Carolyn K. Schuster, age 43, of 1401 North 23rd Street, Escanaba, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 15, 2009, at the Marquette General Hospital, following a brief illness.

Carolyn was born, October 25, 1965, in Escanaba, the daughter of Richard and Carol (Arntzen) Freeman.  She was raised in Escanaba and attended and graduated from the Escanaba Senior High School.  Carolyn continued her education at Bay de Noc Community college where she received her degree as a dental assistant.  On September 19, 2008, Carolyn was united in marriage to Peter Schuster and together the couple made their home in Escanaba.  Throughout her life Carolyn was employed as a dental assistant.  She enjoyed cooking and going to camp.  She will be deeply missed.

In addition to her husband Pete, Carolyn leaves to survive:

2 Brothers:  Richard (Tina) Freeman of Lansing, MI; Robert (Mel) Freeman of Norway, MI

Sister:  Linda (Tim) Lanto of Columbus, OH

Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Carol and her brother Jim.

Carolyn’s family will receive friends on Saturday October 24, 2009, from 1:00PM to 4:30PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba.  Funeral services, to celebrate Carolyn’s life, will be conducted at 4:30PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home, with Rev. Len Gilley of the Salem Lutheran Church in Bark River officiating.  Luncheon will follow at the Ford River Pub.  The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the family with arrangements.