Our Obituaries
Henrita J. Pauwels
September 22, 1926 - January 10, 2020
Henrita Jeanette Pauwels was born in Essexville, MI on September 22, 1926 to the late George and Laura (Baribeaux) Christie Sr. She passed away at McLaren Bay Region on January 10, 2020. Her husband, Julius Pauwels, preceded her in death in 1990.
Henrita was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), the League of Catholic Women and Men and the St. Anne Society.
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Elsie E. Jacobs
December 31, 1931 - January 6, 2020
Elsie Jacobs, age 88 years, passed away January 6, 2020 at Close to Home Assisted Living. She was born on December 31, 1931 in Essexville, MI where she grew up and married Virgil Jacobs on January 20, 1951. He predeceased her in 2001. Elsie loved reading and doing crosswords and also spending time with her family and is survived by 2 daughters: Sherry (Bill) Creighton and Linda (Gary)...
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Bonnie Elizabeth Adams
January 5, 1965 - January 1, 2020
Bonnie Elizabeth Adams was born in Detroit, MI on January 5, 1965. She passed away on January 1, 2020 at her home. She was employed at Ideal Party Store on Salzburg Avenue. She is survived by her daughter Wendy J. (D.J.) Randall, her grandchildren: Logan and Kaleb Duty, her mother Jacquelyn L. Austin, her former husband Daniel F. Adams and her boyfriend David Born. She was preceded in death...
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Don Stanley Ferry
March 21, 1950 - January 1, 2020
Don Stanley Ferry, age 69 years, passed away Wednesday morning, January 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 21, 1950 in Bay City, the son of the late Theodore Donald and Aurora Mary (Gavitte) Ferry. Don was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army.
Surviving family include his son, Don (Cindi) Ferry; grandchildren, Cameron, Christian, Breaunna, Landyn, Hannah, Abbigael and...
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Parren "Pete" Lehman
December 30, 1921 - December 27, 2019
Lehman, Parren "Pete" Alma, Michigan Formerly of Bay City Parren Edgar Lehman, Jr., "Pete" age 97 years passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 of natural causes while living in Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. He was born in Sunbury, PA on December 30, 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents, Parren E. Lehman, Sr., and Mary Kiehl Lehman; two brothers, Jack K. Lehman and Charles W. Lehman,...
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Diana S. Leser
December 22, 2019
Diana S. Leser was born in Gary, IN on September 26, 1940 to the late Chester and Rosemay Stokes. She passed away at McLaren Bay Region on December 22, 2019.
She graduated from Albion College and received a Master's degree from Saginaw Valley State University. She taught in Bloomfield Hills and Bay City Public Schools prior to becoming an associate professor at Davenport University from...
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Douglas E. Kocisky
July 1, 1961 - December 17, 2019
Douglas Edward Kocisky, age 58 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He was born on July 1, 1961 in Bay City, the son of the late William and Constance (Vasher) Kocisky. Doug graduated from Bay Central High School and went on to earn an Associates Degree in Management from Delta College. Doug was employed at Delta College for many years and retired in 2010. Big Fig as he was known...
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James L. Kloha
March 21, 1926 - December 17, 2019
James L. Kloha was born March 21, 1926 in Bay City, MI to the late Clarence and Isabel (Coyer) Kloha. He passed away at Bayfield Assisted Living on December 17, 2019. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish-St. Mary of the Assumption Church. He was a retired brick layer and member of Local No. 7. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou...
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Kay Lorraine Stoddard
February 14, 1950 - December 15, 2019
Kay Lorraine Stoddard, age 69 years, passed away Sunday morning, December 15, 2019 at Satchell's Christian Retirement Home in Caro. She was born on February 14, 1950 in Saginaw, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernadine (Swaffer) Sulicki. Kay worked for Maid to Order Cleaning Services and retired in 2011. She was a member of St. Luke's Ev. Lutheran Church. Kay enjoyed camping and spending...
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Germaine "Gerry" Seibert
July 31, 1932 - December 14, 2019
Germaine "Gerry" Helene Seibert, age 87 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Bayfield Assisted Living. She was born on July 31, 1932 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan the daughter of the late Theodore and Helen Kirchner. Gerry graduated from St. Paul High School in Grosse Pointe. On August 23, 1952 Gerry was united in marriage to Jack A. Seibert...
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Aljean A. Phillips
September 20, 1944 - December 14, 2019
Aljean Alma Phillips, age 75 years, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Brian's House. She was born in Bay City on September 20, 1944 the daughter of the late Roy and Jean (Morse) Phillips. Aljean graduated from Bay City Central High School. She then lived in the Flint area where she was a hairdresser for 25 years, always keeping close ties to her home town. Aljean eventually took...
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James G. "Palmer" Palmer, Jr.
December 12, 2019
James Gerald Palmer, Jr., "Palmer" was born in Bay City, MI on July 22, 1958 to the late James G. and Maxine (Flemming) Palmer. He passed away at his home on December 12, 2019. He was the former maintenance supervisor at the Bay City Country Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine on September 10, 2003 and 2 sisters: Carol Dietlein and Pam Palmer.
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Thomas R. Rupp
June 30, 1939 - December 3, 2019
Thomas Richard Rupp was born in Bay City, MI on June 30, 1939 to the late Walter H. and Vivian (Bissonnette) Knapp. He passed away at McLaren Bay Region on December 3, 2019.
He is survived by his children: Randall R. (Jean) Rupp and Tammy (Spencer) Webb, a daughter-in-law Connie Rupp, his grandchildren: Jordan Rupp, Taylor (Michael) Haslett, Connor and Hannah Webb, Steven, Jason and Kaylee...
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Robert M. Cruz
July 13, 1978 - December 1, 2019
Robert Mark Anthony Cruz, age 41 years, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born on July 13, 1978 in Bay City, the son of Joe and Beatrice (Melchor) Cruz. Bobby attended Central High School. He enjoyed volunteering at the Salvation Army, going on road trips and eating a good ol' burger. Bobby especially loved his children,...
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Patricia R. Miller
November 25, 2019
Patricia Rose Miller (Glancy) went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday November 25th, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born on September 3rd, 1931 to Frances and Elmer Glancy. She married Henry (Hank) Miller on June 5th 1954. They spent 63 years together before his passing in 2017. Pat, was a lifelong resident of Bay City. She graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1948 and was a...
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James Edward Brooks
April 9, 1943 - November 24, 2019
James Edward Brooks, age 76, was called home by his Savior on Sunday morning, November 24, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Tawas on April 9, 1943, the son of the late Claude and Alberta Brooks.
On October 17, 1964, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Carol R. Anschuetz at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Tawas City. They were...
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William M Musolf
November 3, 2019
William Martin Musolf was born in Tawas City, MI on November 1, 1925 to the late Martin Carl and Mildred Bessie (Hinman) Musolf. He passed away November 3, 2019 at Troy Beaumont Hospital.
He married Rose Marie Rakovich on August 19, 1950 and she preceded him in death on August 13, 2015.
Bill was a member and Elder at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society...
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Matthew A. Saelens
July 20, 1981 - November 1, 2019
Matthew Alan "Lucky" Saelens, age 38 years, went home to the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1981 in Bay City. Matt enjoyed baseball and football. He loved his family, was a very spiritual person and was full of life.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jaide (Shawn) Palmer, Shyanne and Faith Saelens and Angel Donald; mother, Susan Horner; father, Mark...
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Roby R.(Butch) Killey
October 31, 2019
Roby Roy (Butch) Killey, Sr. was born in Bay City, MI on July 26, 1944 to the late Ralph and Marguerite (Holiday) Killey. He passed away at Brian's House on October 31, 2019. He was retired from General Motors and a member of U.A.W. Local No. 699.
Butch is survived by his children: Roby R. Killey, Jr., Maryann Kilmer, Brenda Wiechec and Troy (Patty) Killey, 5 grandchildren: Brandon, Amber,...
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Stewart G. Lytle
April 3, 1937 - October 30, 2019
Stewart Grant Lytle, age 82 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 3, 1937 in Alma, Michigan the son of the late Edgar and Betty (Whitener) Lytle. Stu was united in marriage to Carol Ann Horen on September 24, 1960. He retired from Dow Plastic Lined Pipe and was an employee of Penzien-Steele Funeral Home for many years. Stu was a...
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Richard A. Prill
October 27, 2019
Richard Allen Prill was born in Pigeon, MI on October 4, 1951. He passed away in Holland Twp., MI on October 27, 2019. He was retired from Delphi.
Survivors include his wife, Veronica, his brother Clarence Prill Jr., his sister Terry (David) Mitchell, his mother Theresa Prill, his step children: Stephanie (Ryan) Eberhart and Chad (Kim) Kostrzewa, his step grandchildren: Demetri Prill, Justin...
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James A. Hollerback
October 26, 2019
James Ambrose Hollerback was born In Chesaning, MI on January 13, 1937 to the late Ambrose J. and Josephine (Muzyka) Hollerback. Jim passed away October 26, 2019 in Bay City, MI after a long illness.
In his youth, Jim graduated from Bay City Central High School. He was a Golden Groves boxer, played football and ran track. An avid sports enthusiast, he loved college and pro football, baseball,...
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Ann Marie (Fletcher) Penhaligen
October 22, 2019
Ann Marie Fletcher Penhaligen passed away peacefully on October 22. 2019 at the age of 89 in her home in Northbrook Illinois. She was a loving and truly wonderful mother to her three living children Jane, Charles, and Richard and to her daughter Carolyn who unfortunately preceded her in death. She is also survived by her two grandchildren CJ and Cara Penhaligen.
Ann was the daughter of Richard...
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Lorraine M. DuBay
October 22, 2019
Lorraine Marie DuBay was born in Essexville, MI on February 14, 1933 to the late Joseph and Thelma (Hudders) Verbeke. She passed away October 22, 2019 at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre, Saginaw, MI.
Lorraine was a very active member of First United Methodist Church and is a current member of Grace United Methodist Church-West Campus. Lorraine had a true servant's heart. She retired from...
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Maureen S. Weller
October 21, 2019
Maureen S. Weller was born in Bay City, MI on October 17, 1932 to the late Frank R. and Helen E. (Martin) Sweeney. She passed away October 21, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. She married Thomas G. Weller on October 9, 1954 and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2000.
She was a graduate of the University of Michigan and was a social worker for the Bay County Health Department. Maureen also...
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John F. Nichols
July 23, 1927 - October 19, 2019
John Floyd Nichols, age 92 years, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born on July 23, 1927 in Bay City, the son of the late Leonard E. and Martha D. (Hill) Nichols. John grew up in Birmingham, Michigan and while in high school met Gladean Schlaack. On September 6, 1947 he married his high school sweetheart and she survives him. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and then attended...
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William S. Guild, Jr.
October 17, 2019
Our loving husband, father and grandfather William Storrier Guild, Jr. passed away October 17, 2019 at New Hope Bay. He was born in Arbroath, Scotland on March 8, 1924 to the late William S. and Margaret (Smart) Guild. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with the B.S. degree and the University of Michigan with an M.A. degree. He taught in...
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John H. Darbee
October 15, 1977 - October 15, 2019
John Howard Darbee was born in Bay City, MI on October 15, 1977. He passed away on October 15, 2019. He was a disabled veteran having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, the former Caroline A. Keiser, his 3 children: Nicholus J. Darbee, Katelynne A. Darbee and Sawyer J. Darbee, his parents William H. Darbee and Wendy...
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Jason J. Lock
October 13, 2019
"We loved him a lot but God loved him more."
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Jason, our most beloved son, brother, uncle, family member, and friend suddenly passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region, from complications of a rare lung disease.
Jay was born in Bay City, MI. on May 28, 1984. He is the cherished and beloved son of Kenneth and Juanita (Carter) Lock....
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Jane (Edith) Packard
December 24, 1926 - October 6, 2019
Jane (Edith) Packard, age 92 years, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Close to Home Assisted Living in Bay City. She was born on December 24, 1926 the daughter of the late Bryan and Mae (Farley) Van Poppelen. On September 19, 1946 she was united in marriage to Alfred A. Packard and he preceded her in death on January 24, 2003.
Surviving family include her children, Diane J. Packard,...
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Ronald G. Overholt
October 24, 1937 - October 6, 2019
Ronald George Overholt, age 81 years, passed away suddenly, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at home with his loved ones. He was born on October 24, 1937 in Bay City, the son of the late George and Evelyn (Ulman) Overholt. On August 18, 1957 Ron married his best friend and soul mate, Geraldine Jacobs. Together they owned and operated Jacobs Cleaning Village. Ron was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member...
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Walter G. Weinlander
October 5, 2019
After a long and prosperous life, Walter Gordon Weinlander passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Brian's House. He was born in Sebewaing, Michigan on October 13, 1924 to Daniel Christian and Edna M. (Gettel) Weinlander.
Walt was a Certified Public Accountant and a partner of Weinlander Fitzhugh where he retired on September 30, 1984. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church...
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Sue E. Thompson
September 13, 1963 - October 3, 2019
Sue Ellen Thompson, age 56 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. She was born on September 13, 1963 in Bay City, the daughter of Owen and Nancy (Goyett) Thompson. Sue began working at Bay Medical Center as a candy striper while in high school and that blossomed into a career stretching over 34 years. She was an Outpatient Lab Clerk, retiring...
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James B. Hellebuyck
October 1, 2019
James Brian Hellebuyck was born in Bay City, MI on April 15, 1952 to the late Albert and Gene (Cranmer) Hellebuyck. He passed away at Bay City comfort Care on October 1, 2019.
He is survived by his son Brandon J. (Jill Brown) Hellebuyck, his grandchildren: Hunter Brown, Jace Brown, Taylor Brown and Braelyn Hellebuyck, his sister Lynn Finan, his nephews: Brian (Julie) Lather, Kris (Denise)...
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Carolyn Willette
July 9, 1949 - September 29, 2019
Carolyn Willette, age 70 years, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 29, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. She was born on July 9, 1949 in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Waligora) Lehman. On June 19, 1976 Carolyn was united in marriage to Paul Willette. Carolyn earned her Master's Degree in Education from Michigan State University and spent her career teaching...
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Terrance J. Pfund
June 9, 1943 - September 22, 2019
Terrance Jeanne Pfund, age 76 years, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 22, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on June 9, 1943 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of the late Buck and Karen (Zube) Valead. Teri enjoyed playing darts for years and loved Christmas, shopping and her family dearly. She was a CNA who worked nonstop.
Surviving family include her...
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Lorraine J. Holt
January 13, 1928 - September 19, 2019
Lorraine J. (Baumbach) Holt, age 91, was welcomed into heaven on September 19, 2019. She was born in Bay City, MI on January 13, 1928 and was the daughter of Floyd and Viola (Katt) Baumbach. In 1967, she married the Love of her live, Lowell Holt who preceded her in death. Lorraine leaves behind her sister, Rhea Hayward, step-son, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Elizabeth Betty Lehman
March 29, 1926 - September 14, 2019
Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Smith Lehman passed away on September 14, 2019 of dementia while living in Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI. She was born in Saginaw, MI on March 29, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, John F. Smith, Dorothy Orr Smith Goeppelt and her brother, John F. "Jack" Smith, Jr., and niece Cynthia Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Parren (Pete) Lehman (Alma, MI),...
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Rod "Rocky" Bublitz
May 11, 1947 - September 10, 2019
Rod "Rocky" Walter Bublitz, age 72 years, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2019 after a courageous battel with lung cancer, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. He was born on May 11, 1947 in Bay City, the son of the late John and Iva (Doyen) Bublitz. On February 14, 1995 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Wachowski, and she survives him. Rod was a Vietnam War...
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Elizabeth G. Betty Catlin
September 4, 2019
Elizabeth (Betty) G. Catlin age 85, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at New Hope Bay, a caring and loving community in Bay City, Michigan. From her birth in Ogdensburg, NY on July 20, 1934 to her death on Wednesday, Betty had the most beautiful smile that was contagious, until her last breath. Betty was born and raised on a farm in Upstate New York near the St. Lawrence River to Lorne and...
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Ruth M. Hankinson
February 21, 1922 - August 30, 2019
Ruth M. Hankinson, born February 21, 1922, and died on August 30, 2019 at the age of 97.
She is survived by her son, Gary Hankinson (Suzanne), her three grandchildren, Bradley Hankinson, Stephanie Steidemann (Michael), and Dr. Ashley Hankinson (Art Reyes III), and two great grandchildren, Max and Liam Steidemann. She also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews.
Ruth was born in Perry,...
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Mike Frank Szagesh
March 17, 1933 - August 26, 2019
Mike Frank Szagesh, age 86 years, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, August 26, 2019 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility. He was born on March 17, 1933 in Ponitac, Michigan the son of the late Michael and Mary (Engel) Szagesh. On March 31, 1953 he was united in marriage to Yvonne Posh and after 67 years she survives him. Mike was a Journeyman Tool and Die Marker working at Universal...
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Mary Elaine Melinat
August 26, 2019
Mary Elaine Melinat was born in Valparaiso, IN on August 4, 1938 to the late Rev. Frederick and Florence (Niemoeller) Miller. She passed away on August 26, 2019 at Wellspring Lutheran Service in Frankenmuth, MI. She was a member of Beaver Zion Lutheran Church.
Mary is survived by her husband, Rev. Theodore C. Melinat, whom she married August 19, 1961. She also leaves her 4 daughters: Beth...
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Gerald A. Klopf
August 26, 2019
Gerald Allen Klopf was born in Bay City, MI on March 30, 1955 to the late Wilbert and Madeline (Nevieu) Klopf. He passed away on August 26, 2019 at Bay Medical Care Facility.
He is survived by his son Thomas A. (Vanessa) Klopf, grandson Daniel A. Klopf, 3 brothers: Paul M. (Margaret) Klopf, Dennis W. (Mary) Klopf and Matthew J. (Kathleen) Klopf and several nieces and nephews.
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Jack Gies, Jr.
August 18, 2019
Jack Gies Jr. was born in Bay City, MI on October 8, 1931 to the late John and Beatrice (Fuhr) Gies. He passed away at Ascension St. Mary's in Saginaw, MI on August 18, 2019. Jack served in the United States Marine Corps in North Carolina, California and Puerto Rico. Upon leaving the Marine Corps, he operated a gas station and later worked at Newcor in Bay City until he retired. He enjoyed...
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Frieda Ebel Szczesniak
August 13, 2019
Frieda Ebel Szczesniak was born in Bay City, MI on December 17, 1917 to the late Frederick and Anna (Goebel) Ebel. She passed away August 13, 2019 at New Hope Bay at the age of 101 years. Her husband, Edward Szczesniak, preceded her in death on June 1, 1996.
Frieda was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid and the funeral committee. She was an avid bowler and a member of...
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George R. Freel
August 12, 2019
George Richard Freel, our devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Brian's House. He was born in Bay City, MI on February 12, 1941 to the late Dr. John A. and Agnes (Krzewina) Freel.
George retired from Dow Chemical Co. after 32 years of service and went on to work for another...
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William E. Goetz
May 26, 1933 - July 29, 2019
William Earl Goetz, age 86 years, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 26, 1933 in Bay City, the son of the late Henry E. and Margaret E.(Hurtt) Goetz. Bill was united in marriage to Patricia Frances Lukowski on November 5, 1955 and after almost 59 years together she preceded him in death on September 11, 2014. He...
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Roselyne Marie Kirchoff
March 13, 1948 - July 28, 2019
Roselyne Marie Kirchoff, age 71 years, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2019 at her residence after a short illness. She was born on March 13, 1948 in Alpena, Michigan the daugher of the late Calvin and Helen (Vincequerra) Jones. Roselyne worked for many years as a LPN in various cities across the county where she lived.
Surviving family include her children: Christopher...
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Wilma K. Gallandt
November 15, 1935 - July 28, 2019
Wilma Kathryn Gallandt, age 83 years, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 28, 2019 at Brian's House. She was born on November 15, 1935 in Ladd, Illinois the daughter of the late Herman and Marie (Fenwick) Pinter. On November 22, 1952 she was united in marriage to Frederick Gallandt and after 65 years together he preceded her in death on March 3, 2018. Wilma retired from the State of...
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Geraldine M. Taylor
January 17, 1923 - July 25, 2019
Geraldine Martha Taylor, age 96 years, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 at Charter Senior Living in Bay City with her family by her side. She was born on January 17, 1923 in Bay City, the daughter of the late Walter and Virginia (Sieja) Krzyminski and has resided in Bay County all of her life. On May 3, 1947, Gerry married John "Jack" Taylor in St. Hedwig Church and he...
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Kenneth H.""Duckie" DeBats
July 21, 2019
Bay City, MI
Kenneth H. "Duckie" DeBats was born in Bay City, MI on April 2, 1938 to the late James M. and Almira (Haley) DeBats. He passed away at Bay Shores Nursing Center on July 21, 2019. He retired from Wickes Lumber Co.
Survivors include a daughter Debbie (Sam) Butterfield, a son Kenneth (Nancy) DeBats, and a daughter-in-law Marguerite DeBats, 7 grandchildren: Christina Howard,...
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Gail A. Baker
March 8, 1943 - July 16, 2019
Gail A. Baker, age 76 years passed away after a lengthy illness, on July 16, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born in Bay City, MI on March 8, 1943, to the late Oscar and Robbie Baker. Gail graduated from Bay City Central High School and went on to graduate from the University of Michigan. Following her graduation, she moved to New York City, where she lived for many years. She later moved...
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Joan D. Schumacher
April 3, 1934 - July 15, 2019
Joan Dorothy Schumacher was born in Bay City, MI on April 3, 1934 to the late Floyd J. and Dorthea (Tapert) Nichols. She passed away on July 15, 2019 in Flint, MI. She married Karl J. Schumacher on June 27, 1959 and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2014.
Joan was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 72 years and its Presbyterian Women. For many years she was involved with Holiday...
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Marion J. Jordan
December 8, 1929 - July 9, 2019
Marion J. Jordan was born in Bay City, MI on December 8, 1929 to the late Henry W. and Mary (Skorczewski) Mann. She passed away on July 9, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. Prior to retirement she was employed as an administrative assistant at the Dow Chemical Company. She was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish (St. Stanislaus Kostka Church).
Marion was preceded in death by her husband Leo...
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Rosanne E. Mantei
April 30, 1943 - June 25, 2019
Rosanne Ellen Mantei was born in Windsor, Ont., Canada on April 30, 1943 to the late Floyd and Davena (Lake) Furnette. She passed away at Brian's House in Essexville, MI on June 25, 2019. She worked in the Essexville-Hampton Schools where she was a Teacher's Aid and was also a Library Aid in the Bay County Library System children's room.
She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Mantei whom...
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Carol J. McTaggart
November 22, 1945 - June 24, 2019
Carol Jean McTaggart was born in Bay City, MI on November 22, 1945 to the late John and Evelyn (Reed) Sobczak. She passed away on June 24, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. Her husband, Harold W. McTaggart, preceded her in death on August 8, 2004.
Carol was a member of All Saints Parish-St. James Church and the P.L.A.V. No. 162. Prior to retirement she was an operator for Michigan Bell Telephone Co...
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Charles S. (Chuck) Kearly
June 23, 2019
Charles (Chuck) Steven Kearly was born in Bay City, MI on March 2, 1932 to the late John and Elizabeth (Dory) Kearly. He passed away on June 23, 2019 at Caretel Inns of the Tri-Cities. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of the American Legion Post 18 in Bay City. He was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish (St. Hyacinth Church). Chuck loved gardening and enjoyed fishing and...
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Franklin R. Weide
June 21, 2019
Franklin Roosevelt Weide, a longtime resident of Westland, passed peacefully from this life on June 21, 2019, at the age of 85. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Janice (Mueller) Weide for nearly 51 years. Their marriage was filled with deep love and he was a devoted caretaker for Jan for many years.
He was born to the late Edward and Clara Weide in Bay City, Michigan where he graduated...
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Jonathon B. Bash
April 30, 1982 - June 14, 2019
Bash, Jonathon B.
Roseville, California
Formerly of Essexville
Jonathon Brian Bash, age 37 years, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, June 14, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary's of Saginaw. He was born on April 30, 1982 in Bay City. Jon graduated from Garber High School and attended Delta College and Mid-Michigan College. He was employed at Dobson Industrial and most recently was working in...
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George C. Cardinal
October 14, 1936 - June 12, 2019
George Charles Cardinal was born in Bay City, MI on October 14, 1936 to the late Charles M. and Margaret (Piggott) Cardinal. He passed away at Brian's House on June 12, 2019.
He retired as Deputy Chief of the Bay City Police Department after 31 years of service and was a member of the Scuba Diving Team. George was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police No. 103 and a member of the Loyal...
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William F. Stapish
April 9, 1931 - June 12, 2019
William F. Stapish, age 88 years, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 12, 2019 at Sheffield Bay. He was born in Bay City on April 9, 1931, to the late Raphael D. and Marguerite (Masterson) Stapish, and had been a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science. In 1954, he took over the operation of...
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Mary Catherine Verhaeghe
December 15, 1933 - June 6, 2019
Mary Catherine Verhaeghe was born in Liverpool, England on December 15, 1933 to the late Albert and Catherine (Thompson) Standeven. She passed away at Bay Medical Care Facility in Essexville, MI on June 6, 2019 at age 85. She was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church). Prior to retirement she was the owner of Royal Beauty Salon. She and her sister Vera Webster...
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Valerie J. Bassett
September 26, 1927 - June 6, 2019
Valerie J. Bassett was born in Buffalo, NY on September 26, 1927 to the late Ignatius and Jane (Kozinsky) Ignaszewski. She passed away on June 6, 2019 at Bay Shores Nursing Center. Valerie was the church secretary at First Baptist Church for many years followed by employment at the Downtown Management Board in Bay City. She led the devotions at the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission where she was...
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Mary H. Anderson
August 18, 1932 - May 21, 2019
Mary Heuser Anderson, 86, formerly of Bay City, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Northport Highlands surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born August 18, 1932, in Chicago, the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Moore) Heuser. On March 1, 1958 in Bay City, she married Andrew F. Anderson, who preceded her in death on June 22, 2000.Mary graduated from Bay City Central High School and later...
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Cynthia L. Hill
May 18, 2019
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Cynthia Lee Hill, age 63, suddenly passed away in Essexville, MI. Cynthia was born on January 11, 1956 in Lorain, Ohio to parents Elaine M. Carroll and Arthur "Art" B. Carroll. Cynthia was a very smart, strong, outspoken, and independent mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a Navy veteran who proudly served from 1982-1985. She would not hesitate to provide...
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Suzanne M. Jacobs
June 16, 1939 - May 13, 2019
In loving memory of Suzanne Marie (Kozak) Jacobs, 79 of Harbor Springs and formerly of Bay City who passed away in her home on Monday May 13, 2019. She was born June 16, 1939 in Bay City to Emil and Mary Francis (Toohey) Kozak. On April 4, 1959 she married Dale Jacobs and they spent 60 wonderful years together. She was a 1970 graduate of Delta College School of Nursing and worked as an RN at...
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Rosella M. Johnson
August 8, 1925 - May 11, 2019
Rosella M. Johnson was born in Bay City, M I on August 8, 1925 to the late Frank and Mary (Wood) Stevens. She passed away in Bay City on May 11, 2019. Her husband, Earl Johnson, preceded her in death in 1990.
She was a member of South Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was the choir director until she retired in 2006. She was also secretary of the church and was involved with...
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Kimberly S. Phillips
March 29, 1953 - May 11, 2019
Kimberly Sue Phillips was born in Bay City, MI on March 29, 1953 to the late Edgar H. and Betty L. (Nutt) Fork. She passed away on May 11, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. She was a member of the Riverwalk Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Karl Glenn Phillips, whom she married July 20, 1974. She also leaves her son Kyle (Jennifer Cooney) Phillips, 3 step grandchildren: Ashley...
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Mary L. Krenz
December 16, 1927 - May 9, 2019
Mary Louise Krenz was born in Glenmont, OH on December 16, 1927 to the late Thomas and Edna (Zimmerman) Heffley. She passed away peacefully with her family beside her on May 9, 2019.
She married Roy Richard Krenz on November 28, 1946 who survives her. In addition to her loving husband of 72 years, she leaves behind her sons: Michael (Patti) Krenz and Jeffrey (Theresa) Krenz; her...
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Michael J. Gardner
June 2, 1944 - May 6, 2019
Michael Joseph Gardner was born in Cheboygan, MI on June 2, 1944 to the late James and Irene (Penoyer) Gardner. He passed away at Brittany Manor, Midland, MI on May 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Jean Gardner. He was a member of Fraser Road Church of God. He was retired from General Motors.
Survivors include: his daughter, Gretchen (William) Ross and grandchildren Olivia...
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Robert E. Wise
February 26, 1952 - May 5, 2019
Robert Edward Wise, age 67 years, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at McLaren Bay Special Care in Bay City, after a lengthy battle with complications due to lung cancer with his family by his side. He was born on February 26, 1952 in Traverse City, Michigan, the son of the late Roy and Betty (Hoy) Wise. Bob served in...
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Jason R. Cohoon
July 22, 1977 - May 3, 2019
Jason Richard Cohoon, age 41 years, our loving son and brother, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. He was born in Bay City on July 22, 1977. Jason enjoyed drawing, writing stories, watching wrestling and tattooing.
Surviving family include his mother, Tammy Knepp; sisters, Amanda Cohoon, Dawn Wiseman and Jamie Toews; brothers, David Cohoon Jr. and Fred Klemm Jr.; his...
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Joseph W. Klemm
May 15, 1957 - April 29, 2019
Klemm, Joseph W.
Pinconning, Michigan
Joseph Wiliam Klemm, age 61 years, beloved husband and devoted father and grandfather passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, April 29, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 15, 1957 in Bay City, the son of the late William and Gladys (Zimmer) Klemm.
Surviving family include his wife, Linda; children, Joseph (fiancée Kari) Klemm, Crystal Klemm, Alicia...
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Kathryn Pilarski
April 29, 2019
Kathryn (Eberlein) Pilarski, 70, of Bay City, MI, died April 29, 2019, peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born November 19, 1948, in Romulus, MI, to Arthur and Dorothy (Lange) Eberlein. On October 2, 1971, she married Robert Pilarski, of Bay City, MI. On this rare occasion, Bob and Kathi...
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Donna (Markle) Schlund
April 27, 2019
Donna, 81, our loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away April 27, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family. After a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer, she has gone to be with her Savior and friend. She will live forever in our hearts.
Donna was born on March 7, 1938, in Unionville: daughter of Matthew and Gertrude (Irion) Markle. She...
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Robert L. Pilarski
April 25, 2019
Robert L. Pilarski, 70, of Bay City, MI, died April 25, 2019, at Covenant Healthcare with his family by his side. He was born September 19, 1948, in Bay City, MI, to Phillip and Virginia (Laney) Pilarski. On October 2, 1971, he married Kathryn Eberlein of Sebewaing, MI. On this rare...
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Ruthie L. Soule
February 26, 1950 - April 23, 2019
Ruthie Len Soule, age 69 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019 at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn. She was born on February 26, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Marion and Dorothy Piotrowski. On October 18, 1974 she was united in marriage to Earl R. Soule and he preceded her in death on August 26, 2017. Ruthie was employed as a CNA at Bay Medical...
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Arthur Frank Cruz
November 25, 1946 - April 21, 2019
Arthur Frank Cruz was born in Bay City, MI on November 25, 1946 to the late Santiago and Henrietta (Valdez) Cruz. He passed away on April 21, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in Vietnam.
Survivors include 2 sons: Tony Lee (Patty) Cruz and Arthur F. (Michelle Charland) Cruz II, 3 step children: Carri (Tom) Cruz, Clemente Cruz and Santiago (Candy) Cruz...
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Rita Johnson
April 18, 2019
Rita Johnson, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away following a sudden battle with cancer on Thursday April 18, 2019. She was born on November 19, 1941 in St. Johns, MI to Revs. Neil and Arlene Sheridan who preceded her in death. She was the eldest of four children, Marcia Emanuel, Corinne (Gerald) Rivard, and Leonard Sheridan, all of whom survive her.
She earned a...
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Carol S. Lipan
April 17, 2019
Carol Sue Lipan was born in Bay City, MI on May 11, 1949 to the late Robert W. and Delores M. (Reaume) Martin. She passed away April 17, 2019 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI.
She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish where she taught RCIA for many years. She was employed at Bonnie's Sewing Center where she taught her passion of sewing. She was an incredible homemaker who loved...
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Lydia A. Lehnhardt
April 17, 2019
Lydia Ann Lehnhardt was born in Muncie, IN on May 13, 1935 to the late Robert and Mary Ellen (Murray) Full. She passed away at the Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home on April 17, 2019.
She and her late husband, Gene were co-owners of Ford Clothing and Lady Fords in Bay City. Lydia was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women. Lydia was very active in the Bay City Garden...
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Gretl Marie Fiebke
September 3, 1967 - April 16, 2019
Gretl Marie Fiebke, age 51 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, April 16, 2019 at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County. She was born on September 3, 1967 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late Bruce and Charlotte (Golden) Corry. Gretl served in the Army Reserve and was employed as an RN for many years.
Surviving family include her children, Ashley Fiebke, Jacob Fiebke,...
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Derian R. Schultz
April 13, 2019
Derian Robert Schultz was born in Bay City on April 17, 1995 to Matthew and Tammara (Sode) Schultz. He passed away at his home on April 13, 2019. He was formerly employed at Jack's Market in Essexville.
Survivors include his parents Matthew and Tammara Schultz, his brother Christyan (Brooke) Schultz, his sister Liz Schultz, his nieces Sophia and Izabella Schultz, his nephew Alexander Schultz,...
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Shirley Stange
April 10, 2019
Visiting hours in Bay City, MI will be Sunday, April14, 2019 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Penzien-Steele Funeral Home. Private burial wil be at Elm Lawn Cemetery.
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Bernice Bunny Sylvester
April 3, 2019
Bernice Eleanor "Bunny" Sylvester was born in Saginaw, MI on November 28, 1944 to the late Alfred C. and Florence E. (Mitchell) Frost. She passed away at her home on April 3, 2019. Prior to retirement she served as a deputy corrections officer in the Tuscola County Sheriff's Department for 25 years. Bunny was a member of the Frankenmuth Bible Church, the Red Hat Society and the M.S. Society.
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Jean V. Temple
April 1, 2019
Jean V. Temple was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 3. 1929. She passed away at Covenant Select Specialty Hospital, Saginaw on April 1, 2019. She will be greeted in heaven by her sons Paul and Ronald Temple and granddaughter Tina Marie Bullard, her parents Charles and Myrtle (Johnston) Beltz, brothers John and Earl (Ruth) Beltz.
Jean was a 50 years member of Vassar First United Methodist Church...
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Nelson W.G. Spengler
March 31, 2019
Nelson Walter George Spengler was born in Bay City, MI on April 14, 1933 to the late George J. and Minnie (Pacholke) Spengler. He passed away on March 31, 2019 at his home.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Prior to retirement he was employed at Bay City Milling and Grocery Co. from 1951 to 1993 as a truck driver. He enjoyed camping, riding his cycle and snow machine. He was an...
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Beverly Ann Richard
March 31, 2019
Beverly Ann Richard was born in Caro, MI on May 5, 1933 to the late Walter and Mamie (Hunter) Martin. She passed away on March 31, 2019 at her home. She was a member of the Vassar F.O.E. No. 2380. She was formerly employed at the State Hospital in Caro and retired from Means Stamping.
She is survived by her children: David (Tina) Richard, Judith Richard, Karen Richard-Waterman and Robert ...
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Joseph E. Loree, M.D.
March 31, 2019
Joseph E. Loree, M.D., passed away March 31, 2019 at the age of 97. He was born in Guelph, Canada and graduated from Queens University. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 and became a fighter pilot.
Professionally he became a general surgeon, specializing in trauma and was the initial Chairman of Surgery at Bay Medical Center. He belonged to many organizations including The...
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Rosemary H. Ruterbusch
March 23, 2019
Rosemary Helen Ruterbusch was born in Saginaw, MI on June 30, 1921 to Walter and Helen (Hausbeck) Gollin. She died peacefully on March 23, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.
She married Eldon Ruterbusch on May 20, 1949 at St. James Lutheran Church in Munger. Rosemary was active in the Tri-County Rock and Mineral Society, Heritage House Museum and the Girl Scouts. During World War...
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Margaret LaFond
March 18, 2019
Margaret LaFond was born in Mt. Carmel, PA on October 24, 1946 to the late Arthur and Eleanor (Holka) Luptowski. She passed away at Brian's House on March 18, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Jesse A. LaFond, her children: Gerard (Maureen) VanDenBoom, Elizabeth (Alec) Badour and Joseph M. (Tracy) VanDenBoom, her grandchildren: Victorianna (Kristifer Wakeling) Card, Cheyanne (Derek Gohm)...
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Marilyn R. Jonas
March 16, 2019
Marilyn Rose Jonas was born in Bay City, MI on March 28, 1947 to the late Harold and Domicella (Skrzypczak) Jonas. She passed away on March 16, 2019 at Toni & Trish House. She graduated from Handy High School in 1965 and was the owner and manager of Danny's Food Market for 38 years until her death. She started working behind the counter when she was 9 years old when her folks owned the store...
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Peter Benson Frantz
March 13, 2019
Peter Benson Frantz was born in Saginaw, MI on January 23, 1921 to the late Robert and Sally (Stanley) Frantz. He passed away March 13, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Suzanne Parker Smith, on July 6, 2005.
Peter was an architect and member of the A.I.A. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and his Master's Degree from...
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Emily R. Butts
March 6, 2019
Emily R. Butts was born in Turner, MI on December 7, 1938 to the late Luther and Alice (Webster) Rainsberger. She passed away at McLaren Bay Region on March 6, 2019.
She was a former member of First United Methodist Church and was currently a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher as well as serving funeral dinners. For 25 years, Emily...
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Martha "Martie" Mettee
March 25, 1944 - March 4, 2019
Martha ("Martie") Grube Mettee, age 74, of Bay City, Michigan passed March 4, after a courageous battle with cancer. Martha was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Valparaiso University and received her law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Martha worked tirelessly as an Assistant Prosecutor in Bay County. In 1992, she argued a case in front of the...
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Lorettta E. Kramer
February 27, 2019
Loretta Emma Kramer, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on February 27, 2019. She was born March 17, 1933 and took delight in being born on St. Patrick's Day. She was born and raised on the family farm, to the late Michael and Ida (Warmbier) Horneber. She met the "love of her life," Lloyd Kramer, at his sister's wedding. They married on July 16, 1955 and spent 63 beautiful years...
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Pamela K. Kruse
February 26, 2019
Pamela Kay Kruse was born in Sylvania, Ohio on October 2, 1949 to the late Clifford Otis and Norma Lee (Seeley) Zwayer. She passed away on February 26, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region.
Pamela worked as a medical biller and an insurance producer. She enjoyed bowling and attending sporting events with her husband.
She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Lee Kruse on January 2, 2016. ...
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Marion F. Noell
February 22, 2019
Marion Frances Noell, age 97 years, was born May 7, 1921 and died February 22, 2019. Marion married the love of her life, John C. Noell, on December 23, 1943. She and John were married 66 years before his death on August 31, 2009. They had one son Larry Douglas Noell, who passed away tragically on May 4, 1968. She was preceded in death, not only by her beloved husband and son, but also her 2...
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Curtis W. Cornelius
October 12, 1959 - February 22, 2019
Curtis William Cornelius, age 59 years, passed away early Friday morning, February 22, 2019 at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw, MI. He was born on October 12, 1959 in Bay City, the son of the late William and Carol (Sullivan) Cornelius. On March 27, 1982 he was united in marriage to Ruth A. Rambo, she survives him. Curt worked as a machine operator in various manufacturing facilities throughout...
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