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Mike C. Kitchen of Pickford, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Mike was born to the late, Clyde and Verda Kitchen on November 7, 1950, in Cadillac, Michigan. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in April 1972; he received many medals of honor, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, he was very proud of being a Sharpshooter as well. Mike married Marcella L. Carr in Lake City, Michigan on December 18, 1974, they have been married for almost 47 years. He owned and operated K & H Butcher Shop for over 25 years, he then went on to be a dairy farmer for over 15 years before retiring in the upper peninsula. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and loved to spend time with his family and friends. Mike enjoyed making people laugh and telling jokes. He especially loved being with his grandchildren. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Marcella Kitchen; two children, Charlie (Angie) Kitchen, and Connie (Christopher) Hall; three grandchildren, Kodi (Tiffany) Kitchen, Michael (Lauren) Kitchen, and Lucy Hall; one great-grandson, Kason Kitchen; a brother, Thomas (Loretta) Kitchen; and a sister-in-law, Helen Kitchen. He was preceded in passing by a brother, Benjamin Kitchen. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home until the time of service. Interment will follow in Hall Family Cemetery, South Boardman. Memorials may be made to Hall Family Cemetery. c/o Christopher Hall 106 S. Cherry Str., Kalkaska, MI 49646. Arrangements provided by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Mike C. Kitchen

November 7, 1950 - October 14, 2021