Baxter has passed but his memory lives on. He is remembered here and one of our big angels who watches over the dogs at the MDRC RANCH. Many medical needs are covered in part by his memorial. We are so thankful for his family who has supported the dogs that come through our doors.
CATRELL, ALYCE D. Of Grand Blanc, age 72, died Monday, September 12, 2022 at Hyde Park Assisted Living. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Harold K. Polk Jr. officiating. Cremation will take place following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Michigan Doodle Rescue Connect (MDRC) Midland, Michigan. Visitation 4 p.m. 8 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the funeral home. Alyce was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 13, 1950, the daughter of the late Leland and Doris (Owings) Larsen. She graduated from Flint Central in 1968. On January 21, 1983 she married Barry Catrell. She was a waitress for several years at Golden Gate, Kosmans Carriage House, Floogals and Palace Coney Island. Alyce was a very caring and giving person, she was always worried about someone else first. She loved shopping and QVC; jigsaw puzzles, camping with Terry and Gina Catrell, Bill and Karen Rucker, including our annual trips to the Caribbean and Mexico with Bill and Karen Rucker, Bob and Prudy Jacobee. Surviving are children, Ron and wife Liz Larsen; step-daughter, Lindsey and husband Steve Montpas, step-son, Greg and wife Kelli Catrell; grandchildren, Cooper, Maddie, Kyle, Emily, Stephanie and Jerrica; several great-grandchildren; brother, Lee and wife Michelle Larsen. Special thank you to our therapists at Advance Physical Therapy, Megan, Holly, Andy and many others. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Peggy and Scarlett; our good friends, Bill and Karen Rucker; Bob and Mary McConkie. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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Loved dearly and missed.
Loved dearly and missed.
In loving memory of James Frank Doetsch
James Frank Doetsch, 77, of Lachine passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. James was born on June 11, 1944, in Paris, Texas to the late Frank and Pearl (Arnold) Doetsch. On Aug. 5, 1988, he married Shirley Holbrook. James enjoyed playing Euchre, fishing trips to Canada, puzzles, and spending time outdoors with his dogs. Surviving are his wife, Shirley, three children, William (Heather) Doetsch, Jamie (Tracy Alt) Doetsch, Julie (Patrick) Selby; two stepchildren, Will (Debbie) Dyer, Scott (Terrie) Dyer, 10 grandchildren, Andrew (Angela), Alex, Addy, Amanda, Kailee, Shane, Rebecca (Jack), Veronica, Brandi, and Krysta, six great-grandchildren, Angelo, Dominic, Jack, Nolan, Hunter, and Ryker. Memorial visitation will take place Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Bannan Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the memorial service at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Arnie Kirschner officiating. Streaming will be available at bannanfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Michigan Doodle Rescue Connect.
