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James M. Gutt, age 76, passed away at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center in Roscommon, MI on Thursday, October 8, 2015.
Jim was born in Richmond, Michigan on July 22, 1939 to Adam and Cecilia (Zychski) Gutt. He married Lorna Rau on September 30, 1961 in Richmond, MI. Jim worked for G.M.C. Pontiac, retiring in 1995 after 32 years of service. The couple settled in Fairview, MI in 1999.
Jim is survived by his wife Lorna L. Gutt of Fairview, MI; his children: Laura (James) Jacobs of Livonia, MI; Randall Gutt of Hampton, VA; and Karen (Tim) Baisley, also of Hampton, VA; his siblings: Delores Gutt, John Gutt, Grace Suess and Greg Gutt; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 expected great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers: David and Francis; and his sister Mary Sobkowski.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11 AM at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Richmond, MI with Father Sean Bonner officiating. His ashes will be laid to rest at Christian Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,Greater Michigan Chapter, Northern Michigan Region 526 W. Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707 or to the wishes of the family.
Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Gutt
Donna and Don Stefforia
October 15, 2015
Sending our prayers n blessings to the "Gutt" family
Thinking of you
Jim in 8th grade, January, 1953
Ray Waugh
October 14, 2015
Kim & Jon Alexander
October 14, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, God Bless you all.
Bonnie Graham (Gutt)
October 14, 2015
He is going to be missed. Love you all.
October 13, 2015
Our sympathy to all of your family.
Ken & Leah Baranowski
Jennel Elderkin
October 13, 2015
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to your family.
Lynn Norton
October 13, 2015
May you find comfort knowing that Jim is without limitations as he was on earth. He is with his parents who with the saints have welcomed into God's kingdom, where illness and sadness don't exist. May your memories be your comfort as the Holy Spirit comforts you.
Jim & Sue Kincheloe
October 13, 2015
Prayers are sent from the Kincheloe's that you find comfort in the Lord's arms during this sad time.
LAURA MATHISEN
October 13, 2015
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE ENTIRE GUTT FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Laura Mathisen
October 13, 2015
So Sorry for your loss. My payers are with the entire Gutt family.
Ray Waugh
October 13, 2015
I remember Jim very clearly from grade school, when he and I were classmates at St. Augustine. I shall keep his soul in my prayers.
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