Obituaries
Christopher “Chris” J. Gutchak, a cherished family man, respected community member, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at the Horizon Assisted Living
Center - in Standish, Michigan. Born on March 5, 1935, in Bay City, to the late Christopher and Evangeline (Tatro) Gutchak...
Timothy M. Muirhead, age 53, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. He was born January 13, 1971, in Wyandotte, Michigan to Pamela (Burzynski) Grzegorczyk and the late Roland Muirhead. Tim graduated from Ferris State University, he worked as a Detroit Police...
Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Sam Bodrie. We will gather together on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 pm to remember our wonderful spouse, brother, father, grandpa, nephew, brother-in-law, and friend who will be greatly missed. Please bring your fondest memories of Sam to...
Madeline Seyuin, a beacon of faith and generosity, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at the age of 96 in Standish, Michigan. Born on June 2, 1927, in Beaver Township, Michigan to the late Ned & Bessie (Wolaszk) Jarczynski, Madeline’s life was a testament to her gentle spirit and...
Sophie Fryzel, age 96, passed away on March 17, 2024. She was born in Pinconning on June 2, 1927, to the late John and Antonia Niemiec. She married William Fryzel on October 18, 1947, in St. Mary’s Church. He preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 1994.
Sophie is survived by her children, Michael (Cindy...
Mitchel Edwin Jones, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in October of 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on January 14, 1948, in Ionia, Michigan, and spent a life dedicated to family, community, and the great outdoors.
Mitch was preceded in death by his loving...
Donna Lynn (Kilborn) VanPelt, 79, Linwood, MI, passed peacefully at home on March 22, 2024, with her family beside her after a long illness. She was born on May 8, 1944, in Ypsilanti, MI, to Karl and Dorothy Kilborn. She was married on February 18, 1967, in Bay City, MI, to Gary VanPelt, who was...
Sherri Ann Siebert, 60, passed away on March 6, 2024, in Plymouth, MI after a lengthy illness. Born on Sept. 29, 1963, in Bay City, Mich.; Sherri lived her formative years in Bay City and was lovingly parented by her mother Donna Kilborn VanPelt and her maternal grandparents Dorothy and Karl...
James Robert Beck, known affectionately to friends and family as Jim, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, in Bay City, Michigan, due to natural causes. Born on August 19, 1936, in Midland, Michigan, to the late Nicholas and Katherine (Furst) Beck.
Jim’s life was a testament to the enduring...
Kenneth D. Bumgarner Jr., fondly known as Ken, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 27, 2024, in Pinconning, Michigan. Born on February 19, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan to the late Kenneth & Lillian (Lamkin) Bumgarner Sr., Ken was a beacon of kindness and friendliness, touching...