Rhea Jean Hayward Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rhea Jean Hayward of Bay City, Michigan, who passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Floyd Baumbach; her husband Kenneth Arnold Hayward; her son Richard Hayward; her grandson Richard Hayward; and her sister Lorraine "Lul" Holt (Lowell).
She is survived by: her mother Viola Baumbach (Katt); her children, William Hayward, Dianne Zuzula (Robert), Kenneth Hayward (Donna), Maureen Spychalski (Eric) and Michael Hayward (Tina); her daughter-in-law Lynn Hayward; and her grandchildren, John Hayward, Holly Thomas, David Hayward (Jesse), Susan Clement (David), Robert II Zuzula (Meghaen), Kari Miller (Matt), Joshua Hayward (Jennifer), Lucas Hayward (Megan), Lisa Maygar (Jason), Michael Hayward, Nicholas Spychalski (Amanda), Brian Spychalski (Kelly), Benjamin Spychalski (Angela), Kyle Spychalski (Trisha), Jacob Spychalski (Shelby), Zachary Hayward (Samantha), Matthew Hayward (Kylie) and Noah Hayward. She is also survived by 33 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity St. James Lutheran Church or the wishes of the family.
