On January 2, 2026, the body of Charles Stewart, an unclaimed individual, was discovered in Cadillac, Michigan. His case was assigned the NamUs ID: UCP154710. Following the discovery, the decedent's family selected Case and Company Funeral Home, located in Saginaw, Michigan, to handle the arrangements. However, despite an initial meeting with the funeral home, the family did not return, leaving Charles Stewart under the funeral home's care.
With the family's absence, the funeral home faced the challenge of managing the unclaimed case. In response, they reached out to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to seek assistance in applying for State Emergency Relief to cover expenses related to the decedent's funeral arrangements. This step aimed to ensure that proper care and attention were provided to Charles Stewart, despite the lack of family involvement.
The case was handled in collaboration with the Mid-Michigan Medical Examiner Group, located at 2141 Plett Rd PMB #111, Cadillac, Michigan. This agency, identified by Agency Case Number: 83-0102-SC-2026, played a vital role in managing and examining the circumstances surrounding Stewart's death. They were available for contact at 231-510-6205 to provide further details and facilitate the administrative processes involved in unclaimed cases such as this.
Date Found: 01/02/2026
