Howard ColeCadillac
Cadillac - Howard W. Cole, of Cadillac formerly of Saginaw, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Samaritas Senior Living. He was 93.Howard was born on February 8, 1931 to Harvey and Mary (Lynett) Cole in Saginaw, Michigan. He resided with William and Virginia Finazzi while working at the family business, Finazzi Produce, until his time of retirement after 50 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, cutting wood, fishing, golfing and playing horseshoes. Howard was...
Cadillac - Howard W. Cole, of Cadillac formerly of Saginaw, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Samaritas Senior Living. He was 93.Howard was born on February 8, 1931 to Harvey and Mary...
Carla Gaunt
Carla Jo Gaunt, of Cadillac, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home with family by her side. She was 68.Carla was born on December 28, 1955, to Robert and Joan (McConnell) Tanner in Cadillac, Michigan. She was married to Dennis Gaunt. Carla dedicated her life to raising her family, and especially enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart, and she often referred to her only grandson, Casen, as her "sunshine...
Carla Jo Gaunt, of Cadillac, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home with family by her side. She was 68.Carla was born on December 28, 1955, to Robert and Joan (McConnell) Tanner in...
Joseph "Joe" LunkasMesick
Mesick - Joseph Scott Lunkas, formerly of Flint, and Mesick's own "The Aging Michigan Outdoorsman" passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was 76.Joe was born on June 10, 1948, in Flint, Michigan to Joseph Walter and Patricia (Snodgrass) Lunkas. Joe grew up in the Flint area, was a graduate of Northwestern High School in 1966, and went onto college before Uncle Sam drafted him into service. Joe served as a Sergeant in the...
Mesick - Joseph Scott Lunkas, formerly of Flint, and Mesick's own "The Aging Michigan Outdoorsman" passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City....
Gregory PitragoCadillac
Gregory Pitrago, of Cadillac, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.Greg was born on January 17, 1957 to Richard E. and MaryAnn (Pelker) Pitrago in Detroit, Michigan. Greg proudly answered the call of duty serving in the United States Navy on the USS Prairie.Greg is survived by his loving wife, Susan Pitrago; his devoted daughter, Carly (Justin Watson) Pitrago, and his beloved dog, Mitchell.He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and...
Gregory Pitrago, of Cadillac, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.Greg was born on January 17, 1957 to Richard E. and MaryAnn (Pelker) Pitrago in Detroit,...
Jay SchutteMcBain
McBain - Jay Dean Schutte, longtime resident of McBain passed away at home with family by his side on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was 73.Jay was born on February 7, 1951, in Cadillac, Michigan to Richard and Johanna (Heuker) Schutte. He grew up on the family dairy farm on Geers Road and became a graduate of Northern Michigan Christian High School. Jay spent a few years serving his country as part of the Army National Guard. On December 4, 1976 Jay entered into marriage with the former...
McBain - Jay Dean Schutte, longtime resident of McBain passed away at home with family by his side on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was 73.Jay was born on February 7, 1951, in Cadillac, Michigan to...
Anne SchiavonePrudenville
Anne Victoria (Powell) Schiavone passed away at her Prudenville home on Sunday June 23, 2024.She was born on January 3, 1930 at the family farmhouse in Otisville, Michigan to parents Albert DeWitt & Alma Victoria (Hisco*ck) Powell.Anne was the youngest of nine children. She was educated in Flint, this is where she met her future husband while in her teens. In 1950 Anne married Lou Schiavone who was also from Flint. Together they lived in Flint before moving to Fenton and later the...
Anne Victoria (Powell) Schiavone passed away at her Prudenville home on Sunday June 23, 2024.She was born on January 3, 1930 at the family farmhouse in Otisville, Michigan to parents Albert...
Patricia Gray
Patricia A. Gray, age 82, formerly of Novi, MI, passed away on June 23, 2024.Pat was born in Detroit, grew up in St. Clair Shores, the daughter of Walter and Anna Lazarowicz, and was a graduate of St. Philip Neri High School. Pat spent much of her life in Novi, MI with her husband and children, and retired to a community in New Hudson, MI.Pat was a strong lady with a tender heart. She will be remembered for her smile, strength of character, love of family and friends, and her compassion...
Patricia A. Gray, age 82, formerly of Novi, MI, passed away on June 23, 2024.Pat was born in Detroit, grew up in St. Clair Shores, the daughter of Walter and Anna Lazarowicz, and was a graduate...
Floyd WetzigManton
Floyd Maurice Wetzig, of Manton, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Ohana AFC Home in Manton with family by his side. Floyd is finally free in Heaven from his earthly sickness and disabilities. He was 83.Floyd was born on August 1, 1940 in McKinley Township, Taylor County, Wisconsin to Eugene and Edna (Rockstad) Wetzig, where he was raised on the family’s dairy farm. His family later relocated to Michigan, where he became a longtime member of the Manton Baptist Church. Floyd...
Floyd Maurice Wetzig, of Manton, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Ohana AFC Home in Manton with family by his side. Floyd is finally free in Heaven from his earthly sickness and...
Bruce WithunHoughton Lake
Bruce Allan Withun, 60, of Houghton Lake passed away on Friday June 21, 2024 at his home.Bruce was born on May 7, 1964 in Almont, Michigan. He grew up and attended school in the Thumb area of Michigan. He moved from Capac to Houghton Lake over 30 years ago. In 1993 Bruce was married in Houghton Lake to Carrie Lynn Martin, who preceded Bruce in death. He worked as a Welder-Fabricator for Brown Industries in Beaverton for many years. Bruce enjoyed gardening, pool,...
Bruce Allan Withun, 60, of Houghton Lake passed away on Friday June 21, 2024 at his home.Bruce was born on May 7, 1964 in Almont, Michigan. He grew up and attended school in the Thumb area...
Lori MerollisHoughton Lake
Lori Elaine Merollis, 59, of Houghton Lake passed away on Thursday June 20, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side.Lori was born on January 17, 1965 in Livonia, Michigan to John and Elaine(Maki) Mitchell. Lori was a Care Provider for Roscommon County Commission on Aging, She had a passion for horses from a young age and loved horseback riding. Lori also enjoyed spending time on the lake or at the family camp in Deerton, Michigan.Surviving Mrs. Merollis are her...
Lori Elaine Merollis, 59, of Houghton Lake passed away on Thursday June 20, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side.Lori was born on January 17, 1965 in Livonia, Michigan to John...
