Bob Hayes's obituary , Passed away on March 9, 2026 in Portage, Michigan

Bob Hayes

December 13, 1936 - March 9, 2026 (89 years old)

Portage, Michigan

Bob Hayes's obituary , Passed away on March 9, 2026 in Portage, Michigan

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Bob Hayes

December 13, 1936 - March 9, 2026 (89 years old)

Portage, Michigan

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Bob Hayes Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 9, 2026, at the age of 89, Bob Hayes (Portage, Michigan) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bob Hayes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Nelda Sue Hayes; his parents, Florence Hayes and Eden Hayes; and his brother Harry Hayes. He is survived by: his children, Teresa Patterson (Patrick Patterson), Todd Hayes, Julie Lantz (Tom Lantz) and Joni Champion (Joe Champion); his grandchildren, Emily Gray (Sam Gray), Alicia Patterson, Lauren Patterson, Brennan Champion (Lauren Champion), Lydia Champion, Griffin Lantz, Caden Lantz, Quincy Lantz and Erin Hayes; his great grandchild Gray; and his siblings, Sharon Strouse and Dennis Hayes.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.

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Mar 16

Visitation

St. Catherine of Siena Parish
1150 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024

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Mar 16

Mass

Live Stream St. Catherine of Siena Parish
1150 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024

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Mar 16

Visitation

Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
6080 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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