The Obituary Section

Richard Norman Ritter

, Michigan

Richard was a veteran of the Korean war and later worked at Chrysler and served as a proud officer at the Gladwin County Sheriffs office. He is survived by his son Alan Ruth Kooiker Ritter and step sons Jerome "Jerry" of Gulfport Mississippi and Jeff Wendy Sibley of Blountville Tennessee seven grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. Richard enjoyed wood crafts and working in his yard. He set up an annual veterans memorial with flags and his wood creations along the road in front of his home in Beaverton each year. Richard was preceded in death by his brother Lee Ritter and his beloved wife Kathleen A. Clous Ritter in 2024. Richard chose not to have formal services but will be forever laid to rest with his beloved wife on her family farm in Kingsley Michigan where a private memorial will be held at a later date. To sign the online guestbook…

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Mary Cole

, Michigan

May 12, 2026

Mary Lou Cole known lovingly to family and friends as Mary Lou passed away on May 13 2026 in Michigan at the age of 85. She was born on May 22 1940 in Greenville and from the beginning of her life she carried the warmth strength and kindness that would come to define her. Mary Lou was a loving kind and funny woman whose presence brought comfort and joy to those around her. She lived her life with a generous spirit and a steady devotion to the people she loved and she will be remembered for the many ways she made others feel welcome valued and cared for. Mary Lou treasured her family above all else. She is survived by Patricia Prescott and Chuck Randy and Brenda Prescott Wesley and Tracy Prescott Tammy and Chris Wolverton and Charles and Amber Prescott. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren…

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Audey Witt

, Michigan

The family of Audey Lloyd Witt of Durand is deeply saddened to announce his passing on May 12 2026 at the young age of 72. Audey was born in Flint on July 15 1953 to Wayne and Donna Shepard Witt. He graduated from Ainsworth High in 1971. Shortly thereafter he began his apprenticeship with AC Sparkplug and married his high school sweetheart the love of his life Janet McBride in 1974. Audey had numerous passions that he dedicated countless hours to which included but not limited to racing motorcycles camping archery hunting fishing darts golfing and cooking for his family. Audey eventually retired skilled trades from AC Delphi and further dedicated his time to his hobbies family and friends. Audey is survived by his wife of 52 years Janet his three daughters Kathy Petropoulos Ted Lori Rouse Will and Stacy Witt his six grandchildren Faith Alex Alyssa Grace Logan and…

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Linda Cook

, Michigan

Linda Marie Mausolf Cook age 70 of Harbor Beach Michigan passed away peacefully at home on May 13 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 19 1955 in Harbor Beach to the late Orville and Marie Mausolf and in the beautiful symmetry of her life she also returned home to Harbor Beach for her final days. Linda was the beloved wife of Dan Cook married September 28 1974. Together Dan and Linda built a life rooted in faith family friendship hard work and the simple joys that made their home feel warm and welcoming to everyone who entered. She was the loving mother of Ryan Cook and Tina Cummings and a proud motherinlaw to Gina Cook and Brian Cummings. But one of Lindas greatest joys in life was being a grandmother. She adored her grandchildren Ethan Kaliah Maxwell Ellyana and Connor and they brought…

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Michelle Lynn Mikesell

, Michigan

Michele Lynn Mikesell age 56 passed away peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw surrounded by family. Michele was born in Toledo Ohio on October 19 1969 to Jack and Donna Coutchure Buckley. She graduated from Northwoods University in 2007 with a Bachelors degree in business. A respected Senior Administrative Specialist at Dow she was admired by her coworkers for her kindness dedication and charisma. Michele married Scott Alan Mikesell her loving husband of 1 12 years on October 19 2024. She enjoyed every aspect of lifes joys including boating kayaking fishing snowmobiling and trail riding. She loved baking and gardening and was quite crafty. She absolutely loved the beach and making memories with her family but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren nieces and nephew. She went by the nickname of Queenie. Michele Lynn Mikesell is survived by her loving husband Scott father Jack Buckley of Saginaw…

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