May 8, 2022
Sharon Rutz of Marcellus, MI passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the age of 85. Sharon was born in Petoskey, MI to Grace and Forrest Molineaux. Her parents were educators within the Michigan state school system. Through their various job postings, she was lucky enough to claim several childhood hometowns throughout Michigan with fond memories of each. She graduated from Vicksburg High School and attended Ferris State University. In May 1962, she married Stuart Rutz (predeceased) and moved to Marcellus, where they raised their family and enjoyed their retirement.
Sharon enjoyed quilting, swimming, traveling, family, and early morning walks around Big Fish Lake with friends. She was a regular volunteer at Cass County Council on Aging and enjoyed many years of fellowship as an active member of the Marcellus United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Steven (Helen) Rutz of Silver Spring, MD and Christopher (Li) of St. Joseph, MI; four grandsons; and three sisters, Deborah, Susan, and Jeanne Molineaux. She is predeceased by siblings Permelia Hulse and Stuart Molineaux. Funeral services are being arranged with Mater-Ralston Funeral Home of Marcellus. Memorial donations may be directed to the Cass County Council on Aging.
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