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Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Nancy Lee Hughes
Jun 24, 2024
Nancy Lee (Butler) Hughes, age 77, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Bayfield Assisted Living in Bay City. Nancy was born on April 3, 1947 as the only child to the late Benjamin and Erma (Griffin) Butler. She grew up in Bay City and graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1965. On September 17, 1966 she...
Benjamin Perry Gougeon
Jun 21, 2024
Benjamin Perry Gougeon, born April 28, 1977 to June 21, 2024, passed away unexpectedly. The beloved son of Janet and the late Meade Gougeon. He was born in Bay City, Michigan and lived there most of his life. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp. He saw combat in the Iraq Conflict.
He was a well-known great lakes sailor. He...
Alan Wayne Bednarczyk
Jun 20, 2024
Alan passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Brian’s House in Essexville, Michigan at the age of 72. He was born on December 7, 1951 to the late Francis and Shirley (Macauley) Bednarczyk in Bay City, Michigan. Alan enjoyed riding his Harley, going to car shows and camping with his family. He...
Darla Marie Pierson
Jun 17, 2024
Darla Marie Pierson, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandma, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly, Monday, June 17, 2024. The loving daughter of Patricia (Isaac) Jane and Leonard (Nancy) Marth. Darla was born on April 11, 1963, in Bay City. She was married to the love of her life, Donald Pierson, for almost 42 wonderful years. Her whole world...
Tony Joseph Gay
Jun 16, 2024
Tony Joseph Gay (42) of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Tony left behind a legacy of kindness, joy, and compassion. He was a devoted animal-lover, a passionate game enthusiast, and a dedicated advocate for children with special needs.
Tony was born on October 27, 1981, in Flint, Michigan to Tony Gay and Jenifer Johnson. He graduated...
Alan J. Pfund
Jun 15, 2024
Alan passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the age of 73. The son of the late George and Anna (Taglauer) Pfund was born June 9, 1951 in Bay City, Michigan. Alan was a caring and giving man who was always helping others. Alan worked as a natural herbalist and enjoyed playing billiards, and riding his...
Sally V. Chase
Jun 14, 2024
Sally passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024 at the Carriage House in Bay County at the age of 88 after being admitted to hospice care in early January 2024. She was born in Chicago on August 29, 1935 to the late Leslie E. and Isabelle V. (LaCourt) Hunt. Sally was a 1953 graduate of T.L Handy High School and...
Rose T. Youngstrom
Jun 13, 2024
Rose passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at McLaren Medical Center in Flint at the age of 90. She was born July 4, 1933, to the late Anton and Constance Buchnius. Rose enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, traveling, bird watching, and doing activities with her friends at New Hope Bay. Her greatest joy was spending time with...
Michael "Mike" Charles Talbert
Jun 13, 2024
Michael “Mike” Charles Talbert passed away quietly on Thursday, June 13, 2024, with his beloved wife, Carol (Howden) at his side.
Mike married the love of his life on September 3, 1966. He was a great man but an even greater husband, father and grandfather. He worked tirelessly to make sure his household was taken care of, going above and beyond...
Marcia D. VanHaaren
Jun 12, 2024
Marcia passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 56. She was born October 30, 1967 to the late Richard and Patricia (Klemm) Bowles. Marcia enjoyed Kayaking, camping, watching Soap Operas and spending time with her dogs and family.
Marcia is survived by her four children, Alicia (Richie) Slack,...
Sandra Elizabeth Gillespie
Jun 11, 2024
Sandra passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born on May 3, 1937 to the late William and Clara (King) Wagner in Bay City, Michigan. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust and was involved in the Choir,...
Ann M. Pelletier
Jun 7, 2024
Ann passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 surrounded by her family at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 70. The daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Evans) Habina was born March 6, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan. Ann was retired from the hospital as an environmental service aid. She enjoyed traveling, camping, shopping, making the best banana...
Beverly J. Shelburg
Jun 5, 2024
Beverly passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living at the age of 89. The daughter of the late Henry and Alzena (Weaver) Wanless was born January 22, 1935 in Bay City, Michigan. Beverly was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and retired as a teacher from Bangor Township Schools after 42 years of service. She...
David Michael McFarland
Jun 1, 2024
David Michael McFarland passed away peacefully with his dedicated and loving wife, Joyce (Richard) McFarland, by his side on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the age of 78. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.
A devoted husband to Joyce, for 57 years, Dave’s love for his family was the cornerstone of his life. He leaves behind his cherished...
Colleen Ann Turmell
May 31, 2024
Colleen passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 31, 2024 at her residence in Bay City at the age of 87. She was born to the late Roy and Irene (Nowaczyk) VanSumeren on February 9, 1937 in Bay City. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and loved volunteering at the St Vincent de...
Linda Sue Buck
May 30, 2024
Linda passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region with her family by her side at the age of 65. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on May 19, 1959 to the late Duane and June (Apsey) Buck. Linda had a passion of collecting antiques. She enjoyed going to the races and going thrift shopping, playing Bingo,...
Ricky Arthur "Rick" Schmidt - Auctioneer
May 29, 2024
Ricky (Rick) Schmidt, auctioneer and owner of The Finest Antiques in Bay City, died May 29 following a courageous battle with cancer. He grew up on the Schmidt Family Farm in Frankenlust Township and is preceded in death by his parents, Ira “Ike” and Ann Schmidt.
Rick developed a strong work ethic and business savvy on the farm. He graduated from...
Janeen K. Ferris
May 26, 2024
Janeen passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Brian’s House at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Aloysius and Muriel (Sharrow) Piesik was born April 10, 1938 in Bay City, Michigan. Janeen enjoyed reading, gardening and her cat, Duffis.
Janeen is survived by her children, Timothy (Kelly) Ferris, Cindy (Jeff) Hockemeyer and Jennifer (Aaron) Brooks; ten grandchildren;...
Mary Josephine Sequin
May 23, 2024
Mary Jo passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn, Michigan at the age of 89. She was born to the late Joseph Thomas and Evelyn (Reinke) Ryan on June 15, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Mary Jo was a Charter Member of St. Catherine of...
Linda Sue Humphrey
May 19, 2024
Linda passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 68. She was born on September 3, 1955 to the late Richard and Georgia (Branche) Lamb in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Gwinn High School in 1972. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved giving advice to others and...
