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Local Obituaries for Families in Bay City Michigan
Robert "Bob" E. Staudacher
Feb 9, 2025
Robert Edward Staudacher our loving, strong-willed father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born on February 24, 1948 in Bay City, Michigan. Bob was the oldest of four children to the late Edward and Jacqueline (Hayward) Staudacher. Bob graduated from T.L. Handy in 1966,...
Sidney O. Heyl
Feb 9, 2025
Sidney Ogden Heyl, 81, passed away on February 9, 2025. Born on September 21, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Sid later moved to Houghton Lake, where he built a life filled with family, laughter, and cherished memories.
Sid was married to his beloved wife, Kathryn Heyl, for 59 years. The two met at Northeastern and built a lifetime of love and family...
James Edward Meschke Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
James passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at West Hills Living in Flint, Michigan at the age of 54.
In honoring the wishes of James, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned.
Gerald "Jerry" C. Wenglikowski
Feb 5, 2025
Surrounded by his family, Gerald (Jerry) Wenglikowski passed through the gates of Glory peacefully on February 5, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born to Chester and Clara Wenglikowski on June 1,1940, Jerry spent his life in Bay City. After finishing his Catholic education, he began working at the bowling alley where he perfected his game and even eventually...
Patricia Ann Jane
Feb 5, 2025
Patricia Ann (Confer) Jane of Essexville Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2025 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 23, 1944 to the late Kenneth Confer Sr. and the late Dorothy (Norbert) Jacobs.
Patricia married Isaac Jane in Bay City on...
Dale A. Snyder
Feb 4, 2025
Dale passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 with his family by his side at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 76. He was born on April 10, 1948 to the late Lowell and Jennie (Woodard) Snyder in Alma, Michigan. He was a member of Kawkawlin Community Church and the Home Builders Association. He was a teacher at...
Richard Allen Nagel
Feb 3, 2025
Richard passed away on Monday, February 3, 2023 in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 77. The son of the late Samuel and Garnetta (Holiday) Nagel was born March 14, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan. Richard was retired from Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry and enjoyed listening to Pink Floyd, watching the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and old western movies....
Ronald "Ron" J. Collier
Feb 2, 2025
Ron was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 87. He was born March 7, 1937 in Essexville, Michigan to the late Russel and Regina (Vermeesch) Collier. On November 12, 1960, he married Marilyn Hanover and they were married for...
Nathan Benson Frye
Feb 1, 2025
Nathan passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 30. He was born March 2, 1994 to Keith and Patsy (Rivard) Frye in Bay City, Michigan. Nathan enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, always had a natural born talent playing drums and loved to spend time with his family.
Nathan is survived by his mother, Patsy Frye; brother, Jacob...
Eloize "Effie" Thiel
Jan 31, 2025
Eloize “Effie” Thiel, 83, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Effie was born on May 23, 1941 in Bay City to the late Aloysius and Blanche Delestowicz. Effie was a longtime member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her church community and family, and appreciated the loyal companionship of her...
Carol K. Lange
Jan 31, 2025
Carol passed away Friday, January 31, 2024 at her residence at the age of 81. The daughter of the late Jerome and Lutie (Armstrong) Wilson was born, October 13, 1943 in Bay City, Michigan. Carol enjoyed golfing, fishing, painting and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren creating many lasting memories.
Carol is survived by her children, Thomas Jerome Lange,...
Eugene "Butch" L. Waibel
Jan 29, 2025
Eugene “Butch” Waibel, a man of deep passion, generosity, and unwavering love, passed away on January 29, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished him most. He was 79 years old.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Marie (Wieland) and George Waibel, his brothers Mark and Ned Waibel, his brother-in-law Ron Weiss, and his first wife, Linda (Taylor). He is...
Timothy C. Wegener
Jan 29, 2025
Timothy passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at McLaren Flint Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 67. He was born December 2, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Earl and Geraldine (Madaj) Wegener. Timothy enjoyed golfing, bowling and loved being a member of the Men’s club at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church.
Timothy is...
Geraldine E. Stieve
Jan 28, 2025
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Bay City Comfort Care with her family by her side at the age of 99. The daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Hoerauf) Behmlander was born December 31, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan. She married Russell Stieve of Auburn, April 30, 1949 at...
Jefferey E. Yates
Jan 26, 2025
Jeff passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025, at his family home in Bay City, Michigan at the age of 57. He was born November 7, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan. Jeff grew up in Freeland, Michigan, he was a 1986 graduate of Freeland High School. He owned and operated Freedom Clean, his carpet cleaning business, with his wife Jennifer, and...
Carol Lynn Wenglikowski
Jan 25, 2025
Carol Lynn Wenglikowski passed away peacefully at her home on January 25, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on October 12, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan, Carol dedicated 29 years of her life to the food service industry for Bay City Schools, where she was known for her warm smile and a willingness to help all. She then worked...
Marilyn J. Louchart
Jan 24, 2025
Marilyn passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Bayfield Assisted Living at the age of 83. The daughter of the late Robert and Norma (Genge) Steadman was born February 1, 1941 in Harrisville, Michigan. Marilyn was a charter member of the former Christ United Methodist Church which is now Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of the...
Barbara Ann Rice
Jan 23, 2025
Barbara passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at HealthSource Saginaw at the age of 69. She was born on April 13, 1955 in Tawas, Michigan. She was a music teacher and loved every moment of it, it was her true passion. She also loved going camping and going on adventures.
Barbara is survived by her son, Ryan Charboneau; music...
David Bernard Szutkowski
Jan 21, 2025
Szutkowski, David B. Bay City, Michigan. David B. Szutkowski age 86, passed away peacefully January 21, 2025 at Sheffield Bay in Bay City, Michigan. The son of the late Bernard and Eleanor (Sieja) Szutkowski, was born on July 17, 1938 in Bay City. Dave attended T.L. Handy High School and went on to serve his country with the U.S. Army....
Donald R. Brissette
Jan 19, 2025
Donald passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 80. The son of the late Raymond and DellMae (Leonard) Brissette was born August 26, 1944 in Bay City, Michigan. Donald served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald was family...
