John Thomas Gutowski, age 19 of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard Gutowski, Alvah and Aveys Holmes. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Catherine Gutowski; brothers, Jacob and Aaron Gutowski; grandmother, Shirley Gutowski; many aunts, uncles and cousins too numerous to mention by name; best friends, Dean, Bob, Brandon; and special friends, Cyndi Gibson and Tim Hawkins. John joined Cub Scouts in second grade, and continued in scouts as a member of Boy Scout Troop #102 through his senior year of high school. He loved to camp, hunt and target shoot with his dad; as well as thoroughly research outdoor gear for his hobbies. Visitation will be held Friday, November 11, 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. with the Rosary prayed at 7:00 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 402 Amity St., Lowell. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Gutowski Memorial Fund, c/o Betsy Hess, 6630 Timpson SE, Alto, MI 49302; or Boy Scout Troop #102, 1501 Deborah Dr. #116, Lowell, Michigan 49331.
