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10/31/2025

A great morning spent with Energize YPN at their October Coffee Social! 🍁

10/23/2025

This is a great opportunity to support the Children's Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region. 💜

Who loves a good swag bag!?!? 🤩
Everyone attending our Sip N Style tomorrow will go home with one! 🛍️
There’s still time to sign up! Stop in or call today to help us raise money for 💜💜💜

10/21/2025

Honor the legacy of your loved one with a personalized memorial that shines bright with their spirit. At Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home, we offer a variety of beautiful keepsakes that allow you to keep your loved one close forever.

Visit www.hyattewald.com from the comfort of your own home and explore the many options available to you.

10/17/2025

Judith Ann "Judy" Jeffers, a beacon of love and laughter, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in her hometown of Bay City, Michigan. Born on April 13, 1937, Judy's life was a tapestry woven with joy, kindness, and an unending zest for life. She was a cherished wife to Richard Jeffers for 60 years, a devoted mother to Tom (Lynne) Jeffers and Jennifer (Beth) Jeffers, and a doting grandmother to Mia Carr, Logan Schultz, Jordyn Jeffers, and Bennett Jeffers.

Judy's early days in Bay City set the stage for a life filled with community ties and family bonds. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Gertrude (Munz) Piper, and sister to the late David (Donna) Piper. Her roots ran deep in the city that she loved.

Throughout her career as a Sales Representative, Judy's bright personality and genuine care for others shone through. Her ability to connect with people was not just a professional skill, but a personal gift that she extended to everyone she met. Judy's dedication to her ...

10/15/2025

We 💙 our Bay Area Chamber of Commerce!

10/14/2025

Whether it’s a slice of pie, a plate of cookies, or your loved one's favorite recipe, desserts have a way of bringing people together and sparking sweet memories.

At Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home, we are reminded that the simple joys of life — like sharing dessert with loved ones — are what make memories so meaningful.

What dessert brings back your favorite memory? 🥧 Share with us below!

10/09/2025

Every life has a story worth sharing.

The Talk of a Lifetime® is about having meaningful conversations with your loved ones — sharing memories, life lessons, and what matters most.

At Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home, we believe these talks can bring comfort today and create lasting legacies for tomorrow.

💙Download the free workbook to start your conversation today: https://www.rememberingalife.com/pages/have-the-talk-of-a-lifetime

10/08/2025

James Dillon Troester

Jim was born on July 14, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late John W. and Marian (Meagher) Troester. Jim graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and from the University of Michigan with a Master of Social Work Degree.

He was a clinical social worker and practiced for thirty-eight years. Jim worked in the Bay Area Guidance Center, and the Bay-Area Intermediate School District, retiring in 2000. He is the author of over a dozen articles in professional social work and mental health journals.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Connelly) Troester. They were married on August 19, 1961, and are the parents of James F. (Elizabeth Alarie) of Torch Lake, Michigan and Dennis P. Troester of Bay City, Michigan, and the grandparents of Logan J. Troester of Kalispell, Montana, and Daniel E. Watson of Cedarville, Michigan.

Jim was also preceded in death by his brothers, Reverand John W. Troester, the Honorable ...

10/06/2025

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
At Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home, we pause to acknowledge a loss that touches many families in our community, but is often carried in silence.

10/01/2025

As October arrives, the changing of the seasons reminds us how quickly time passes. As we prepare our homes and lives for the changes of fall, it’s also a meaningful time to consider pre-planning in preparation for the natural changes we will experience in our lives. 🍂

Please reach out, and let our caring team assist with your pre-planning needs.

09/24/2025

Grief takes time, and no two journeys are alike. At Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home, we offer resources and support to families as they heal.
Grief resources for our community can be found on our website: www.hyattewald.com

09/19/2025

Every service can reflect the personality and passions of your loved one. From music, personalized memorial printing and special memory tables, we can helps you create a meaningful tribute.