T.L. Handy Memorials

Omaka Alexander Smith Sr., a beloved resident of Lansing, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2024, at the age of 53. Born in Elkhart, Indiana, Omaka made his mark in the world through his vibrant spirit and warm heart. Graduating from T.L. Handy High School in 1988, Omaka excelled...

Ronald J. Thume Jr., a beloved member of the Bay City community, passed away on November 5, 2021, at the age of 50. Born on March 1, 1971, in Bay City, Ronald brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Ronald graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1989...

Jonathan A. Turmell passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side at the age of 50 years. He was born in Flint, Michigan on September 11, 1970 to James and Sharon (Petrimoulx) Turmell. Jon was married to the love of his life and...

Deana Rose (Neering) Beattie, age 49, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. She was born on August 23, 1970 to Butch and Mary Neering. She graduated from T.L. Handy High in 1989. Deana was proud of the Defense Contracting work that she did for many years. Surviving...

Gary Allan Pfundt Jr. of Maumee, Ohio passed away in his home Sunday March 1, 2020 after a courageous battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. Gary was born in Bay City, Michigan where he resided into his twenties, until he moved to NW Ohio. Gary graduated from T.L. Handy High...

Keith Arthur Thompson died Nov. 30 at his McGregor, Texas, home after fighting the good fight in his battle with cancer. Born April 9, 1961 and raised as part of the Deen’s Lane bunch in Bay City, Michigan, the son of Jack and Joy Thompson developed a love of canoeing,...

Kenneth R. Cottrell, age 56, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, beloved husband and father, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas L. Cottrell, and father-in-law, Frank J. Cole, Jr. Ken is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cindy;...

Kimberly (Duncan) Middleton left to be with the Lord on July 1st, 2019 at her home in West Bloomfield, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 27, 1968 in Fort Knox, KY and graduated from T.L. Handy High School (Bay City, MI) in 1986, later obtaining her Associates...

Brent Ronald Yurgaites, The death of our son, brother, friend, cousin, nephew will change us forever. We will miss his warm, caring, fun loving personality. We only wish we could have said goodbye to him. March 4, 1971 the world was made a better place. June 14, 2018 heaven was...

MEYER-MORRIS (Pawlak), Laurie Lynn Kalamazoo, Michigan Formerly of Bay City Laurie Lynn Meyer-Morris, 46, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Bay City, our hilarious, witty, smart, bold, fun, sometimes unfiltered, and most loving wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend was born into eternal life on the morning of...