Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan

Charles "Bill" W. Morris

Charles "Bill" W. Morris

Apr 6, 2019

Mr. Morris passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 73 years. The son of the late John and Ellen (Malcomb) Morris was born September 28, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. Bill enjoyed fishing, camping, WWE Wrestling and his dogs, Baby Boy and Bella. Mr. Morris is survived by his significant other, Caryl A. Sanchez; four daughters,...

Patricia M. Barnikow

Patricia M. Barnikow

Apr 3, 2019

Mrs. Barnikow passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Heartland Health Care Center - Hampton. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Miller) Sauer was born June 3, 1933 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Barnikow is survived by two daughters, Summer Raine Michaels and Kristi (Anas) Dahbany; one brother, Larry Bladecki; nephew, Rick Morse; niece,...

Juanita "Billie" June Szutkowski

Juanita "Billie" June Szutkowski

Apr 3, 2019

Juanita (Billie) passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Bay Special Care at the age of 78 years. She was born on June 13, 1940 to the late William and Dorothy (Maynard) Simons. She graduated from Midland High School in 1958 and earned her RN degree at Saint Mary's in Saginaw.  She earned and maintained an assessor's license, and ran...

Lenore E. Sovereign

Lenore E. Sovereign

Apr 2, 2019

Lenore Elaine (Sporman) Sovereign passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region.  She was born on June 21, 1948 to Walter and Marian (Boughton) Sporman in Bay City Michigan.  She attended Bay City Central High School where she began dating the love of her life, Will J. Sovereign.  The two were inseparable, both graduating from Central Michigan University. ...

Joyce A. Goyett

Joyce A. Goyett

Apr 2, 2019

Mrs. Goyett passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center. Age 85 years. The daughter of the late Wilbert and Emma (Fischer) Richter was born May 20, 1933 in Monitor Township, Michigan. Mrs. Goyett was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was retired from Kuhlman Electric Co. She was a member of the church...

Claire E. Grant "Geni"

Claire E. Grant "Geni"

Mar 31, 2019

Mrs. Grant passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her residence. Age 74 years. The daughter of the late Eugene and Arlene (Curry) Smith was born November 21, 1944 in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Grant was a master scuba diver, participated in equestrian competitions and parades, enjoyed synchronized swimming and was a lead singer, song writer and guitar player. Geni...

Melvin August Grosshans

Melvin August Grosshans

Mar 31, 2019

Melvin passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 80. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 23, 1938. Melvin loved to fish; go for long rides by the water, shop, enjoyed going up north, and going to the clubhouse to have his coffee. Melvin is survived by his special family; Dennis (Susan)...

Kenneth Lee Scharich

Kenneth Lee Scharich

Mar 29, 2019

Ken passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at St. Marys of Michigan at the age of 67 years. Ken was born in Bay City on July 7, 1951 to the late Herman and Dorothy (Rueger) Scharich. On November 4, 1972 he married the former Patricia Ann Barnella in Bay City. Ken was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of...

James "Jim" Madison

James "Jim" Madison

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. Madison passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Traditions Hospital in Port St. Lucia, FL. Age 85 years. The son of the late Russell and Ardith (White) Madison was born August 7, 1933 in Midland, Michigan. Mr. Madison was retired as a journeyman HVAC and pipefitter. He enjoyed golfing, tinkering around his home, vegetable gardening, watching all types...

Frederick Allen Smart

Frederick Allen Smart

Mar 29, 2019

Frederick passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 74. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 3, 1944 to the Late Isaac (Ethel) Smart and Thelma (Lawrence) Wood. Frederick was a very kind hearted man that would help anyone out in their time of need; he was also an officiant for...

Judith "Judie" Anne Collins

Judith "Judie" Anne Collins

Mar 28, 2019

Mrs. Collins passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Regional Medical Center Heart Institute in Hudson, FL. Age 79 years. The daughter of the late William and Josephine (Morosky) Schiattone was born September 7, 1939 in Bay City, Michigan. Judie was retired as the owner of her and her husband's business, Auto Kool Repair. She enjoyed spending time with...

Harlan Kirk Halvorsen

Harlan Kirk Halvorsen

Mar 28, 2019

Halvorsen, Harlan K. passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 following an extended battle with cancer. He was born in Lakeview, Michigan on May 10, 1946 to the late Gerald and Gwendolyn (Wulf) Halvorsen. He had one sister, Marcie (Halvorsen) Bickler.  She preceded him in death.  On August 21, 1971 he married Amanda (Cargill) Halvorsen and she survives him.  He...

Robert L. DePrekel

Robert L. DePrekel

Mar 27, 2019

Robert passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 91 years. Robert was born in Bay City on September 5, 1927 to the late Lambert and Marie DePrekel. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army in WWII. He married the former LaDona E. Jonkis on September 25, 1953 and she preceded...

Annette Marie (Manninen) Frost

Annette Marie (Manninen) Frost

Mar 23, 2019

Annette passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Carriage House, at the age of 82 years. The daughter of the late Frank John and Frances (Maarleveld) Manninen was born August 6, 1936 in Bay City, Michigan. She was a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church, and Zion's Friendship Club. Annette retired from Markey Elliott Furniture as an account...

Nancy Ann Walczak

Nancy Ann Walczak

Mar 22, 2019

Nancy passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 71 years. She was born in Bay City on June 23, 1947 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Isoda) Tomlinson. On August 7, 1965 she married James Walczak in Bay City and were married for 53 years. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping, cooking,...

Richard A. Felske

Richard A. Felske

Mar 22, 2019

Mr. Felske passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living. Age 85 years. The son of the late Arthur and Sophie (Horst) Felske was born September 4, 1933 in Tuscola County and was retired from Bay City Chevy. Mr. Felske was a member of the SKP Park and enjoyed traveling with his wife and best friend,...

John P. Morgan

John P. Morgan

Mar 20, 2019

John passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Toni and Trish House with his family by his side at the age of 85 years. He was born in Bay City on September 22, 1933 to the late Edward and Evelyn (Beckman) Morgan. John proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. On June 30,...

Shirley Ann Sargeson

Shirley Ann Sargeson

Mar 18, 2019

Mrs. Sargeson passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Bay Shores Nursing Care Center with her family by her side. Age 90 years. The daughter of the late John and Velva (Tilley) Wazny was born June 25, 1928 in Bay City, Michigan. Mrs. Sargeson was a member of the Valley Rhythm Cloggers and enjoyed dogs, poodles, grooming dogs, bingo...

Douglas Rodau

Douglas Rodau

Mar 18, 2019

Douglas Rodau passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living at the age of 76 years. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Gephart Funeral Home.

Darrell F. Revette

Darrell F. Revette

Mar 17, 2019

Darrell passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Henry Ford Hospital. Age 69 years. The son of the late Ronald and Nancy (Nesbitt) Revette was born on August 18, 1949 in Bay City, Michigan. Darrell was retired from GM Powertrain and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was an avid sports fanatic and loved baseball, football,...

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