A graveside service for Michael will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. (Please note the date). Memorials may be directed to Mitchell Family Funeral Home, by the family’s request. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Michael and his family.

Michael is survived by his daughter Crystal Lawthers, two grandsons, brother Dean Lawthers (Michelle), sister Kathy Abeling (Jeff) and various nieces and nephews.