Mary Jean (Wilhelm) Hutchins, age 72, of Roscommon, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her home in the presence and comfort of her family.Mary was born November 20, 1953, in Petoskey, Michigan, the dau

Mary Jean (Wilhelm) Hutchins, age 72, of Roscommon, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her home in the presence and comfort of her family.Mary was born November 20, 1953, in Petoskey, Michigan, the daughter of Albert and Grace (Fettig) Wilhelm. She married Brian on June 9, 1978, in Petoskey, Michigan.She graduated from Central Michigan University, majoring in Elementary Education. Mary taught for 30 years, including 23 years at Roscommon Elementary.She loved to travel, visiting 49 states, all Canadian provinces, Mexico, and much of Europe. At home, she was an avid reader who also enjoyed researching family genealogy. Her love of the outdoors included activities like hiking, camping, canoeing, biking, and skiing. She was always ready for a game of Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, or Sleeping Queens with the family. Never one for the limelight, Mary preferred to take a step back, let the light shine on others, and live life simply.Mary will be fondly missed by her family: beloved husband, Brian; son, Jeffrey; sisters, Joanne (Jim) Avery and Ginger (Jim) Jakeway; brothers, Lee Wilhelm, David (Trish) Wilhelm, and John (Karen) Wilhelm; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.She is remembered alongside her parents, Albert and Grace; and sisters, Betty (Mark) Simon and Marjorie Wilhelm.Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life at the cabin of Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve on June 13, 2026 from 1-3 PM. The Preserve is located at 585 Southline Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653. Through the years, Mary took her third-grade classes there for field trips. She also volunteered her time there and walked its trails nearly daily.If so desired, the family prefers memorial contributions to be made in Mary’s name to Gahagan Nature Preserve Inc. (www.gahagannature.org/donate).