Michael O'Laughlin: President, Manager, Mortician, Funeral Director
Michael was raised in the funeral home. He graduated from Coleman High School in 1981, where he was active in athletics and forensics. He worked for his Father at the funeral home and McDonald's Restaurant through high school and college. Mike worked for the Ross B. Northrop & Son Funeral Home in Detroit and Northville while attending Wayne State University Department of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1984. He moved back to Midland County and started working for the Miner-Bradley Funeral Home in Midland, O'Laughlin Funeral Home in Coleman and the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin. Mike purchased the O'Laughlin Funeral Home in 1993. Michael has served on the Coleman June Fest Committee, Board of Directors for Midland County Junior Achievement, Coleman Planning Commission, President of Coleman Youth Athletic Association, Board Member of Midland Lady Explorers, and spent several years coaching girls softball and girls basketball, from youth leagues, travel leagues, up to and including high school varsity level athletics. Mike and his wife Pam have two daughters, Rachel and Lindsey, and a grandson Mason.
Michael was raised in the funeral home. He graduated from Coleman High School in 1981, where he was active in athletics and forensics. He worked for his Father at the funeral home and McDonald's Restaurant through high school and college. Mike worked for the Ross B. Northrop & Son Funeral Home in Detroit and Northville while attending Wayne State University Department of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1984. He moved back to Midland County and started working for the Miner-Bradley Funeral Home in Midland, O'Laughlin Funeral Home in Coleman and the Sisson-Mathews Funeral Home in Gladwin. Mike purchased the O'Laughlin Funeral Home in 1993. Michael has served on the Coleman June Fest Committee, Board of Directors for Midland County Junior Achievement, Coleman Planning Commission, President of Coleman Youth Athletic Association, Board Member of Midland Lady Explorers, and spent several years coaching girls softball and girls basketball, from youth leagues, travel leagues, up to and including high school varsity level athletics. Mike and his wife Pam have two daughters, Rachel and Lindsey, and a grandson Mason.
Pamela O'Laughlin: Vice-President, Assistant
Pamela (Roberts) O'Laughlin was born in Midland, moving to Coleman in 1970, when her Father purchased Harley Wells Bay Gas Station, and renamed it Roberts' Automotive. Pam graduated Coleman High School in 1982, with honors, where she was active in athletics and band. Pam attended Michigan State University, and graduated from Northwood University in 1986. Most of Pamela's employment history has been in the Geriatric Field, working as administrator in several nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Midland, Gladwin, Mt. Pleasant, Bay City and Saginaw areas. She is the Director of Business Services & Economic Development Clare County Michigan Works, Region 7B & Middle Michigan Development Corporation, assists with all areas of the funeral home, from answering phones, first calls, filing paperwork and greeting. Pam has served on the June Fest Committee, Secretary of the Coleman Youth Athletic Association, Board Member for Isabella County Commission on Aging, St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Pastoral Committee, Wise Township Zoning Board, President of the Midland Lady Explorers, and spent several years coaching girls softball and basketball, from youth leagues, travel leagues, up to and including high school varsity level athletics.
Rachel O'Laughlin Kirkland: Secretary, Assistant
Rachel O'Laughlin Kirkland was born in Midland and spent several years growing up living in the funeral home. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Mt. Pleasant in 2009, with honors, where she was active in athletics. Rachel graduated from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant in December of 2014 with a degree in secondary education. She is employed as a buyer at the Rogers Group in Clare and assists at the funeral home when needed; answering phones, filing paperwork, physical labor and greeting. Rachel is married with two children, Mason and Madison.
Rachel O'Laughlin Kirkland was born in Midland and spent several years growing up living in the funeral home. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Mt. Pleasant in 2009, with honors, where she was active in athletics. Rachel graduated from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant in December of 2014 with a degree in secondary education. She is employed as a buyer at the Rogers Group in Clare and assists at the funeral home when needed; answering phones, filing paperwork, physical labor and greeting. Rachel is married with two children, Mason and Madison.
Lindsey O'Laughlin: Treasurer, Assistant
Lindsey was born in Midland and spent her younger years growing up in the funeral home. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Mt. Pleasant in 2011, with honors, where she was active in athletics. Lindsey graduated from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant in May of 2015 with a degree in psychology. graduated Oklahoma State University with a Doctorate in Psychology, and assists at the funeral home when needed; answering phones, filing paperwork, physical labor and greeting. Lindsey is married to her Husband Chase Kitterman and resides in Oklahoma.
Lindsey was born in Midland and spent her younger years growing up in the funeral home. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Mt. Pleasant in 2011, with honors, where she was active in athletics. Lindsey graduated from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant in May of 2015 with a degree in psychology. graduated Oklahoma State University with a Doctorate in Psychology, and assists at the funeral home when needed; answering phones, filing paperwork, physical labor and greeting. Lindsey is married to her Husband Chase Kitterman and resides in Oklahoma.
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Kirk and Cathy Lewis
Kirk and Cathy Lewis were married in 1975. They moved to Coleman in 1977, where they raised their three children; Kirk II, Jenni and Joe. They have been blessed with seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Kirk retired after 29 years of employment at Dow Corning. Cathy worked as a contract cleaner for the Coleman Post Office and delivered mail to the Coleman Schools. Kirk’s duties include first call response, assisting with arrangements, greeting and parking cars (all the non-licensed needs at the funeral home). Cathy’s duties include; arranging flowers, answering phones, gathering mail and assisting Kirk.
Kirk and Cathy Lewis were married in 1975. They moved to Coleman in 1977, where they raised their three children; Kirk II, Jenni and Joe. They have been blessed with seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Kirk retired after 29 years of employment at Dow Corning. Cathy worked as a contract cleaner for the Coleman Post Office and delivered mail to the Coleman Schools. Kirk’s duties include first call response, assisting with arrangements, greeting and parking cars (all the non-licensed needs at the funeral home). Cathy’s duties include; arranging flowers, answering phones, gathering mail and assisting Kirk.
Roxanne (Roxy) Smith: Assistant
Roxy was born in Isabella County to Henry (Buck) and Thelma Jenkins.
Roxy is an alumnus of Coleman Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1969. She retired from Central Michigan District Health Department in 2012. Her prior work experience included employment at Northwood University and over 35 years of service at Brown Machine in Beaverton, Michigan.
Roxy is Deputy County Clerk for Geneva Township, life member of the Coleman Order of the Eastern Star, Secretary of the Coleman Business Association and Secretary of Various Committees of Coleman Faith United Methodist Church. For the last ten years, she has successfully organized community bus trips to various destinations in the United States. She has over 40 years of experience organizing the community’s annual holiday parade and fireworks. Roxy is a valuable asset to the Coleman community.
Having been involved with the O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. for the last eleven years, Roxy’s knowledge of local families and the intricacies of the funeral home helps to ease the burden of families we serve at O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc.
Her duties include anything that is needed to help the family during their time of need; compassion to the families we serve is her number one priority.
Roxy is married to Roy Smith and they reside in Coleman.
Roxy was born in Isabella County to Henry (Buck) and Thelma Jenkins.
Roxy is an alumnus of Coleman Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1969. She retired from Central Michigan District Health Department in 2012. Her prior work experience included employment at Northwood University and over 35 years of service at Brown Machine in Beaverton, Michigan.
Roxy is Deputy County Clerk for Geneva Township, life member of the Coleman Order of the Eastern Star, Secretary of the Coleman Business Association and Secretary of Various Committees of Coleman Faith United Methodist Church. For the last ten years, she has successfully organized community bus trips to various destinations in the United States. She has over 40 years of experience organizing the community’s annual holiday parade and fireworks. Roxy is a valuable asset to the Coleman community.
Having been involved with the O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. for the last eleven years, Roxy’s knowledge of local families and the intricacies of the funeral home helps to ease the burden of families we serve at O’Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc.
Her duties include anything that is needed to help the family during their time of need; compassion to the families we serve is her number one priority.
Roxy is married to Roy Smith and they reside in Coleman.
John Guisbert: Assistant
was born in Texas and moved around various Air Force Bases until he moved to Coleman in the third grade. During high school, he was active in sports and spent time hunting and fishing. After graduating from Coleman High School in 1977, John joined the United States Air Force where he worked on aircraft electronics. He spent 21 years working in the Department of Defense and he retired in 1998. John was also employed at Dow Corning in Midland for 28 years, as a Chemical Operator and retired in 2014. John was active in coaching football, baseball and basketball in the Coleman area for 23 years. He and his wife Dianna were co-founders in the development of Coleman Rocket Football, running the organization for 15 years. John and Dianna have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. John assists with first call response, greeting and parking cars (all the non-licensed needs at the funeral home).
was born in Texas and moved around various Air Force Bases until he moved to Coleman in the third grade. During high school, he was active in sports and spent time hunting and fishing. After graduating from Coleman High School in 1977, John joined the United States Air Force where he worked on aircraft electronics. He spent 21 years working in the Department of Defense and he retired in 1998. John was also employed at Dow Corning in Midland for 28 years, as a Chemical Operator and retired in 2014. John was active in coaching football, baseball and basketball in the Coleman area for 23 years. He and his wife Dianna were co-founders in the development of Coleman Rocket Football, running the organization for 15 years. John and Dianna have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. John assists with first call response, greeting and parking cars (all the non-licensed needs at the funeral home).
Dianna (Bazsany) Guisbert: Assistant
Dianna (Bazsany) Guisbert was born in Midland and grew up on her parents’ (Jerry & Maxine “Morgan” Bazsany) farm in Coleman, where she helped with planting crops and raising hogs. In 1982, she graduated from Coleman High School where she was active in Band, Athletics, Student Co-op and she was also a member of Midland County 4-H. She attended Delta College and then moved to the Detroit area to be with her husband, John Guisbert. They returned to the Coleman area to be closer to their families. Most of Dianna’s employment history has been in the area of Customer Service. She has been an Assistant Manager, Activities Coordinator for the Coleman Community Network, Automotive Secretary, Service Writer and Midland Hospital Switchboard Operator. Dianna was very active in her children’s interests: including being a Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Leader, High School Class Advisor and helping her husband coach. She and John were the co-founders of Coleman Rocket Football and ran the league for 15 years. Dianna and John have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Dianna assists the funeral home with greeting, answering phones, office duties, and notifications.
Dianna (Bazsany) Guisbert was born in Midland and grew up on her parents’ (Jerry & Maxine “Morgan” Bazsany) farm in Coleman, where she helped with planting crops and raising hogs. In 1982, she graduated from Coleman High School where she was active in Band, Athletics, Student Co-op and she was also a member of Midland County 4-H. She attended Delta College and then moved to the Detroit area to be with her husband, John Guisbert. They returned to the Coleman area to be closer to their families. Most of Dianna’s employment history has been in the area of Customer Service. She has been an Assistant Manager, Activities Coordinator for the Coleman Community Network, Automotive Secretary, Service Writer and Midland Hospital Switchboard Operator. Dianna was very active in her children’s interests: including being a Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Leader, High School Class Advisor and helping her husband coach. She and John were the co-founders of Coleman Rocket Football and ran the league for 15 years. Dianna and John have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Dianna assists the funeral home with greeting, answering phones, office duties, and notifications.