 20, 1958. ...

Mary I. VanGuilder

Mary I. VanGuilder

Dec 14, 2020

Mary VanGuilder daughter of the late Frank and Mary Motko was born March 31, 1930 in Bay City and resided here all her life. In 1950 she married William VanGuilder who preceded her in death in 2010. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mary enjoyed bowling, bingo, casinos and spending time with her family. Mary is...

Judith Ann Stack

Judith Ann Stack

Dec 13, 2020

Judith Ann Stack, age 71 years, of Saginaw, Michigan, loving sister, aunt, cousin, godmother and dear friend to many died Sunday, December 13th at Covenant Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan due to Covid 19. Judy was born on September 23, 1949 to the late Edmund and Juanita (Erney) Stack. She is survived by her siblings and their spouses, Sharon Stack of...

Charles D. Richardson "Charlie"

Charles D. Richardson "Charlie"

Dec 13, 2020

Richardson, Charles D (Charlie) Naples, FL (Formerly from Bay City and Sand Lake, MI) Charlie, age 66, was born March 30, 1954. He was united with his father and mother, William and Isabelle Richardson on December 13, 2020. His passing was due to Covid 19 complications. Leaving behind are his sons, Calvin Richardson of Naples, FL, Chad Richardson of Clawson,...

James M. Luepnitz

James M. Luepnitz

Dec 13, 2020

James passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 58 years. He was born in St. Ignace, Michigan on July 20, 1962 to the late James and Betty (Szeszulski) Luepnitz. James was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and worked for Arnold Sales for many years. On July 11, 2003 he married the former...

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